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What is marketing..........................................................................................................................................4
Concept of marketing.....................................................................................................................................4
Production Concept....................................................................................................................................4
Product Concept.........................................................................................................................................4
Selling concept...........................................................................................................................................4
Marketing concept.....................................................................................................................................5
Types of Marketing........................................................................................................................................5
Digital Marketing.......................................................................................................................................5
Content Marketing.....................................................................................................................................5
Event Marketing.........................................................................................................................................5
McDonald’s...................................................................................................................................................6
Introduction....................................................................................................................................................6
Mission and Vision....................................................................................................................................6
Interrelation of different departments in McDonald’s...................................................................................7
Interrelation Between Production and Supply chain departments.............................................................7
Interrelation Between the Sales and Marketing department......................................................................8
Swot Analysis................................................................................................................................................8
Strengths....................................................................................................................................................8
Weaknesses................................................................................................................................................9
Opportunities..............................................................................................................................................9
Threats........................................................................................................................................................9
Pestle Analysis...............................................................................................................................................9
Political and Legal Factors.......................................................................................................................10
Economic and Technological Factors......................................................................................................10
Social and Envirinmental factors.............................................................................................................10
McDonald’s Perceptual Map........................................................................................................................11
What is Marketing Mix...............................................................................................................12
Marketing Budget..........................................................................................................................12
7P’s of Marketing Mix...................................................................................................................13
5C’s of Marketing Mix..................................................................................................................14
Strategies and Tactical Approaches Applied by McDonald's..........................................................14
Innovation and Product Development Strategy of McDonald's.....................................................14
Cimpetitive Strategy of McDonald's..............................................................................................15
Brand Positioning and Growth Strategy of McDonald's................................................................15
Global Exapnsion and Penetration of McDonald's........................................................................15
Marketing Plan
Introduction of New Product......................................................................................................16
Logo...............................................................................................................................................17
Tagline...........................................................................................................................................17
Corporate Color.............................................................................................................................18
Packaging.......................................................................................................................................19
Target Audience.............................................................................................................................19
Marketing Environment:............................................................................................................20
SWOT Analysis of Product.........................................................................................................21
Strengths........................................................................................................................................21
Weaknesses....................................................................................................................................21
Opportunities.................................................................................................................................22
Threats...........................................................................................................................................22
Positioning Map:..........................................................................................................................22
Digital Marketing.........................................................................................................................22
Social Media Marketing..............................................................................................................22
Advertisement................................................................................................................................22
Marketing Budget for Digital Marketing.......................................................................................22
Offline Marketing..........................................................................................................................22
Marketing Budget for Offline Marketing..................................................................................23
Relevant performance metrics.......................................................................................................23
Return on Investment (ROI)..........................................................................................................23
Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)...........................................................................................................24
Cost Per Lead (CPL)......................................................................................................................24
Click-Through Rate (CTR)............................................................................................................24
Bibliography.................................................................................................................................25
What is Marketing
A process in which company attract the customers by promoting, selling and distributing
products or services. It includes consider needs and wants of customers by creating new plan and
strategies to target customers. The main purpose of marketing is to enhance values for the
improvement of product and services to encourage the customers (BAKER, 2016)
Concept of Marketing
The marketing concept is a process that revolves around by fulfilling customer’s need and want
while achieving organizational goal. It's an approach that focus on understanding customer needs
and preferences, then designing products, services, and marketing strategies to satisfy those
needs better than competitors. This concept also emphasizes on building long-term relationships
with the customers by delivering superior values. The activities that create and exchange values
for the customers in building relationship as well (BAKER, 2016)
(BHASIN, 2023)
Event Marketing
Event marketing shows a strategical promotion of the events such as conferences, trade shows,
new product launches, and the marketing activations to engage target audiences and achieve
specific marketing objectives for the organization (CHAN, 2011)
COMPANY
Introduction
McDonald’s is the largest and most recognizable fast-food chain globally, best known for its
burgers, French fries, and iconic sandwiches like the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and Egg
McMuffin. Moreover, a kid-friendly Happy Meal is available. Based in Chicago, this brand is
among the most well-known ones available.. (ENCYCLOPEDIA, 2024)
By the early 21st century, there were over 360 of these houses operating throughout the world,
and Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) was established in 1987. In 2022, McDonald's
donated $20 million to RMHC as a portion of a $100 million pledge. The market price of its
shares is 292.50. It earns $25.49 billion annually.
Strengths of McDonald’s
McDonald’s possesses several strengths so that have contributed to its success and competitive
advantages in the global marketplace where they are able to perform well. Its unique taste and
the values which it provides to its consumers (RASTA, 2024)
Weaknesses of McDonald’s
As there are benefits to the franchise model, McDonald's also loses some control over the caliber
and consistency of its offerings at various locations. Numerous issues pertaining to labor
methods, environmental effects, and animal welfare have been directed towards McDonald's,
potentially harming the company's reputation and brand image. (RASTA, 2024)
Opportunities of McDonald’s
It is a chance for McDonald’s to enhance the menu and capitalize on the growing health-
conscious consumer segment. McDonald's can continue to expand its full of variety items for its
targeted customers. (RASTA, 2024)
Threats of McDonald’s
Several fast-food businesses, as well as other kinds of eateries and food delivery services,
compete with McDonald's. McDonald's conventional business model may be put to the test by
changes in consumer tastes toward food options that are fresher, healthier, and more ethically
sourced. More regulations pertaining to labor practices, environmental standards, food safety,
and labeling may result in higher expenses and operating difficulties for McDonald's. (RASTA,
2024)
Marketing Mix:
It is a method for looking at the factors that could directly or indirectly affect a commercial
operation. is primarily tactical in nature that can be apply to carry out the overall marketing
strategy (KOTLER, 2018) These marketing tactics can meet consumer’s needs and desires
effectively by placing its offers to its loyal targeted customers (OPRESNIK, 2020)
Marketing Budget:
Marketing budget shoes a set of amounts of that has allocated by a company or an organization
for marketing activities within a specific period or for a typically financial year. This budget of
McDonald’s includes all expenses related to marketing efforts that aimed at promoting products
and services, increasing revenue, building brand awareness, and driving sales (BAHADOR,
2019)
2. Price:
Price, also referred to as the value charged for any good or services. Setting a product's price is a
very challenging process for businesses because there are so many factors to take into account,
including the necessity of the product, the cost involved, the consumer's responsibility to pay,
international regulations, government limits, and the prices competitors are charging for
comparable products.
Due to a few previously discussed variables, McDonald's has established varying prices for their
Big Mac in different nations. MacDonald's pricing strategy looks at each country's demand for
their goods in order to increase market share (BAHADOR, 2019)
3. Place (Distribution):
The third and important component of the marketing mix is place. It includes the location can
comprise the company's headquarters, distributors, storefront, potential online product
placement, and logistical through which these sources are used (BAHADOR, 2019)
4. Promotion:
One of the most effective strategies a business can do to boost sales is promotion. Promotion is
the process by which a business informs potential clients about the qualities and advantages of its
products. A promotion campaign can boost sales, foster brand loyalty, and raise customer
awareness of a company's products (ISORAITE, 2016). (BAHADOR, 2019)
5. People:
McDonald’s values for its staff and customers have significant role. Their role in delivering food
is more valuable. McDonald’s employees serve as brand ambassadors and they representing the
company's values, norms and commitment to their customer’s satisfaction (BAHADOR, 2019)
6. Process:
McDonald’s focuses on regulating its business processes to improve efficiency and customer
satisfaction as they need of taste from the company. All the recipes are on prescribed standers
with respect area (BAHADOR, 2019)
7. Physical Evidence:
McDonald’s always emphasizes on the physical evidence of its brand through those factors such
as product design, packaging, recipe, taste and delivery of food (KOTLER, 2018)
1. Customers:
McDonald’s prioritizes understanding its customer’s needs, preferences, and behaviors. Because
these are asset of the company. McDonald’s conduct market research to gather insights into
consumer demographics, psychographics, and purchase motivations (KOTLER, 2018)
2. Company:
McDonald’s emphasizes its brand identity, values, and mission. They mostly strive to
differentiate themselves from the competitors by highlighting their commitment to the
innovation, quality, and environmental sustainability for the progress of the organization
(KOTLER, 2018)
3. Collaborators:
McDonald’s collaborates with various partners, including suppliers, distributors, dealerships, and
service providers. The basic aim is to enhance long term revenue of the organization
4. Competitors:
It is important for McDonald’s to closely monitors its competitors' actions, strengths, and
weaknesses. Because of market competitors and market trend. Also they analyze market
dynamics, competitive positioning, and industry trends to identify opportunities and threats
(REKOM, 2006)
5. Climate:
The "climate" in this context refers to the broader economic, political, social, and technological
factors that can be impact on McDonald’s business environment. McDonald’s team evaluates
macroeconomic trends, regulatory developments, cultural norms, and technological
advancements to anticipate opportunities and challenges in long run (SHABBIR, 2018)
Review and Evaluate strategies and tactical approaches applied by McDonald’s;
Marketing Plan
A marketing plan is an all-inclusive document or strategy that lists the marketing goals and
objectives of a firm, as well as the steps and methods needed to accomplish them in a given
amount of time. It acts as a road plan for directing marketing initiatives, assigning funds, and
assessing results by the product and services (DRUMMOND, 2006) All things considered, a
marketing strategy guarantees that marketing activities are in line with the organization's
overarching aims and objectives and offers an organized method of accomplishing marketing
objectives. It is an essential tool for organizing and informing various departments or
stakeholders within an organization about marketing plans.
Logo:
Always
Desi
Tagline:
The tagline that McDonalds wants to associate this product with is “Always Desi”. As this
Burger will be the best in its menu. because it has some new taste.
Corporate Color:
McDonalds has decided on using the color green and Brown to show the freshness and crispiness
of the Fried Pc of the Burger. This may increase the appetite of the consumers.
Packaging:
Objectives for Brand Recognition is very interesting. Packaging can also assist consumers in
recognizing the brands or goods they have a strong loyalty matter.
Target Audience:
McDonalds believes that the target audience for this product with be in between the age groups
between 18 to 40 years, this is also the target age and audience for people that go to health clubs
(Gyms, Sports Complex etc.), The target area for this product are people from Lahore,
Islamabad, Karachi, Quetta, Sialkot etc (Ministry of Industries & Production, 2014). Basically,
any urban population from major cities.
Marketing Environment:
Marketing Environment consists of all the internal and external factors that drive a company’s
marketing. It can basically mean the internal and external factors that helps the company to
connect with its consumers (Udoagw, 2022).
Natural Factors:
Although they are not directly under human control, natural forces in the marketing environment
have a big influence on marketing tactics and activities. These elements may significantly impact
sectors, enterprises, and consumer behavior. Therefore, McDonalds has enhanced its quality to
such an extent in order to draw in customers.
Technological Factors:
In the electric sector, technological aspects are always crucial. It affects a number of factors,
including consumer preferences, marketing, distribution, and production. New technologies as
taste in Burgers are being introduced into the market, and contemporary manufacturing
techniques are being used as recipe.
Political Factors:
Political climate and industry are closely related. If the political environment is unstable, no
industry can advance. Therefore, political considerations have a big influence on the biscuit
business through influencing laws, trade agreements, and government initiatives that can have a
direct or indirect impact on the McDonalds production, distribution, and market circumstances.
Cultural Factors:
When discussing the circumstances surrounding McDonalds planned launch of the Fri Pc
Burger, cultural considerations are crucial. Because expanding a target market requires
understanding the local population's culture, standard of life, and behavior.
Economic Factors:
Any nation's economy directly affects whether a product succeeds or fails. Being a resident of
Pakistan, McDonalds must also deal with these issues. since the state of the economy is unstable.
Thus, McDonalds also takes into account its negative aspects. such as pricing strategies, rivals,
regional market dynamics, etc.
Demographic Factors:
The electric industry is significantly shaped by demographic considerations, which also have an
impact on consumer preferences, consumption habits, market segmentation, and tactics for
product innovation. Therefore, the McDonalds energy saver's distinctive size and features draw
in customers.
Strengths
New as Taste
Crispy
Highly liked by foody People
Weaknesses
Not liked by every age consumer
Fried Piece can be harm as high cholesterol
Opportunities
Geographical importance
Health Trend on the rise
Targets all age groups
Threats
Chance of failure because of outlier product
Change of Health Trends
Positioning Map:
High Quality
HARDEES
Mc Fri Pc Burger
KFC Subway
Low Quality
LO4
Digital Marketing:
The process of pushing products, services, brands, or concepts to target markets by using any
digital source is known as digital marketing. It incorporates a wide range of internet marketing
techniques and strategies to reach and engage potential customers, through which it can handle
and spread the massages to its targets customers.
Social media marketing is among the most successful kind of digital marketing. (CHAFFEY,
2019)
McDonalds is also thinking to use this advertisement across all major social media platforms,
such as YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Offline Marketing:
Offline Marketing can be defined as any sort of marketing or advertisement that is done without
the aid or help of internet, Preferably TV, Radio, Billboards, Pop up stalls and a Launch Event
Marketing Budget for Offline Marketing:
TVs Radio Billboards Launch Event
300,000 50,000 250,000 400,000
A performance indicator called return on investment is used to assess and analyze the
effectiveness or profitability of an investment. Return on investment, or ROI, is a measure of
how profitable an investment is estimated to be.
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