MSc In Marketing & Strategy Introductory Assignment: In a dynamic business world‚ phrases such as ‘strategic planning’‚ ‘marketing planning’ or ‘change management’ are oxymoronic! Student Number: 1162864 Submission Date: 17 October 2011 Word Count: 782 This work is submitted as a part of the requirements for the MSc in Marketing & Strategy. The work contained in this assignment is my own‚ individual and original work and has not been used in whole or in part for any assessment on this
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and the potential disadvantages/drawbacks associated with marketing planning‚ based on a critical review of the literature. Marketing planning is a series of activities in a logical sequence leading to the setting of marketing objectives and the formulation of plans for achieving them. There has been much research into the advantages and disadvantages of marketing planning; the main findings will be described in this paper. Marketing planning helps to identify potential sources of competitive
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consumer"‚ (Meyer et al‚ 1988). With the help of distribution channels‚ companies are able to overcome the time‚ place and possession gaps that separate goods and services from the consumers. As said by Aaker (1984)‚ access to an effective and efficient marketing channel is often a key success factor. However‚ in this competitive era‚ an understanding of the alternative distribution channels and the trends in their relative importance can be of strategic importance for any company. For example‚ the growth
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Caitlin A. Meuser Marketing 250 Professor Berger December 10‚ 2010 MARKETING PLAN PROJECT Executive Summary Apple‚ Inc. designs‚ manufactures and markets personal computers (PCs)‚ mobile communication devices‚ portable digital music and video players‚ servers‚ network solutions and related software and services. The company offers different product lines which include Mac computing systems‚ iPods‚ iPhone handsets‚ the iPad portable multimedia and computing device
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techniques involved in developing a marketing strategy L.O. 1.1: Provide a clear and accurate outline of the planning principles and involved in developing a marketing strategy for your company. L.O. 1.2:Describe and critically evaluate a range of tools and techniques used to produce a strategic marketing plan for your company. L.O. 1.3: Compare and contrast the BCG Matrix and Product Life Cycle. Describe how it can be used to develop a marketing strategy for your company
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Evaluation of the Apple Macbook It seems that the major question going around right now is‚ “Are you a Mac or a PC?” There are many differences between these two completely different types of computers. Many people claim they would never buy a virus infested PC and would stick by their Macbook until death do them part; while others swear by their PC and are disgusted by any other type of computer. There are many types of Personal Computers but the only company you can buy a Mac from is Apple. While
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computers‚ the MacBook Pro. Although many people feel that Apple overcharges for their notebooks‚ they must understand that it is hand built and made for power users. This is not a budget notebook. The Apple MacBook Pro with Retina display has truly been atop of the competition for quite some time now. This is thanks to Mac’s easy to use interface‚ sleek design and laptop durability and speed. Though other laptops give the MacBook Pro a run for its money‚ there is no denying that the MacBook Pro is the
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MacBook Air is unbelievably thin and light. But it’s designed to be powerful‚ capable‚ durable‚ and enjoyable to use‚ with enough battery life to get you through the day. That’s the difference between a notebook that’s simply thin and light and one that’s so much more. Even at less than an inch thin‚ MacBook Air sets a pretty high standard — by making flash storage standard. Flash chips are very compact‚ allowing MacBook Air to be incredibly thin and light. Flash is also solid state‚ meaning there
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com/apple/news/2008/10/report-iphone-demographics-diverse-despite-tough-economy.ars> Cho‚ J Colley‚ A. 2010‚ ‘Surging iPhone hot on the heels of Nokia as Australia ’s No 1 smartphone’‚ viewed June 15‚ 2010‚ Comscore Reports 2010‚ U.S Elliott‚ G.‚ Rundle-Thiele‚ S. & Waller‚ D. 2010‚ Marketing‚ John Wiley & Sons Australia‚ Queensland. Foresman‚ C Martellaro‚ J. 2010‚ The Truth About Apple’s iPhone Market Share‚ The Mac Observer‚ viewed 5th January 2010‚ Martin‚ M McEntegart‚ J. 2010‚ Android is for Boys? 73 Percent of Users Are Male
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tion Kristen Dunn ENG 101 Mr. Thaxton September 23‚ 2012 “Are you a Mac or PC?” Are you a Mac or PC? That is the question. I’m a Mac‚ all the way! I will stick by my Mac till death do us part. Out of the thousands of laptops produced by today’s technology companies‚ I have yet to come across a laptop that even comes close to competing with the Mac book Pro that is generated by Apple. The speed and reliability of the Mac book is phenomenal‚ along with the thousands of application software programs
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