Marketing Strategy and Competitive Positioning 6e deals with the process of developing and implementing a marketing strategy. The book focuses on competitive positioning at the heart of marketing strategy and includes in-depth discussion of the processes used in marketing to achieve competitive advantage. The book is primarily about creating and sustaining superior performance in the marketplace. It focuses on the two central issues in marketing strategy formulation – the identification of target markets and the creation of a differential advantage. In doing that, it recognises the emergence of new potential target markets born of the recession and increased concern for climate change; and it examines ways in which firms can differentiate their offerings through the recognition of environmental and social concerns. The book is ideal for undergraduate and postgraduate students taking modules in Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management and Strategic Marketing Management.

Thoroughly updated with new examples and the latest research findings, this new edition also boasts updates case studies in each chapter, taken from recent editions of the Financial Times, that illustrate the practical implications of the issues raised.

Marketing Strategy and Competitive Positioning deals with the process of developing and implementing a marketing strategy. The third edition focuses on competitive positioning at the heart of marketing strategy and includes in-depth discussion of the processes used in marketing to achieve competitive advantage.

"Since the sixth edition of this book, published in 2017, many economies around the world have continued to feel the aftershocks of the deepest recession since the Great Depression of the 1930s, which started with the well-publicised 'credit crunch'. Despite continuing academic debate about the causes and extent, there is now little doubt that climate change and global warming is beginning to have a significant impact on our physical environment. Technology and the ever-growing acceptance and use of social media are having a profound effect on customer expectations, experience and behaviour. Despite ongoing economic difficulties and turbulence, climate change has not been ignored, and it presents significant challenges and opportunities for businesses. Sustainable energy technologies, such as wind, solar, wave and thermal biomass, are now being pursued more vigorously and attempts to reduce energy consumption (of cars, buildings and airplanes) are creating new business opportunities. Increasingly, companies, public sector organisations, individuals and nations are adopting and implementing measures, such as sourcing more raw materials locally to reduce 'carbon miles' and limiting the use of high-emission travel options to reduce their carbon footprint"--

Marketing Strategy and Competitive Positioning 6e deals with the process of developing and implementing a marketing strategy. The book focuses on competitive positioning at the heart of marketing strategy and includes in-depth discussion of the processes used in marketing to achieve competitive advantage. The book is primarily about creating and sustaining superior performance in the marketplace. It focuses on the two central issues in marketing strategy formulation – the identification of target markets and the creation of a differential advantage. In doing that, it recognises the emergence of new potential target markets born of the recession and increased concern for climate change; and it examines ways in which firms can differentiate their offerings through the recognition of environmental and social concerns. The full text downloaded to your computer With eBooks you can: search for key concepts, words and phrases make highlights and notes as you study share your notes with friends eBooks are downloaded to your computer and accessible either offline through the Bookshelf (available as a free download), available online and also via the iPad and Android apps. Upon purchase, you'll gain instant access to this eBook. Time limit The eBooks products do not have an expiry date. You will continue to access your digital ebook products whilst you have your Bookshelf installed.

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