IntroductionStrategic marketing deals with the big picture marketing planning. It analyzes how acompany can best satisfy its customers and make a profit at it. Strategic marketing planning isdirected from the top of the company and is extremely important in any for-profitorganization. Several key principles govern strategic marketing.Understand the Marketplace and Consumer A company must identify the sources of demand for its products and closely analyze thecompetitive landscape in which it wants the consumer to prefer its products over those ofcompetitors.The company must divide potential customers into segments and find ways to best satisfythem. Each segment may require a distinct marketing mix.Deliver ValueWhile satisfying individual consumer segments and gaining market share is important, thecompany must add value to be successful in
IntroductionStrategic marketing deals with the big picture marketing planning. It analyzes how acompany can best satisfy its customers and make a profit at it. Strategic marketing planning isdirected from the top of the company and is extremely important in any for-profitorganization. Several key principles govern strategic marketing.Understand the Marketplace and Consumer A company must identify the sources of demand for its products and closely analyze thecompetitive landscape in which it wants the consumer to prefer its products over those ofcompetitors.The company must divide potential customers into segments and find ways to best satisfythem. Each segment may require a distinct marketing mix.Deliver ValueWhile satisfying individual consumer segments and gaining market share is important, thecompany must add value to be successful in