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Making Marketing Decisions

Using the marketing mix to make business decisions

  • 3 things to know
  • Paper 2

Overview

How each element of the marketing mix affects the others, competitive advantage from product, price, promotion and place, and an integrated marketing mix for a luxury brand.

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Key term

How does promotion influence the price a business can charge?

Key term

How does the product influence the price?

Key term

How does the price influence promotion?

Questions from this subtopic

Each one with the model answer underneath.

  1. 1

    How does promotion influence the price a business can charge?

    Model answer

    Promotion that builds a strong brand image lets a business charge a premium price. Heavy promotion also adds cost, which the price must cover.

  2. 2

    How does the product influence the price?

    Model answer

    A high-quality or innovative product can justify a high price. A basic product must be priced to match cheaper rivals.

  3. 3

    How does the price influence promotion?

    Model answer

    A premium price needs promotion that stresses quality and exclusivity. A low price is often promoted through special offers and price comparisons.

  4. 4

    How does the price influence the choice of place?

    Model answer

    Premium products are sold through exclusive outlets that match their image. Low-priced goods need wide distribution to sell in high volumes.

  5. 5

    How does the product influence the choice of place?

    Model answer

    Perishable products such as fresh bread need local, fast distribution. A product that customers want to try first suits physical shops.

  6. 6

    How does a change in one element of the marketing mix affect the others?

    Model answer

    A change to one element often forces changes to the rest. A new premium product range may need higher prices, new promotion and more upmarket outlets.

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