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Amazon marketing mix (Amazon 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence.   Product Element in Amazon Marketing Mix (AMAZON 7Ps of Marketing) Amazon products can be divided into the following four categories: 1. Amazon websites that enable hundreds of millions of products to be sold by Amazon and by third parties across dozens of product categories. Due to the abundance of ranges of products it sells, Amazon has gained the moniker The Everything Store. In 2020 third party sellers made a profit of minimum USD 25 billion.[1] There are more than 200 million Paid Prime members.[2] 2. Electronic devices such as Kindle e-readers, Fire tablets, Fire TVs, and Echo. In 2020, customers bought tens of millions of Echo devices, and Echo Dot and Fire TV Stick with Alexa.[3] There are more than 100 million smart home devices connected to Alexa.[4] 3. Media content. An extensive range of products and services, including cloud-based services that can be used to produce content. The e-commerce giant is planning to increase the range and variety of its media content products. According to new CEO Andy Jassy it is still early days for Amazon in the media.[5] The company has reached a deal to acquire US historic movie studio MGM for USD 8,5 billion[6], as a sign of increasing focus on the media business. 4. Amazon Web Services (AWS). This segment offers a wide range of global compute, storage, database, and other service offerings. AWS serves developers and enterprises of all sizes, including start-ups, government agencies, and academic institutions. The e-commerce giant also completed the acquisition of Whole Foods Market in 2017.   Place Element in Amazon Marketing Mix (AMAZON 7Ps of Marketing) Traditionally, Amazon didn’t have physical stores and the…


March 23, 2022
By John Dudovskiy
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Square marketing mix (Square 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that managers can review and optimise in order to increase their revenues. The original 4Ps of the concept introduced by E. Jerome McCarthy in 1960 consisted of product, price, place and promotion. Later, additional 3Ps – process, people and physical evidence were added to further expand the model.   Product Element in Square Marketing Mix (Square 7Ps of Marketing) Square offers financial products and services for small businesses, as well as, consumers. The company offers more than 30 distinct products and services to sellers that help them manage and grow their business. These include but not limited to Point of Sale (POS) systems, bank card readers, terminals, register and others. Cash App, on the other hand is an ecosystem of financial services that allows individuals to store, send, receive, spend, and invest their money.  As of December 2019, Cash App had approximately 24 million monthly active customers who had at least one cash inflow or outflow during a given month.[1] The financial services and digital payments company is engaged extensively in development of new products and services to strengthen its ecosystem.  Product development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2019, increased by USD173.1 million, or 35%, compared to the year ended December 31, 2018.[2]   Place Element in Square Marketing Mix (Square 7Ps of Marketing) Place element of marketing mix refers to distribution strategies of products and services. Square distributes its products and services through the following channels: Online store in official website of the company Direct sales and account management teams to acquire large sellers Third-party developers and partners who offer Square solutions to their own customers.   Price Element in Square Marketing Mix (Square 7Ps of Marketing) Square monetizes its products through a combination…


September 27, 2021
By John Dudovskiy
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Uber marketing mix (Uber 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence.     Product Element in Uber Marketing Mix (Uber 7PS of Marketing) Uber is a service company and it does not sell products. Uber has clear advantages over regular taxi. These include clear overview of pricing prior to booking, one-tap rides, following drivers on map, cashless convenience and fare splitting, as well as feedback options. The range of services offered by Uber with brief descriptions is illustrated in table below: Service Descrption X Low cost option for the passengers looking for low cost rides for up to 4 riders XL Low cost option for the passengers looking for low cost rides for up to 6 riders Pool Car sharing: riders can bring one other person with them, thus saving on travel costs GO Ride in a hatchback Comfort Newer cars with extra legroom Flash Match with closest Uber Taxi or UberX AUTO Ride in Auto rickshaws, currently available in Bangalore and Pune only Access Taxi service with wheelchair access to cater to the need of elderly and people with disabilities. MOTO Booking bike rides around the city Premium A fleet of stylish vehicles to choose from. Uber Premium comprises Uber SELECT, Uber BLACK, Uber SUV and Uber LUX Green Sustainable rides in electric vehicles Scooters Electric scooters to help people to get around a city Transit Real-time public transit information in the Uber app WAV Rides in wheelchair-accessible vehicles RUSH Courier Package Service EATS Allows customers to order food on the go Uber services and descriptions   Place Element in Uber Marketing Mix (Uber 7PS of Marketing) Uber is available in 71 countries around the globe.[1] The service has a high level of geographic concentration. In…


July 21, 2021
By John Dudovskiy
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Tesla marketing mix (Tesla 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence. Product Element in Tesla Marketing Mix (Tesla 7Ps of Marketing) Tesla produces fully electric vehicles, and energy generation and storage systems, and also installs and maintains such systems and sells solar electricity. Tesla product positioning is associated with the idea that electric cars can also be fast and cool. The company also runs Supercharger power stations that can be used by customers to charge their vehicles on the road.  A typical Supercharge station has between six and twenty Superchargers. Table 3 below lists Tesla product categories and products within categories. Product category Products Vehicles Model S, Model X, Model 3, Future Consumer and Commercial Evs Energy storage Powerwall 2, Powerpack 2 Solar energy systems solar panels, inverters, racking, electrical hardware, monitoring device Tesla product categories and products   Tesla produced and delivered approximately half a million vehicles in 2020.[1] The alternative fuel vehicles manufacturer updated Model S and Model X launched in January 2021. Place Element in Tesla Marketing Mix (Tesla 7Ps of Marketing) Tesla sells its vehicles through its own sales and service network. Tesla stores and galleries are highly visible, premium outlets in major metropolitan markets. Some Tesla stores and galleries combine retail sales and service.  Tesla sells its vehicles online and in company-owned showrooms. The company does not use dealership networks to sell its products. The electric automaker operates stores and galleries in the US and 35 other countries and regions worldwide. Official website of the company contains the full list of Tesla stores, galleries, service centres and superchargers.   Price Element in Tesla Marketing Mix (Tesla 7Ps of Marketing) Tesla pricing strategy can be described as a premium pricing strategy. Tesla…


April 27, 2021
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W.W. Grainger marketing mix (Grainger 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence.   Product Element in W.W. Grainger Marketing Mix Grainger offers about 1,7 million types of products supplied by about 5000 suppliers worldwide. In 2019 no single product category comprised more than 17% of the global sales.[1] The figure below illustrates product categories of the global industrial supply company.  Moreover, the B2B distributor offers certain services such as inventory management and technical support. Grainger Product Categories   Place Element in W.W. Grainger Marketing Mix Grainger primarily operates in North America, Japan and Europe. The industrial supply company utilizes a wide range of sales channels such as online, mobile devices, sales representatives, local branches and product vending machines on customer sites. In 2018, 62 percent of Grainger’s revenue in the U.S. came from online channels, making it the 10th largest e-retailer in North America, according to Internet Retailer.1 Through Grainger.com, eProcurement connections, KeepStock solutions and mobile applications, the company continues to develop online capabilities that promote a personalized, relevant, effortless experience for each customer.[1]   Price Element in W.W. Grainger Marketing Mix Traditionally, Grainger pricing strategy was premium pricing strategy. The worldwide distributor of industrial products was able to charge premium costs from its customer thanks to wide range of its products, convenience of purchasing and technical expertise. However, increasing popularity of Amazon Business posed a considerable threat to industrial distributors in general and Grainger in particular due to Amazon’s extensive experience and competence in e-commerce, customer service and timely product delivery. In response to growing threat from Amazon, Grainger changed its pricing strategy in 2017 to make prices more affordable. Moreover, the global industrial supply company placed greater emphasis on its Zoro brand in U.S.…


August 19, 2020
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The concept of marketing mix (also known as 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence. Airbnb marketing mix (Airbnb 7Ps of marketing) below involves the analysis of these elements for the global hospitality service brokerage company. Product Element in Airbnb Marketing Mix Airbnb can be used to find places to stay and various tourism experiences around the globe. It is important to note that Airbnb does not own places or does not host the experiences it offers. It is only a platform between service providers and consumers. The global hospitality service brokerage company has been increasing the range of its services regularly. Started only as s website that can be used to find bed and breakfast type of accommodation in 2008, today Airbnb offers a wide range of hospitality services. These include places to stay for various tastes, purposes and budgets, concerts, adventures, experiences and restaurants. Place Element in Airbnb Marketing Mix There are more than 191 countries and regions and about 100000 cities with Airbnb listings[1]. Airbnb offices are located in 34 cities worldwide.[2] The listings of the accommodation and experience marketplace are not concentrated in any single market. Less than 3% of all active listings are in New York City, London, and Paris. No one city accounts for more than 1% of our listings worldwide.[3] Price Element in Airbnb Marketing Mix Airbnb pricing strategy can be described as economy pricing. Airbnb is widely recognized as the most affordable option of finding an accommodation. The global lodging company charges hosts only 3% booking fee and guests are also charged a service fee (which Airbnb collects directly), and it may collect a VAT (value-added tax) in some jurisdictions. Guests usually have access to common facilities such as their…


September 9, 2019
By John Dudovskiy
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Microsoft marketing mix (Microsoft 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence. The multinational technology company manipulates with elements of the marketing mix according to its marketing strategy, as a part of its business strategy.   Product Element in Microsoft Marketing Mix The majority of Microsoft’s products relate to productivity and business processes and to support digital work and life of customers. The company also builds the platforms upon which others build their own digital platforms. Some of Microsoft products are clear leaders in the global marketplace. For example, more than 135 million people use Office 365 commercial every month and Outlook Mobile is installed into more than 100 million iOS and Android devices worldwide.[1]   Similarly, Microsoft Teams is used by more than 300 organizations worldwide, including 87 of the Fortune 100 and nowadays there are nearly 700 million devices around the world with active Windows 10.[2] Generally, Microsoft products and services can be divided into three broad categories as illustrated in table below: Category Products and services Productivity and Business Processes Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Skype for Business, Outlook Mobile, One Drive, Dynamics 365, Microsoft Teams, Linked In Intelligent Cloud Server products and cloud services, including SQL Server, Windows Server, Visual Studio, System Center, and related CALs, as well as Azure Enterprise Services, including Premier Support Services and Microsoft Consulting Services More Personal Computing Windows Devices, including Microsoft Surface (“Surface”), phones, and PC accessories. Gaming, including Xbox hardware; Xbox Live, Search advertising.  Microsoft product categories and products   Place element in Microsoft Marketing Mix Microsoft sells its products and services through the following three channels: 1. Official website: www.microsoftstore.com/store. Microsoft online store is a convenient platform where customers can choose products and services according to categories such as…


January 27, 2019
By John Dudovskiy
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Xiaomi marketing mix (Xiaomi 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence. Product Xiaomi mainly focuses on hardware, software and internet services. The company’s  product range is vast and includes laptops, mobile phones, tablets, smart TVs, power banks, smartwatches etc. Xiaomi also manufactures and drones, sells water purifiers, vacuum cleaners and even rice cookers.  Xiaomi products such as cellphones, TVs, TV boxes, and speakers have received more than 145 industrial design awards altogether.[1] Continuous expansion of ecosystem of products and services is placed at the core of company’s business strategy.   Place Xiaomi is headquartered in Beijing, China and has offices in Asia-Pacific, India, and Brazil. The mobile internet company has established its presence in 70 countries and regions and it is among the top 5 in 16 markets. These markets include Turkey, Malaysia, Mexico, Thailand, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, Indonesia, Brazil, India, and Vietnam. The mobile internet company opened its first offline retail store in February 2016 and by the end of 2017 had more than 155 stores.[2] In March 2017, the company established a new sales channel called Xiaomi kiosks to reach districts without Mi Home Stores and towns and villages with limited e-commerce access[3]   Price Xiaomi pricing strategy can be described as economy pricing. Accordingly, the internet technology company sets its prices low, keeping marketing and promotional costs to a minimum.  Flash sales are integral component of Xiaomi pricing strategy.  The electronics and software company uses the flash sales to announce the sales of its smartphones at a greatly reduced price. Xiaomi flash sales last only for a short duration of time. For example, in India “a flash sale for the Redmi 1S model in September 2014, around 40,000 pieces were sold out in just…


May 29, 2018
By John Dudovskiy
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Samsung marketing mix (Samsung 7Ps of marketing) comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence. Product Samsung Electronics products are designed in 6 global design centres and manufactured in 53 global production bases. There are 34 R&D centres worldwide that engage in new product development. As illustrated in table below, Samsung products can be divided into three divisions and there are more than one product categories under each division. Product division Product categories Consumer electronics Visual display business Digital appliances business Printing solutions business Health and medical equipments business IT & Mobile Communications Networks business Mobile communications business Device solutions Memory business System LSI business Samsung product divisions and categories Samsung products have won a number of awards and recognitions such as Best Product Award in 8 categories by BLI Summer Pick Award and Gold Award in Design by iF Design in 2015. Place. There are 53 Samsung international sales bases and the multinational electronics company uses the following sales channels: Sales and service dealers. This sales channel is associated with corporate sales. Modern retail outlets owned by the company. These are highly attractive stores with customer service representatives, as well as, employees known as Galaxy Consultants. In 2015, there were Galaxy Consultants at 158 stores under Samsung’s direct management in Korea.[1] The company has plans to expand Galaxy Consultants program beyond Korea. Distributors. Samsung has regional, territory and country distributors. Depending on the territory, size and experience of distributors, Samsung can grant distributorship rights of a single product category or all Samsung products. Online sales. Customers can choose and order Samsung products through official website of the company. Price Samsung pricing strategy can be described as the combination of the following pricing strategies depending on the product range, the…


December 4, 2017
By John Dudovskiy
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Alphabet (Google) marketing mix, also referred to as Alphabet (Google) 7Ps of marketing comprises elements of the marketing mix that consists of product, place, price, promotion, process, people and physical evidence. Product. Alphabet Inc. is a holding company and its portfolio comprises nine companies. Products and services offered by these companies are illustrated in table below: Company Products and services Google Search, Android, Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Google Play, and Gmail Waymo Self-driving cars Verily Miniaturized CGM, Smart Lens Program, Debug, Retinal Imaging etc. Calico Research and  development projects focused on ageing Nest Indoor and outdoor cameras, learning thermostats, and smoke alarms Access High-speed fiber internet access across the U.S X Projects associated with “moonshot” technologies Capital G Equity investment fund GV Venture capital Companies in Alphabet portfolio and products and services offered by them It is important to note that although Alphabet product portfolio is vast and diverse, Google remains as its core business accounting for 88% of total revenues in 2016 through advertising[1] Place. Being an e-commerce and internet company, Google relies on online sales channel for the sales of its products and services. In 2015 the company opened its first physical store and up to date, there are only a few Google physical stores in various formats in North America and the UK. Google’s first physical store in London, is a “shop in a shop” located inside the Currys PC World store on Tottenham Court. “In addition to showcasing Google merchandise—Chromebooks, Chromecasts, Android phones, and so on—the space includes a “Doodle Wall” for customers to scribble on with digital spray paint, a “Chromecast Pod” for movie viewing, and a “Portal” for touring the planet via Google Earth.”[2] It has to be noted that place element of the marketing mix does not relate to certain companies belonging to Alphabet portfolio…


June 2, 2017
By John Dudovskiy
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