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LIST OF
MARKETING TERMS

  • Market

  • Market Assessment

  • Market Niche

  • Market Segment

  • Buying Behavior

  • Consumer Profile

  • Consumer Segmentation

  • Consumer Insight

  • Consumer Need and want

  • Consumer Demand

  • Marketing Application

  • Marketing basic: Supplying and Demand

  • Marketing Classification

  • Marketing Definition

  • Marketing Development

  • Marketing Management

  • Marketing Mix

  • Product

  • Proposition

  • Price

  • Place

  • Promotion

  • Packsize

  • Marketing Process

  • Market Research

  • Market Research Introduction

  • Types of Marketing Research and their Application

  • Market Research Limitation

  • Qualitative and quantitative research

  • Focus Groups

  • Depth Interview

  • Research Methodology

  • Techniques of Research Method

  • Source of Data

  • Secondary Research

  • Desk Information

  • Projective Techniques

  • Observation Method

  • Big Data

  • Questionnaire Design

  • Statistical Tools and their Usage - Factor Analysis

  • What is Mystery Shopping ?

  • Concept Testing

  • Brand Health Survey

  • Retail Audit

  • Consumer Pannel

  • Marketing Strategy (where to play & how to win)

  • B2B Marketing

  • B2C Marketing

  • Network Marketing / MLM

  • Affiliate marketing

  • Digital Marketing

  • Online Marketing

  • Relationship Marketing

MARKET

WHAT IS MARKET?

 

When we talk about marketing, the term "market" is often used interchangeably with "customers." However, in reality, the market is much more complex than just the end-users of a product or service. It includes a vast ecosystem of stakeholders, each with their own needs and goals. Understanding this ecosystem is essential for any business looking to succeed in today's competitive landscape.

 

EXAMPLE:

Let's take the example of Grab, a popular ride-hailing and food delivery service in Southeast Asia. Grab's market is not just the passengers who use their app to get a ride, or the customers who order food through their platform. It also includes the drivers who provide the rides, the restaurant owners and cafe shop owners who partner with Grab to offer food delivery, and even the shippers who use Grab's logistics services to move goods from one place to another.

To truly understand Grab's market, we need to consider the needs and goals of each of these stakeholders. For passengers, the value proposition is convenience and affordability. For drivers, it's the ability to earn a flexible income. For restaurant owners and cafe shop owners, it's access to a wider customer base. And for shippers, it's a reliable and efficient logistics solution.

Marketing in this context is not just about promoting the app to potential users. It's about understanding the needs and pain points of each stakeholder and developing solutions that address them. It's about building partnerships with businesses that complement Grab's offerings and create a more seamless experience for customers. It's about leveraging data and technology to optimize operations and provide a better user experience.

In short, when it comes to marketing, understanding the market is crucial. And to truly understand the market, we need to take a holistic view of the ecosystem, considering the needs and goals of all stakeholders, not just the end-users. By doing so, businesses can develop strategies that create value for everyone involved and ultimately drive success in today's complex and ever-changing landscape.

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