Introduction
The product that I have collectively decided to market for my independent study unit is a mobile. Mobiles are in great demand generally and they contribute greatly to the economy. Mobiles are used in almost all countries. They have come a long way since they were first invented and are still being manufactured and upgraded to meet our needs. They come in different shapes, designs, colors, qualities, models and brands. I believe that it is a very promising business compared to other products.
Executive Summary
1. Branding
Phoenix-C is the brand name of my electronic product- the mobile. The company that will be producing my product holds the same name, Phoenix-C.
2. Competitive Advantage
Phoenix-C meets the
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4. Product Life Cycle
Phoenix-C has just been introduced into the market thus the product is at the introduction stage where it is just beginning to emerge. During this period only an exclusive number of buyers will exist. During this stage profit margins are expected to be really low and sales relatively moderate. This is because phoenix-c will be sold at relatively high prices to make up for the loses the company went through till they came up with the final product.
In around two to three years my company expects the product to move into the growth stage. Growth is expected to increase by improving its marketing strategies, profit might be quite low for some time but on the long term it will have large sums of profit in return.
Factors influencing the movement through the product's lifecycle are mainly marketing, distribution and competition. Sales play an important role in the movement of a product as the number of sales would essentially determine if the company has met its goals. For example if a company is meeting sales target during the introduction stage, it is likely to shift to the growth stage in the estimated time that they have expected.
Using creative strategies in the media and promotional plan while advertising will increase the sales thus gain more profit and move into the next stage- Growth.
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Another element would have to be budgeting, like anything in order to market something you must set a budget and not go beyond that budget. To get the best advertisement or promotion would
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Reach as many potential customers as possible by finding an efficient balance between advertising and its media types as well as PR and its media types.
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