Industry analysis is one of the important ingredients of strategic marketing. By understanding the behavior of the industry, marketers try to anticipate change or identify opportunities and threats. It requires a thorough look at the customers and their needs, market segments, major players and competitors, market behavior like growth rates and the like, and the environment with its uncertainties. [Read more...]
Case Study as a Learning Tool
May 29, 2008 By Leave a Comment
At a conference some years ago, I heard many science educators at all levels talk about “doing science.” At first, it sounded somewhat strange. As I listened and understood the phrase in context, it made eminent sense. They were simply saying, “the only way to learn science is by practicing it.” In the same spirit, I say, “let’s do marketing” to the tune of cases. [Read more...]
