Marketing: An Introduction (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780134149530
Author: Gary Armstrong, Philip Kotler
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.13MA
Summary Introduction
Case summary:
Company A has profits of more than $50 billion on sales of $182 billion and Company M has profits of $30 billion on sales of $88 billion.
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Company A and Company M
Introduction:
Net profit margin is the amount left after the deduction of all expenses, interest, and
Net marketing contribution is calculated to determine whether the marketing strategy is available to cover the cost which is associated with the company’s sales and marketing.
Return on marketing investment refers to the overall performance of the campaign of the market.
Market return on sales is determined to calculate the difference between the two companies.
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