Week 3
UTM University of Technology Mauritius
Topic: Product and Place of the Marketing Mix
Presented by Dr. Jeynakshi Ladsawut
Department of Tourism and Leisure Studies
Focus on understanding the learning aspects of the marketing mix.
Branding
Extending Experiences Internationally
Components of Service
Analysis of Services
Service Product: Focus on branding and experience.
Place: Emphasis on extending service experiences internationally.
Services: Exploration of various types of services.
Core product: The essential element that solves the main problem of the customer.
Supplementary services: Elements that enhance the core product and facilitate customer use.
Delivery processes: The methods utilized to deliver the service effectively along with supplementary services.
A service product consists of tangible and intangible elements which create customer value.
Core Product: Supplies the primary benefits.
Supplementary Services: Augment the core product and enhance value.
Delivery Processes: Techniques used for the core and supplementary services.
Facilitating Services: Necessary for service delivery or assist in using the core service.
Enhancing Services: Provide additional value to customers.
Importance of market positioning strategy in determining supplementary services.
Information: Essential details for customers.
Payment: Processes for financial transactions.
Consultation: Customer support interactions.
Billing: Managing customer invoices.
Order-Taking: Managing orders efficiently.
Exceptions: Handling unusual service scenarios.
Hospitality: Ensuring customer comfort.
Safekeeping: Protecting customers' belongings.
Key: Enhancing & facilitating elements.
Not all core products require supplementary elements.
The nature of products influences the supplementary services offered.
People-processing and high-contact services typically involve more supplementary offerings.
Different service levels allow for added supplementary features.
Low-cost, no-frills services generally need fewer supplementary elements.
Importance of branding service products and experiences for effective marketing.
Defined as a consistent "bundle of output" supported by supplementary services.
Product Line: Organizations typically offer multiple related services.
Business strategies can include a single brand for all products, separate brands, or a mix of both.
Various branding strategies employed by Coca-Cola.
Distinction among product lines, stand-alone brands, and brand combinations.
Corporate Branding: A unified identity for recognition.
Product Branding: Specific branding for services that communicate distinct benefits.
Overview of the "Branded House" versus "House of Brands" concepts.
British Airways utilizes both corporate and product branding strategies.
Subbrands serve to maintain distinct offerings while sharing a common brand commitment to quality service.
Major Service Innovations - New core products for untapped markets.
Major Process Innovations - New delivery processes for existing products.
Product Line Extensions - Additions to current offerings.
Supplementary Service Innovations - New or improved facilitating/enhancing elements.
Service Improvements - Modest enhancements to current service offerings.
Style Changes - Visible modifications in service presentation.
Effect of service processes on customer experience, cost, speed, and productivity.
Importance of reengineering processes for efficiency and service delivery improvement.
Consideration of alternative delivery methods and options for supplementary services.
Owning vs. Renting physical goods (e.g., cars, computers).
Performing work oneself vs. outsourcing (e.g., hiring a typist).
Developing service alternatives to goods (e.g., delivery services as substitutes).
Importance of alignment between new products and existing brand image.
Impact of organizational cooperation and internal marketing on product launch success.
Discussion introduction or summary indicated.
Discuss the components of the flower of service (30 points).
Evaluate factors service marketers need to consider for international service extension (30 points).
Define line extensions (6 points).
UTM University of Technology Mauritius
Topic: Product and Place of the Marketing Mix
Presented by Dr. Jeynakshi Ladsawut
Department of Tourism and Leisure Studies
Focus on understanding the learning aspects of the marketing mix.
Branding
Extending Experiences Internationally
Components of Service
Analysis of Services
Service Product: Focus on branding and experience.
Place: Emphasis on extending service experiences internationally.
Services: Exploration of various types of services.
Core product: The essential element that solves the main problem of the customer.
Supplementary services: Elements that enhance the core product and facilitate customer use.
Delivery processes: The methods utilized to deliver the service effectively along with supplementary services.
A service product consists of tangible and intangible elements which create customer value.
Core Product: Supplies the primary benefits.
Supplementary Services: Augment the core product and enhance value.
Delivery Processes: Techniques used for the core and supplementary services.
Facilitating Services: Necessary for service delivery or assist in using the core service.
Enhancing Services: Provide additional value to customers.
Importance of market positioning strategy in determining supplementary services.
Information: Essential details for customers.
Payment: Processes for financial transactions.
Consultation: Customer support interactions.
Billing: Managing customer invoices.
Order-Taking: Managing orders efficiently.
Exceptions: Handling unusual service scenarios.
Hospitality: Ensuring customer comfort.
Safekeeping: Protecting customers' belongings.
Key: Enhancing & facilitating elements.
Not all core products require supplementary elements.
The nature of products influences the supplementary services offered.
People-processing and high-contact services typically involve more supplementary offerings.
Different service levels allow for added supplementary features.
Low-cost, no-frills services generally need fewer supplementary elements.
Importance of branding service products and experiences for effective marketing.
Defined as a consistent "bundle of output" supported by supplementary services.
Product Line: Organizations typically offer multiple related services.
Business strategies can include a single brand for all products, separate brands, or a mix of both.
Various branding strategies employed by Coca-Cola.
Distinction among product lines, stand-alone brands, and brand combinations.
Corporate Branding: A unified identity for recognition.
Product Branding: Specific branding for services that communicate distinct benefits.
Overview of the "Branded House" versus "House of Brands" concepts.
British Airways utilizes both corporate and product branding strategies.
Subbrands serve to maintain distinct offerings while sharing a common brand commitment to quality service.
Major Service Innovations - New core products for untapped markets.
Major Process Innovations - New delivery processes for existing products.
Product Line Extensions - Additions to current offerings.
Supplementary Service Innovations - New or improved facilitating/enhancing elements.
Service Improvements - Modest enhancements to current service offerings.
Style Changes - Visible modifications in service presentation.
Effect of service processes on customer experience, cost, speed, and productivity.
Importance of reengineering processes for efficiency and service delivery improvement.
Consideration of alternative delivery methods and options for supplementary services.
Owning vs. Renting physical goods (e.g., cars, computers).
Performing work oneself vs. outsourcing (e.g., hiring a typist).
Developing service alternatives to goods (e.g., delivery services as substitutes).
Importance of alignment between new products and existing brand image.
Impact of organizational cooperation and internal marketing on product launch success.
Discussion introduction or summary indicated.
Discuss the components of the flower of service (30 points).
Evaluate factors service marketers need to consider for international service extension (30 points).
Define line extensions (6 points).