Marketing Project 1

Step 3: Review Marketing Information on Consumer Buying Behavior

Required Readings

Chapters 2 & 13

Lancaster, G., & Massingham, L. (2018). Essentials of marketing management (2nd ed.). Routledge

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As you read through the course materials, begin to think about how this information will apply to the report you will prepare for Erik and Tarek. To successfully complete the report, you'll need an understanding of marketing. You will also benefit from a keen understanding of consumer buying behavior, and evaluating business attractiveness

As you conduct your analysis of ACME's consumer environment, remember that there are two types of market research: primary and secondary research. Both types of research are required in real-life, and each of them has its pros and cons. However, for this Project, only secondary research is required.

Finally, to fully understand ACME's position, read about offerings—what a company provides its customers, be it a product, a service, or a mix of both. Also consider the differences between a product and a service. You know that a product can be more than just a physical good, it can be a service attached to a physical product, a "pure" service, an idea, a place, an organization, or even a person.

After you have read these materials, proceed to the next step, where you will begin your analysis of the specified consumer markets