{"id":250944,"date":"2023-06-08T12:10:40","date_gmt":"2023-06-08T12:10:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/?p=250944"},"modified":"2024-04-02T05:40:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-02T05:40:27","slug":"an-introduction-to-marketing-management","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/an-introduction-to-marketing-management\/","title":{"rendered":"An Introduction to Marketing Management"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> involves making potential consumers aware of a company&#8217;s products and services. It involves formulating plans and creating a company\u2019s brand name and identity. Developing and implementing a company&#8217;s business plan depends heavily on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The concept of marketing management is all about planning, creating and implementing various marketing strategies to achieve greater organisational objectives. This manual briefly explains <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing management <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">so that one can get an idea of the concept, its importance, functions and so on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>What is marketing management?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a concept that refers to all the analysis tools, strategies and business plans used to promote a brand or the name of the business and the products or services it provides. It helps track a business&#8217;s growth and find opportunities to capture the market. It aims to create a huge customer base by coordinating advertisement campaigns on various marketing platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also entails looking at the results of previous marketing campaigns and consumer outreach initiatives to improve a brand&#8217;s overall marketing strategy. It aims to streamline the business process and form better relationships with consumers. It works two ways: increasing the business&#8217;s productivity and satisfying customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Objectives of marketing management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>main objectives of marketing management<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0are to build a large customer base and maximise profits. However, there are other objectives as well that are enumerated as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The prime goal of marketing is to attract more buyers to invest in the products or avail of the company&#8217;s services.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing keeps in mind the taste and demands of the customers as they launch products according to consumer preferences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Increasing the company&#8217;s profitability to ensure the long-term survival of the company by the marketing team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing also aims to enhance the standard of living of the target audience. It is done by conducting thorough market research and implementing new techniques.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing the marketing mix is another key objective of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It is the 4 P&#8217;s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2501<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> product, price, promotion and place.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Features of marketing management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the <strong>features of marketing management<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is important to understand its functionality. The following are the features of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a managerial process that includes planning, organising, directing decision-making, controlling and forecasting.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All marketing activities are consumer-centric, as the brand provides what the consumers want.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It involves performing research analysis to understand the needs and demands of customers.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing considers the planning and development of the brand&#8217;s products and services.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It includes the promotional and communication activities the brand performs to reach out to new and potential customers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing also includes management and controlling activities to streamline the process.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Functions of marketing management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-250544 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gslp2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"global senior management programme\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gslp2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gslp2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gslp2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gslp2-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/imarticus.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/gslp2.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <strong>main functionality of marketing management<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0is to integrate sellers and buyers. It organises and integrates all the elements of marketing to effectively operate the system and build a consumer pool. The other functions of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing management<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assessing market opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: It helps to determine and assess the marketing opportunities for a business\u2019s growth. The marketing world is dynamic; hence marketing teams must develop targeted programmes in sync with current demand.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planning and organising market activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Planning is a part of the managerial process that enhances marketing strategies. It formulates policies about price, product, distribution channels etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Regulating and motivating employees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Companies must have appropriate motivation policies in place. Modern ways of motivational strategies are implemented to improve employee efficiency, which in turn attracts more customers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Evaluation and control of marketing initiatives<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Evaluating and keeping track of marketing efforts is very important when running a business venture. It helps marketing professionals to ascertain which strategies are working and which need to be changed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Steps of marketing management<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The marketing process involves the following steps:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Setting marketing goals<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The most important step is understanding what one wants from a marketing campaign. It helps the team to understand and find proper market opportunities.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Analysing marketing opportunities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Evaluating the boons and banes of the various marketing areas and the marketing campaigns based on their strengths and weaknesses.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Choosing the target audience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: After scanning through market opportunities, the marketer selects the target audience best suited for its product and services.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Designing marketing campaigns<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Businesses must prepare well-defined marketing strategies per the target audience&#8217;s preferences. It comprises basic marketing decisions like marketing mix, product pricing, product distribution etc.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Planning marketing programmes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The company needs proper marketing programmes to achieve organisational objectives effectively. These programmes include important decision-making related to numerous marketing parameters that will convert potential customers into actual buyers.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Organising, implementing and controlling the marketing initiative<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Planning is abstract, but the actual test is when the plan is executed. This concluding step in the marketing process applies corrective measures in case of any diversion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Marketing is an ever-growing field that is witnessing constant change. With businesses vying for online presence, marketing has gained paramount importance. Building a career in marketing now would be the best decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To have a <strong>career in marketing management<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, sign up for the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/imarticus.org\/global-senior-leadership-programme-iim-lucknow\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IIM Lucknow Global Senior Leadership Programme<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Imarticus. This programme will help you grasp all the leadership areas, including <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">financial accounting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, analytics, operations, etc. This one-stop course will help you master marketing skills and establish yourself in a highly competitive world.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Marketing management involves making potential consumers aware of a company&#8217;s products and services. It involves formulating plans and creating a company\u2019s brand name and identity. Developing and implementing a company&#8217;s business plan depends heavily on marketing management. 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