Product
The first market mix element is Product. A product is anything that can be offered to a market for attention, acquisition, use or consumption that might satisfy a need or want.
Product decision normally base on brand name, Functionality, Styling, Quality, Safety, Packaging, Repairs and Support, Warranty, accessories and Services. These product attributes can be manipulated depending on what the target market wants. Also, customers always look for new and improved things, which are why marketers should improve existing products, develop new ones, and discontinue old ones that are no longer needed or wanted by the customer. Sony has a variety of products ranging from electronic devices, games and entertainment. So, briefly Sony products can be categorized in the following major product categories:
i. Television and Projectors. ii. Home video. iii. Home Audio. iv. Home Theatre system. v. Digital Photography. vi. Hand cam video camera. vii. Computer Peripheral. viii. Portable Audio. ix. Game x. In-Car entertainment xi. Mobile phones xii. Storage and Recording media xiii. Batteries and Charger xiv. Other Accessories
Promotion
Brief Introduction:
Promotion is a key element of marketing program and is concerned with effectively and efficiently communicating the decisions of marketing strategy, to favorably influence target customers’ perceptions to facilitate exchange between the marketer and the customer that may satisfy the objective of both customer and the company.
A company’s promotional efforts are the only controllable means to create awareness among publics about itself, the products and services it offers, their features and influence their attitudes favorably.
Sony Marketing Communication Mix:
Sony India will spend Rs 200 crore in this financial year on advertising and promotion (Promotional Budget) of the entire range of consumer electronics, out of which Rs 60 crore will be spent only on