Marketing theories and frameworks explained with real Indian brand examples, including Positioning, STP, BCG Matrix, and more
Ask a room full of MBA students to name a strategy framework, and SWOT analysis in marketing is usually the first thing anyone says. It’s also, in my experience teaching it, the framework students most often use badly, treating it as a listing exercise rather than a genuine strategic tool. What SWOT Analysis in Marketing […]
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Introduction “The types of buying behavior in marketing explain why consumers make different purchase decisions in different situations.” If you are an MBA student, you already know this: Buying a phone = 10 YouTube reviewsBuying a biscuit = “jo dikha, woh uthaya” Why does this happen? Because not all buying decisions are the same. This
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When you think about marketing, what comes to mind? Ads on TV, amazing jingles, or perhaps a super viral Instagram post? While all of these are important, they’re just the tip of the iceberg. Behind the scenes, there’s a structured process that helps companies connect with their customers in the most effective way possible. Enter
As MBA students, you’ve already come across the AIDA model in your marketing books: Attention, Interest, Desire, and Action. It’s the golden sequence every marketer swears by to guide a consumer from “Who’s that?” to “Take my money!” But have you ever wondered how this model plays out in the energetic and diverse world of
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In today’s marketing landscape, if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it. Whether you’re preparing for your next marketing internship or gearing up for a role in brand, digital, or performance marketing, understanding digital marketing metrics is non-negotiable. This blog will break down 10 key digital marketing metrics that every MBA student should know
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The STP model in marketing — Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning — is one of the most essential frameworks every MBA student and marketer should master. It helps brands identify their ideal customer base, tailor marketing strategies, and occupy a distinct place in the consumer’s mind. In India, where markets are extremely diverse in language, income,
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PESTEL as a Bollywood Blockbuster The PESTEL framework (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal) is a strategic tool (mostly in marketing) used to analyze and monitor the external macro-environmental factors that might impact an organization. I am sure you have seen many Bollywood movies – so lets take some inspiration from them and understand PESEL
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Ansoff Matrix The Ansoff Matrix is a strategic framework that helps companies decide their growth strategies based on markets (current vs. new) and products (existing vs. new). Now let’s spice things up with famous Hollywood movie scenarios to make each quadrant of the Ansoff Matrix more fun and relatable! 1. Market Penetration (Existing Product +
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BCG Matrix (Boston Consulting Group Matrix), popularly known as Growth-Share Matrix, is a strategic tool used to analyze a company’s portfolio of products or business units. It categorizes these products or units into four quadrants based on their market growth rate and market share. The four quadrants in the BCG Matrix are: Stars: Products or
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7Ps of marketing (marketing mix) 7Ps of marketing is a widely popular and one of the most basic framework that helps businesses analyze and develop their marketing strategies. These elements encompass various aspects of the marketing mix, including product, price, place, promotion, people, process, and physical evidence. Let’s explore each P with examples from India
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