
Explore the fundamentals of marketing, market research, industry analysis, consumer psychology (Maslow's hierarchy), the four Ps, marketing funnel, KPIs, pricing, placement, promotion, product and service marketing, and strategy development.
Learn how SWOT analysis identifies strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, distinguishing internal and external factors, to leverage opportunities and mitigate competitive threats.
Identify consumer needs, wants, and demands using Maslow's hierarchy, then observe markets, research keywords, and review feedback to tailor effective products and strategies.
Define and craft an ideal customer persona from data, illustrated by Raj, a 30-year-old IT professional, outlining demographics and a tech-savvy NFTs audience's goals and motivations.
Learn the four P's of marketing—product, price, place, and promotion—and how they form the marketing mix to meet consumer needs, set pricing, reach the right prospects, and promote effectively.
Explore the product life cycle from introduction to decline, detailing four stages—introduction, growth, maturity, and decline—and how firms use marketing, pricing, distribution, and product updates to sustain value.
Analyze competitors through competitive market analysis to shape your marketing, product strategy, and pricing. Track market trends, learn from customer reviews, benchmark performance, and set profitable, competitive prices.
Set the right pace and movement for your business by mastering product distribution, presenting offerings in the market, and selecting the right marketplace to reach customers safely.
Explore the place of selling your offerings, online or offline, and use four steps—customer reviews, seller experience, relevant website, and website performance—to optimize sales.
Explore the promotion and communication strategies that can elevate a garage startup toward Forbes-level success. Choose your path as you prepare your business for effective promotion.
Explore how promotion and communication raise awareness, connect with audiences, and persuade buyers using advertising, direct marketing, sales promotions, personal selling, and public relations to strengthen brand reach.
Set a marketing budget by defining your strategy, analyzing spend, measuring effectiveness, and monitoring results to align with business goals and allocate funds for short and long term initiatives.
Learn how to calculate customer acquisition cost (CAC) by dividing marketing and sales expenses by new customers, and understand factors like lifetime value and churn that affect profitability.
Embark on a transformative journey with Aaishwarya Chandra in this dynamic course on Marketing Fundamentals. The course is meticulously designed in 10 comprehensive sections to provide a profound understanding of crucial marketing concepts and theories, positioning you and your business ahead of the competition. Let’s delve into the curriculum:
PART 1: Introduction
Begin your journey with an exploration of the fundamentals of marketing, touching on various forms such as B2B, B2C, and understanding the importance of marketing for a business.
PART 2: Marketing Research
Move on to industry analysis, a crucial aspect of learning from others in the market. Explore various stages of market research, including understanding the market, customer insights, budgeting, and delve into vital analyses like SWOT and PESTLE.
PART 3: Marketing Essentials
Dive into the distinction between marketing and selling, unraveling consumer needs, wants, and demands. Explore "Maslow’s Hierarchy," understanding emotional and financial triggers for purchases. Learn consumer behavior, buying motives, and marketing models like STP.
PART 4: Core Marketing Principles
Explore the marketing funnel, converting casual visitors to paying customers. Evaluate company performance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and delve into the 4Ps of product marketing with dedicated sections for each element.
PART 5: Product
Before diving into strategies, focus on the product itself. Explore topics such as Product Life Cycle, Product Mix strategy, and detailed discussions on product naming, branding, and positioning.
PART 6: Price
Answer the buzzed question about the difference between price and cost. Delve into competition analysis, different pricing strategies, and finding the right balance to attract customers while ensuring profitability.
PART 7: Place
Explore the importance of choosing the right place for selling and promoting products, whether online or offline. Understand product distribution and distribution channels to reach potential clients effectively.
PART 8: Promotion
Uncover the nuances of promoting your product, exploring different types of promotion and elements of the promotion mix. Don’t miss insights into the AIDA model for effective strategy.
PART 9: Developing A Marketing Strategy
Conclude your journey by developing your marketing strategy. Learn to create a marketing mix, set a budget efficiently with concepts like COCA and CLV, and engage with case studies, sample papers, assignments, and quizzes to measure progress and understanding.
Why wait? Enroll now and start shaping your marketing perspective for success in the competitive business landscape!