however‚ it still may raise the company’s WACC. d. None of the statements above is correct. ANSWER: D 4. Which of the following statements is most correct? a. As a rule‚ the optimal capital structure is found by determining the debt-equity mix that maximizes expected EPS. b. The optimal capital structure simultaneously maximizes EPS and minimizes the WACC. c. The optimal capital structure simultaneously minimizes the cost of debt‚ the cost of equity‚ and the WACC. d. None of the statements
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MARKETING MIX: PRODUCT AND BRANDING STRATEGIES Abstract Brands have now transcended their general definition of just being a name or logo that differentiates them from other products in the market to a more humane and characterized version to which people can relate to and come to depend on in their everyday lives. According to Fournier brands create relationship with customers. This paper agrees with the statement in the goods only category for Coca Cola however for the service only it does
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Marketing Mix The primary marketing concerns today have most of the apprehensions about building the 4ps rather four pillars of marketing. A successful mix of the right product sold at the right place in the right time using the most suitable promotion is vital for marketing. It serves as a link between the firm and its customers. “Deriving benefit out of the various elements of the mix‚ linking them all together in a balanced format is the marketing focus today.” (Ferrel‚ 2008) The 4ps
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Contents Introduction 3 Objectives 3 Methodology 3 Understanding marketing mix and the four Ps 4 Marketing Mix Strategy Using Four P’s 6 Product 6 Product differentiation 7 Feature 7 Ingredients 8 Quality 8 Packaging 9 Price 10 Discount 12 Allowances 12 Payment Period or Credit Terms 12 Place 13 Channels 14 Transport 15 Coverage 15 Promotion 16 Sponsorship 18 Personal Selling 19 Public Relations 19 Internet marketing 19 Sales Promotion 20 Advertising 20
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Topshop Market According to Mintel (August 2003)‚ UK consumers keep on spending on clothes‚ even when they are cutting back in other areas‚ with total consumer expenditure on clothing in the UK reaching £34‚825 million in 2002 - a 25.3% increase compared to 1998. This exceeds the growth of total consumer expenditure in the UK over the same period. Although the rate of year-on-year sales growth slowed slightly in 2003 as the consumer boom of 2000 and 2001 cooled‚ the slowdown in fashion retailing
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Description of the service marketing mix elements (7Ps) The traditional marketing mix was formulated by maintaining the goals of marketing. This marketing mix may also be adapted for services marketing. The service marketing mix is also known as an extended marketing mix and is an integral part of a service blueprint design. The service marketing mix consists of 7 P’s as compared to the 4 P’s of a product marketing mix. Simply said‚ the service marketing mix assumes the service as a product itself
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Please change all “P&S Printer” to print model number. MARKETING MIX STRATEGIES Product Samsung has decided that it is time for a new shopping product to be released into the market. Hence‚ Samsung has come up with the Punch & Staple Printer (P&S Printer). The P&S Printer is a all-in-one printer that prints‚ punches holes and staples your work for you. Goods-Services Continuum It is important for Samsung to keep new and old consumers satisfied all the time. So‚ Samsung has to constantly
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FOREIGN POLICY “Foreign Policy begins where domestic policy ends” (Henry Kissinger) INTRODUCTION Foreign Policy refers to the ways in which the central governments of sovereign states relate to each other and to the global system in order to achieve various goals or objectives. A country’s foreign policy is a set of political goals that seeks to outline how that particular country will interact with other countries of the world and‚ to a lesser extent‚ non-state actors. Foreign policies
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Place in the Marketing Mix refers to two key areas : - 1. Marketing Channels 2.Physical Distribution & Logistics A marketing channel - Comprises individuals and organisations that together ensure the flow of products and services from producer to customers. Zero level (direct supply): For example‚ mailorder books / records‚ direct flight bookings‚ internet sales and bookings. One stage channel: Many FMCGs fall into this category‚ for example‚ branded food stuffs‚ clothing‚ DIY products
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Final Report on Pepsi Cola International We are the producers of quality reports for your business. Specific area of your business. Any unknown problem that you may face in your organization but you don’t know about that. Our consultancy will boost up your business it is guaranteed. STRATEGIC MARKETING (Pepsi) Presented to: Sir Jawad Saleem Presented by: Hassan Askari 072118 Haris Farooq 072116 Saima Razzaq 072124 Qura-Tul-Ain 072109 Date: 28-11-2008 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT We owe our gratitude
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