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Marketing Channel Benefits
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Marketing Channel Benefits
This course is part of Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market Specialization
Instructor: Sandy Jap
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This course is part of the Marketing Channel Strategy & B2B2C Routes to Market Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module will define the scope and importance of marketing channels in the firm's route-to-market strategy. A case example involving distribution of oral rehydration salts in Africa will be used as an example of the trade offs, objectives, and practical solutions that a channel strategist would employ. This module will also overview the course structure and the general framework for developing your channel strategy, solving route-to-market problems, and the organization of the course content. Begin by downloading the slide deck in the reading section to annotate and follow along with the video lecture.
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6 videos3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt
In this session, we will consider how marketing channel strategy can be a source of value, leading to revenue growth via the identification of new customer segments or intensifying existing segment purchases. A series of examples will illustrate how innovative routes-to-market can result in explosive value and differentiated product-channel offerings that can become the basis of competitive advantage.
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3 videos2 readings2 assignments
Overviews the most common channel benefits desired and valuation differences. Provides a case example of how these preferences can and should drive key channel decisions, like whether a grocer should offer an online channel to customers.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment
This session will illustrate how to use a channel benefit audit tool to guide channel solutions and resource priorities. The channel benefit audit is fundamental to informing decisions around positioning, pricing, and competitive advantage.
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4 videos2 readings1 assignment
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MK
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Reviewed on Oct 23, 2024
Its quite informative, the training content is simplified and flavored with real examples
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Reviewed on Feb 15, 2023
This course is both interesting and useful. I only recommend you watch the videos on 1.25x or 1.5x, because the professor speaks a little slow. However it is clear she knows a lot about the topic.
MH
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Reviewed on Feb 26, 2024
it was really great experience , thanks course era give me financial aid
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