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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Foreword: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Market RealityIn today's ever-changing business world, an MBA provides the theoretical foundation, analytical frameworks, and critical thinking skills necessary for success. However, business leaders must apply this knowledge to achieve tangible results. This ability can only be developed through experience. In marketing, for example, this means moving beyond textbook definitions to create, implement, and adjust robust plans that promote growth and provide value.The Marketing Plan in Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Succeed is your essential companion on this journey. Designed specifically for MBA/Graduate students, this guide will help you master the application of marketing concepts, not just the theory. This guide will ask the following questions: How can you translate marketing concepts and case studies into practical actions? How can you develop a comprehensive marketing plan from scratch? How can you ensure that your plan is a living roadmap for success that permeates your entire organization and is more than just a document?Even seasoned professionals often base critical business decisions on erroneous assumptions about the competitive environment. This can lead to major setbacks. In contrast, market-oriented companies demonstrate that a consistent focus on customers, competitors, and future trends, backed by reliable data, fosters successful innovation and growth. This guide is based on the idea that financial success is closely tied to marketing ability, and that improvisation in marketing should be avoided. We will provide a structured approach that goes beyond mere concepts.Understand foundational marketing principles and the critical importance of a market orientation that places customers at the heart of every decision.Navigate each core component of a marketing plan, including environmental analysis and customer segmentation, developing a coherent marketing mix and ensuring effective implementation and control.Equip yourself with practical tools: Each chapter provides the theoretical background, as well as templates, clear guidelines, a checklist of common mistakes to avoid, and cutting-edge AI prompts and resources to enhance your analytical capabilities.Learn from real-world examples that show the consequences of poor marketing and the benefits of a well-executed, data-driven approach.As you work through this guide, you will develop the practical skills and strategic mindset necessary for creating marketing plans that are theoretically sound, actionable, and designed for the success of any organization, whether private, public, or governmental, with its necessary adaptations. Throughout this book, the term "company" will serve as the primary reference. However, readers should interpret it as their own organization or the organization for which they are developing a marketing plan. You will learn how to create, communicate, and deliver value in any industry or business context. About the Author: Dr. Alessandro Comai is an associate professor of marketing at the International University of Japan. His research focuses on marketing, digital marketing, and open innovation. He has accumulated over 20 years of professional experience in marketing intelligence and teaching. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
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Seller: California Books, Miami, FL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Foreword: Bridging the Gap Between Theory and Market RealityIn today's ever-changing business world, an MBA provides the theoretical foundation, analytical frameworks, and critical thinking skills necessary for success. However, business leaders must apply this knowledge to achieve tangible results. This ability can only be developed through experience. In marketing, for example, this means moving beyond textbook definitions to create, implement, and adjust robust plans that promote growth and provide value.The Marketing Plan in Practice: A Step-by-Step Guide to Succeed is your essential companion on this journey. Designed specifically for MBA/Graduate students, this guide will help you master the application of marketing concepts, not just the theory. This guide will ask the following questions: How can you translate marketing concepts and case studies into practical actions? How can you develop a comprehensive marketing plan from scratch? How can you ensure that your plan is a living roadmap for success that permeates your entire organization and is more than just a document?Even seasoned professionals often base critical business decisions on erroneous assumptions about the competitive environment. This can lead to major setbacks. In contrast, market-oriented companies demonstrate that a consistent focus on customers, competitors, and future trends, backed by reliable data, fosters successful innovation and growth. This guide is based on the idea that financial success is closely tied to marketing ability, and that improvisation in marketing should be avoided. We will provide a structured approach that goes beyond mere concepts.Understand foundational marketing principles and the critical importance of a market orientation that places customers at the heart of every decision.Navigate each core component of a marketing plan, including environmental analysis and customer segmentation, developing a coherent marketing mix and ensuring effective implementation and control.Equip yourself with practical tools: Each chapter provides the theoretical background, as well as templates, clear guidelines, a checklist of common mistakes to avoid, and cutting-edge AI prompts and resources to enhance your analytical capabilities.Learn from real-world examples that show the consequences of poor marketing and the benefits of a well-executed, data-driven approach.As you work through this guide, you will develop the practical skills and strategic mindset necessary for creating marketing plans that are theoretically sound, actionable, and designed for the success of any organization, whether private, public, or governmental, with its necessary adaptations. Throughout this book, the term "company" will serve as the primary reference. However, readers should interpret it as their own organization or the organization for which they are developing a marketing plan. You will learn how to create, communicate, and deliver value in any industry or business context. About the Author: Dr. Alessandro Comai is an associate professor of marketing at the International University of Japan. His research focuses on marketing, digital marketing, and open innovation. He has accumulated over 20 years of professional experience in marketing intelligence and teaching. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.