Marketing Plan for the Apple iPod :: Apple iPod Case Study

Assessment task Marketing Plan Apple Ipod Contents Executive Summary____________________________________________3 side analytic thinking -Market Analysis_______________________________________________3 -Product Analysis_______________________________________________4 -SWOT Analysis_______________________________________________ 4 -Competitor Analysis ___________________________________________ 6 Marketing Objectives__________________________________________ 7 Identifying Target Market -Selecting Target Market______________________________________7 -Target Market_________________________________________________7 Developing Marketing Strategies Marketing Mix -Product____________________________________________________8 -Price______________________________________________________8 -Promotion___________________________________________________9 -Place_______________________________________________________9 Implementing the Marketing Plan__________________________________10 Monitoring an d Controlling -Developing a financial Forecast____________________________________10 -Comparing actual and planned results________________________________11 -Revising the marketing strategies____________________________________11 Appendix ______________________________________________________12 Appendix A_____________________________________________________13 Appendix B_____________________________________________________14 Appendix C_____________________________________________________15 Executive Summary The focus of this report is on new Apple Ipod production that has created increasing demands in various outlets. This product allows consumers to download not only their favourite music but also books and other literature which can be read and listened to. Additionally this Ipod can be used in your car and in other mobile settings. This report is for Apple to give a abbreviated description of this product. Within this marketing report there is an insight of the situation analys is of this product, marketing objectives, the target market, marketing strategies that have been used and the forecasted strategies, monitoring and controlling. Situation Analysis Market Analysis Internal Influences -Management Effective management is required for the training and development of employees for the continue innovation of Apple Ipod and for retraining sufficient monetary resource during competitor introducing new product. -Capital Availability Competition may cause mishap in the cash flow. Sufficient funds must be avail qualified when competitors erratically put forward their product in the market. -Technological Adoption Technology must be adopted to improve overall efficiency. It must be integrated immediately into operations (to increase productivity), as well stay on date with the amounts of Ipod ordered, made and delivered. External Influences -Competitors Competitors will regulate what, when, how and why strategies will be adopted. The unveiling of new product s will greatly influence Apple Ipod. -Overseas Influences The breaking down of barriers between countries can increase the sales of the new Apple Ipod, as much people are made aware of the product. -Demographic Patterns Males and females from the age of 12years and over will be in favour of this product because of its new innovation to be able to not only play music but also books and other literature which would in fact appeal to them. Product Analysis Product Lifecycle X- The level that Apple Ipod is currently in. Apple Ipod is currently in the growth stage, where more and more people are aware and purchasing the product, increasing product demand.