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6.6: Classroom Preparation Assignments

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    The Marketing Plan Exercise \(\PageIndex{1}\)
    1. Marketing approach and target markets
    2. Electronic and traditional media
    3. The methodical approach you intend to use
    4. Incorporate position statement
    Example

    Table of Contents – A Standard Outline Marketing Plan

    1. Vision
    2. Goals
    3. Purpose
    4. Customer
    5. Market Needs
    6. Market Trends
    7. Market Description
    8. Demographics
    9. Psychographics
    10. Behaviors
    11. Geographic Area
    12. Growth Projections
    13. Differentiators
    14. Direct Competition
    15. Indirect Competition Strategy
    16. Core Message
    17. Positioning Goal
    18. Key Strategic Indicators
    19. Core Branding Elements
    20. Colors
    21. Logo
    22. Images
    23. Product/Service Innovation
    24. Price Rationale
    25. Marketing Materials
    26. Marketing Story Case Study Plan
    27. Testimonial Plan
    28. Multi Media Materials
    29. Web Plan /Website Marketing +Strategy
    30. Content Strategy
    31. Search Engine Strategy
    32. Social Media Plan
    33. Social Networking
    34. Lead Generation Plan
    35. Advertising/Public Relations Referrals
    36. Direct Mail
    37. Mailing List Source & Follow-up
    38. Community Building Plan
    39. Loyalty Product/Service Offerings
    40. Critical Numbers
    41. Sales Forecast/Marketing Expense Budget
    42. Measurement Plans
    43. Key Marketing Metrics
    44. Marketing Training
    45. Marketing Organization
    Discussion Questions \(\PageIndex{2}\)
    1. How does marketing differ from selling?
    2. What does an effective marketing plan include and how does it differ from a business plan?
    3. How could a restaurant operation enter and expand within a segment and marketplace?
    4. What would be possible advantages offered by ‘technology’ to a foodservice operation?
    5. What are the two main types of sales promotions and what is the method?
    6. What techniques do ‘pull’ promotions utilize?
    7. What are the primary objectives of coupons and what advantages do they offer.

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