MARKETING >CUSTOM< (PB)
MARKETING >CUSTOM< (PB)
19th Edition
ISBN: 9781307525557
Author: Kerin
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 11, Problem 1AMK
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To determine: The marketing strategies for the following companies in each stage of product life cycle.

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A product life cycle defines the progress of a new product over a period of time. This concept includes four stages, namely introduction, growth, maturity, and decline.

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Company C is in its maturity stage: Company C should create demand to face its competitors at the maturity stage. For this, Company C could add additional features such as increase the level of megapixel, different lens sizes, and so on, to attract customers.

Company HP is in its growth stage: as Company HP is in its initial stage; it should create awareness for its brand by generating advertisements. Company HP should generate primary demand for the product among the customers.

Company HM is in its decline stage: Company HM, at this stage, should find the opportunities to enter new markets where there are not enough resources available.

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