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SAMPLE Scenаriо Questiоn "A mid-sized gym chаin оperаtes in a competitive urban market. They offer standard equipment and basic fitness classes but have seen membership decline as specialty fitness studios have gained popularity. Develop a marketing strategy to help them compete effectively." Sample Response (10 points): "The gym should segment their market using behavioral and psychographic factors, targeting fitness enthusiasts who want variety in their workouts but prefer the convenience of a full-service gym. They should also target value-conscious customers who want multiple fitness options under one roof. This focused approach allows them to compete effectively against specialized studios. The gym should position itself as a comprehensive fitness hub that offers the variety of boutique studios with the convenience and value of a traditional gym. This positioning differentiates them from both basic gyms and specialty studios while addressing the growing demand for diverse workout options. Their marketing mix should reflect this positioning. Product offerings should expand to include premium small-group training and specialized workout zones within the gym. Pricing could use a tiered structure with a basic membership and premium add-ons for specialized classes. Distribution should focus on convenient locations with updated facilities, while promotion should emphasize the variety of offerings and value proposition through social media and local advertising." Why This Response Earns Full Credit: Clear segmentation and targeting strategy Specific positioning that addresses the challenge Practical marketing mix recommendations Realistic solutions for the business type Appropriate length and detail level Choose 1 from the 2 options below to respond to: Scenario 1:A startup company is launching a subscription service that delivers organic, pre-portioned meals to busy professionals. The company wants to segment its market and position its product effectively. Question: Which segmentation bases should the company use to effectively target its subscription service? Justify your answer with reference to psychographic and behavioral factors. How should the company position its service, and what elements of the marketing mix (4 Ps) should be adjusted to support this positioning? Scenario 2:A well-established company is introducing a new line of smart home devices. The company is deciding between a concentrated or multi-segment targeting strategy. Question: Which targeting strategy should the company choose? Justify your choice using the pros and cons of concentrated and multi-segment targeting. How would you recommend the company position its smart home devices? Explain how the 4 Ps should be adjusted to support this positioning. Grading Rubric for Scenario Question Overview Students will select 1 scenario and provide a comprehensive marketing strategy response worth 15 points total. Criteria (15 points) Market Analysis & Segmentation (4 points) 4 points: Demonstrates thorough understanding of the market situation with comprehensive identification and justification of appropriate segmentation bases or targeting strategy 3 points: Shows good understanding of market situation with mostly appropriate segmentation/targeting choices and reasonable justification 2 points: Demonstrates basic understanding but with limited justification or partially incorrect application of segmentation/targeting concepts 1 point: Shows minimal understanding with significant gaps in segmentation/targeting approach 0 points: No relevant segmentation/targeting analysis or completely misunderstands the concepts Positioning Strategy (4 points) 4 points: Develops a clear, compelling positioning strategy that directly addresses the scenario challenges with excellent differentiation 3 points: Provides a good positioning strategy with adequate differentiation that mostly addresses scenario challenges 2 points: Offers a basic positioning approach with some relevance to the scenario but lacking strong differentiation 1 point: Presents a vague or generic positioning with minimal relevance to the scenario 0 points: No positioning strategy or completely inappropriate positioning Marketing Mix Application (4 points) 4 points: Comprehensively addresses all 4Ps with specific, practical recommendations that directly support the positioning strategy 3 points: Addresses all 4Ps with mostly good recommendations that generally support the positioning 2 points: Addresses most marketing mix elements but with limited specificity or alignment to positioning 1 point: Minimal coverage of marketing mix elements with generic recommendations 0 points: No meaningful marketing mix recommendations or completely misaligns with positioning Strategic Coherence & Practicality (3 points) 3 points: Presents a highly coherent strategy where all elements work together logically; recommendations are realistic and practical for the given scenario 2 points: Presents a mostly coherent strategy with generally practical recommendations 1 point: Strategy has some logical gaps or contains some impractical elements 0 points: Strategy lacks coherence or is completely impractical for the scenario Scenario-Specific Expectations Scenario 1: Meal Subscription Service Appropriate segmentation should consider lifestyle factors, values, time constraints, health consciousness, and purchasing patterns Positioning should address convenience, health benefits, and differentiation from competitors Marketing mix should include specific recommendations for: Product: Meal options, customization, packaging, etc. Price: Subscription tiers, pricing strategy relative to competitors Place: Delivery logistics, geographic coverage Promotion: Digital marketing approach, content strategy, target channels Scenario 2: Smart Home Devices Clear justification of targeting strategy (concentrated vs. multi-segment) with specific pros/cons Positioning should consider technological differentiation, use cases, and consumer benefits Marketing mix should include specific recommendations for: Product: Feature set, compatibility, product line breadth Price: Premium vs. value positioning, pricing structure Place: Distribution channels (direct, retail, online) Promotion: Communication strategy to educate consumers and drive adoption Total Score: __/15 points
SAMPLE Shоrt Answer Questiоn "Explаin the difference between push аnd pull prоmotionаl strategies. Provide an example of each strategy and discuss when each might be most effective." Sample Response (7.5 points): "A push strategy focuses on promoting the product to intermediaries in the distribution channel, like wholesalers and retailers, to encourage them to stock and sell the product. For example, a manufacturer might offer volume discounts or cooperative advertising funds to retailers to stock their new product line. This strategy works best for new products or when shelf space is competitive. A pull strategy, in contrast, targets end consumers directly to create demand that "pulls" the product through the channel. A company might use social media advertising and influencer partnerships to generate consumer interest in their product, leading retailers to stock it due to customer demand. This approach is effective for established brands or when consumer brand preference is important." Why This Response Earns Full Credit: Clear definitions of both concepts Specific example for each strategy Explains when each is most effective Appropriate length and detail Shows understanding of key differences Choose from ONLY 2 of the following questions (provide both answers in the same field below): Question 1:Explain the concept of positioning in marketing. Describe two different positioning strategies and provide an example of each. Question 2:Describe the role of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) in creating a targeted marketing strategy. Provide an example of how CRM data might be used to tailor marketing efforts. Question 3: Explain the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Matrix and how it can be used to manage a company's product portfolio. Provide examples of products that might fall into each quadrant. Question 4:Explain the concept of the product life cycle and how marketing strategies differ between the growth stage and the maturity stage. Grading Rubric for Short Answer Questions Overview Each student will select and answer 2 questions from the options provided. Each question response will be worth 10 points, for a total of 20 points for this section. Criteria for Each Question (10 points each) Content Accuracy (4 points) 4 points: Demonstrates comprehensive understanding of the concept with accurate definitions and explanations 3 points: Shows solid understanding with mostly accurate explanations 2 points: Demonstrates basic understanding but contains minor conceptual errors 1 point: Shows limited understanding with significant errors or misconceptions 0 points: Major conceptual errors or no relevant content provided Specific Examples (3 points) 3 points: Provides clear, relevant, and specific examples that perfectly illustrate the concepts 2 points: Includes adequate examples that relate to the concepts but may lack specificity 1 point: Offers minimal or overly general examples 0 points: No examples provided or examples are irrelevant Critical Analysis & Application (3 points) 3 points: Demonstrates excellent critical thinking by explaining implications, applications, or when/why concepts are important 2 points: Shows good analysis with adequate explanation of relevance 1 point: Shows some analysis but lacks depth or complete explanation of relevance 0 points: No analysis of implications or applications Sample Expectations by Question Question 1: Positioning in Marketing Define positioning concept clearly Describe two distinct positioning strategies (e.g., attribute positioning, benefit positioning, use/application positioning, competitive positioning, etc.) Provide a specific example for each strategy using real brands/products Explain effectiveness or context for each strategy Question 2: CRM and Targeted Marketing Explain CRM concept and its strategic purpose accurately Describe how CRM enables targeted marketing Provide a concrete example of using CRM data to tailor marketing efforts Explain the benefits/outcomes of this approach Question 3: BCG Matrix Accurately explain the BCG Matrix concept and its quadrants Clearly describe how it guides portfolio management decisions Provide appropriate examples of products for each quadrant Demonstrate understanding of strategic implications for each quadrant Question 4: Product Life Cycle Stages Accurately define the product life cycle concept Clearly distinguish between growth and maturity stages Explain specific marketing strategy differences between these stages Provide relevant examples of how strategies change between stages Total Score Calculation Question 1 Response: __/10 points Question 2 Response: __/10 points Total: __/20 points