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Marketing Trends
Consider the broad changes occurring in marketing today and iden
tify themes that you believe are emerging from these changes. Can
these themes and changes be related to societal forces? How? Prov
ide examples of societal changes and how these changes have imp
acted the way marketing activities are conducted. Respond to at le
ast two of your classmates postings.
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Market Research
Describe methods you would use to analyze one of these three diff
erent markets: consumer, industrial or international markets. Wha
t challenges would you face to ensure accurate data gathering in th
e market and what recommendations would you make to overcom
e those challenges? Respond to at least two of your classmates po
stings.
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Customer Loyalty
Successful companies recognize that high satisfaction leads to high
customer loyalty. Provide an example of a company to which you a
re loyal in terms of buying products or services. What marketing ac
tions does the company take to promote your loyalty and satisfacti
on? Respond to at least two of your classmates postings.
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Week 3 Assignment :
Visit any retail establishment of your choice in order to gain specifi
c knowledge about the marketing activities of the operation. Provid
e a 2-3 page report on your visit using at least two references (one
reference to be the textbook) to support your analysis. Suggested a
reas to analyze include:
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Branding Debate
Take a position on one of the following statements: a) All brands h
ave a limited life as indicated by the product life cycle and will slip
or disappear. b) There is no reason why a successful brand cant l
ive forever. Provide examples to support your position. Respond
to at least two of your classmates postings.
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Service Marketing
Identify the differences between product and service marketing. Fo
r example, how does Ashford market its services (education) differ
ently than businesses offering products such as the retail store you
visited in week three? Respond to at least two of your classmates p
ostings.
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AMA
Visit the American Marketing Association, AMA, website and review
the statement of ethics. Identify two companies that you believe in
tegrate corporate social marketing in their overall strategic marketi
ng plan. Provide examples. Respond to at least two of your classm
ates postings.