MKT101A Marketing Fundamentals Assignment 2 – Laureate International University Australia.

Subject Code and Title : MKT101A – Marketing Fundamentals
Assessment : Marketing Report
Individual/Group: Individual
Length : 2000 words (+/- 10%)
Weighting : 45%
Learning Outcomes Addressed :
a) Describe the marketing concept
b) Outline and apply the elements of the marketing process.
c) Identify and explain the macro and micro environmental factors impacting the marketing of a business or industry.
d)Demonstrate an ability to incorporate new trends to solve marketing problems and apply Communication skills.
MKT101A Marketing Fundamentals Assignment 2 – Laureate International University Australia.

Context :
Following from the Assessment 1 brief you need to develop a marketing report for the same client. The focus of this marketing report is to review and analyse your client’s marketing strategies. This includes identifying a target market, creating a positioning statement as well as a marketing mix analysis. Then utilising the information gained from the Assessment 1 situational analysis, combined with applying the marketing principles you have learned in the subject, develop a concise outline of marketing strategy recommendations to assist your client in growing the business.

Instructions :
Develop a marketing report based on the following sections:
a. Cover Page including:
§ Business name
§ Student Identifier (name and number)
§ Subject code and name
§ Date of submission
§ Facilitator name

b. Table of contents
c. Brief introduction

d. Target Market Profile. Develop a target market profile applying at least 2 (two) variables for each of the following segmentation elements: demographic, geographic, psycho graphic and behavioural elements. Note: Your business may target more than one market and if so, focus on what you think is the largest target market.

e. Positioning Statement. Develop a positioning statement for the client highlighting the values and benefits offered by the brand to consumers. This may be derived from evaluating the client’s website and marketing communications in order to complete the “Moore positioning statement” (template below):
For: (target customers)
Who must: (solve a specific problem or fulfil a need)
Our product is a: (describe product or solution)
That provides: (key breakthrough benefit which solves the problem and/or a reason to believe)
Unlike: (reference direct competitors)
Our product /solution offers: (describe the key point of competitive differentiation)

MKT101A Marketing Fundamentals Assignment 2 – Laureate International University Australia.

f. Analysis of the Current Marketing Mix. Analyse the variables that include applications of:
i. Product strategy:
A. Identification/suggestion of the three levels of product
B. Product classification
C. Identification/suggestion of the product portfolio (width, depth and lines)

ii. Pricing strategies

a. Application/suggestion of at least 2 (two) relevant pricing strategies that may be used by the business and associated terminologies/concepts.

iii. Placement
1) Identification/suggestion of at least 1 (one) marketing/distribution channel strategy used and apply associated terminologies/concepts.

iv. Promotions
1.Identification and description of at least three (3) promotional tools used by the business including relevant application of associated terminologies /concepts.

MKT101A Marketing Fundamentals Assignment 2 – Laureate International University Australia.

g. Recommendations. Identify at least 4 (four) marketing recommendations based on the situational analysis and applying key concepts and marketing principles covered in the modules. These recommendations should relate to any/or all of the elements of the marketing mix (Product, Price, Place, Promotion). You may also include discussion of the targeting, positioning and branding if changes are recommended.