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Marketing 101
A one-day training course covering everything you need to know about marketing in today’s constantly changing climate

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Program Description:

The world of marketing is changing fast – learn the most up-to-date strategies to maximize your efforts!

As a marketer, you face new challenges and opportunities every day. Thanks to changes in technologies, the old ways of marketing have become just that, old and outdated. You need to tailor your efforts for maximum impact, to reach today’s attention span-challenged audience and drive your point home in no time flat.

It can be a real challenge, and it’s not one that you can afford to overlook. If you want to get the absolute best results possible out of all of your marketing efforts, then you can’t afford to miss Marketing 101.

Master the fundamentals of marketing and watch your results soar!

If you don’t have a marketing degree (or even if you do), figuring out how to design and implement an effective marketing strategy is not an easy task. You have to find out the best way to improve your organization’s visibility, improve your brand, and build relationships with your customers. It’s a lot of work, and it’s a constantly changing and evolving field.

Sign up for Marketing 101 and you’ll learn how to:

  • Develop an effective marketing plan
  • Position your organization for maximum impact
  • Use advertising and public relations to generate interest
  • And more!

Build a relationship with your customers – Marketing 101 will show you how!

Marketing is about a lot more than just advertising and public relations. At its root, it’s about building a relationship with customers and potential customers. It’s listening to what clients are asking for, rather than telling them what they should want. It’s creating a brand that speaks to people and sticks in their minds. It’s both an art and a science.

You can’t afford to wing it when it comes to marketing your organization. Sign up for Marketing 101 and learn how to promote your organization the most efficient way possible. Don’t wait, it’s simply too important. Sign up now!


One-Day Seminar

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+ What You'll Learn: (click + to expand)

  • Design an effective marketing program – You’ll learn how to create a great marketing plan from scratch, one that will boost your organization’s visibility and lead to continued growth.


  • Avoid common marketing mistakes – Every marketer, regardless of experience, occasionally falls victim to mistakes and bad decisions. Marketing 101 will help you identify and avoid some of the most common marketing mistakes.


  • Connect with your customers – The ultimate goal of any marketing plan is to connect with customers. This training will teach you the most effective way to grab their attention and influence their decisions.


  • Leverage advertising and public relations – Advertising and PR are the cornerstones of most marketing campaigns. This seminar will show you how to maximize their impact.


  • Research and plan your campaign for great results – You’ll learn the fundamentals of researching your customers, competitors, and industry, and then plan accordingly to get great results.


  • Promote your organization in the best way possible – The skills you learn in Marketing 101 will convince your customers and potential customers that your product or service is the only logical choice.


+ Workshop Agenda: (click + to expand)

The Basics of Marketing

  • What is marketing?
  • The impact of perceptions and attitudes on marketing
  • Market segmentation
  • Creating an effective marketing plan

Marketing Research

  • The 5-step marketing research process
  • Primary or secondary? The different types of data and how to use each
  • Basic survey design
  • Market segmentation

The 4 Ps: Product, Price, Place, Promotion

Product Positioning

  • The 4 targeting strategies – undifferentiated, concentrated, differentiated, and customized
  • Head-to-head positioning
  • Differentiated positioning
  • Perception mapping

Pricing Fundamentals

  • Setting the price – what to consider
  • Identifying objectives and constraints
  • Estimating demand and revenue
  • Pricing in competitive markets

Placement and Marketing Channels

  • Channel members: producer, distributor, agent, wholesaler, dealer, and retailer
  • The function of a marketing channel
  • Channel conflicts – potential roadblocks
  • How to choose the best channel for your needs

Promotional Strategy

  • The promotional mix: advertising, selling, public relations, and sales promotions
  • Creating a consistent message
  • Setting promotion objectives
  • Consumer responses – determining what is and isn’t working

Other Marketing Considerations

Retailing

  • Types of retailing
  • Retail strategy
  • Retail pricing

Branding

  • What is a brand?
  • Building a brand with real value
  • Brand development strategies

Advertising

  • Types of advertising – the benefits and drawbacks of each
  • How to develop an advertising program
  • Media planning – the basics
  • Determining which channel to use


+ Attendee Reviews: (click + to expand)

"The trainer was full of energy and made the subject matter exciting."
J. Bershinsky

"I enjoyed my day! Thanks for all the info!"
T. Lee

"This was my first seminar and I thought it was very beneficial. I learned a lot!"
D. Wilson

"The training was excellent and I’m hoping to use this with my employment."
L. Noble

"Informative and very down to earth. I wish the sessions were longer!"
S. Breitenbach



Cancellation Details: If circumstances arise that require you to cancel your enrollment in Marketing 101, you may substitute another person in your place or receive a credit memo for a future seminar of equal value. Or, you may receive a refund, minus a $10 enrollment processing charge, provided you notify us at least five days before the training. At that time, any additional online training materials included in your registration will be deactivated.

Additionally, if your enrollment included a STAR12 membership, it will also be cancelled at that time. Once you attend Marketing 101, or any other seminar through your STAR12 membership, no refunds will be granted.

 

Continuing education credits may be recognized by your professional board. Contact your own board to find what’s required.

If you have any specific questions concerning our CEU/CPE programs, please e-mail our CEU/CPE representative.

 

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