target i can explain the characteristics of each stage of the product life cycle
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Target
• I can explain the characteristics of each stage of the product life cycle.
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Product Life Cycle
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Introduction
•LowSales
•Losses may occurProfits
•FewCompetition
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Marketing Mix Elements• Branding and quality level is
established.Product:
• Low or highPricing:
• Selective until consumers show acceptance of the product.Place:
• Seeks to build awarenessPromotion:
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Growth
•Rapidly RisingSales
•Very high profitsProfits
•Growing NumberCompetition
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Marketing Mix Elements• Additional features/services may be
added.Product:
• MaintainedPricing:
• Channels are added as demand increases.Place:
• Aimed at a broader audience.Promotion:
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Maturity
• Sales PeakSales
• Declining profitsProfits
• High and stable numberCompetition
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Marketing Mix Elements• Differentiate the product from that of
competitors.Product:
• May be lower because of the new competition.Pricing:
• More intensive Place:
• Emphasizes product differentiation.Promotion:
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Decline
• Falling SalesSales
• Profits fall, possible lossesProfits
• Declining numberCompetition
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Decline Strategies
• Maintain the product, possibly rejuvenating it by adding new features and finding new uses.
• Harvest the product - reduce costs and continue to offer it, possibly to a loyal niche segment.
• Discontinue the product, liquidating remaining inventory or selling it to another firm that is willing to continue the product.