The Marketing Mix.
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The Marketing Mix The major marketing management decisions can be classified in one of the following four categories: * Product * Price * Place (distribution) * Promotion These variables are known as the marketing mix or the 4 P's of marketing. They are the variables that marketing managers can control in order to best satisfy customers in the target market. The marketing mix is portrayed in the following diagram: The Marketing Mix The firm attempts to generate a positive response in the target market by blending these four marketing mix variables in an optimal manner. Product Microsoft needs the Xbox to be the leader in the gaming market and needs a competitive advantage over the Sony Playstation and the Game cube. Xbox has many features, which will appeal to different audiences. From the SWOT an analysis I conclude the Product should contain the following features: * A good reputation with customers * Development potential * To...


