STUDY NOTES
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📘 1. INTRODUCTION TO STRATEGIC
MARKETING
Strategic marketing refers to the long-term planning process used by businesses to achieve
competitive advantage in the market.
It involves analyzing the market environment, identifying opportunities, and developing
strategies to meet customer needs profitably.
Key Idea:
Strategic marketing focuses on where the business is going and how it will get there in the
long term.
🎯 2. IMPORTANCE OF STRATEGIC
MARKETING
Strategic marketing helps businesses to:
Gain competitive advantage
Identify growth opportunities
Improve decision-making
Allocate resources effectively
Adapt to market changes
Achieve long-term profitability
🧠 3. STRATEGIC MARKETING PROCESS
, Step 1: Situational Analysis
Understanding the current market environment using tools like:
SWOT analysis
PESTEL analysis
Step 2: Setting Objectives
Defining clear marketing goals such as:
Increase market share
Improve brand awareness
Increase sales revenue
Step 3: Strategy Formulation
Developing marketing strategies based on market analysis.
Step 4: Implementation
Executing the planned strategies through marketing activities.
Step 5: Evaluation & Control
Measuring performance and making necessary adjustments.
📊 4. SWOT ANALYSIS
SWOT is used to evaluate internal and external factors affecting a business.
Strengths
Internal advantages of the business.
Weaknesses
Internal limitations or disadvantages.
Opportunities