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Spec point: GCSE Edexcel – 2.2.1 Product

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Marketing

Product Differentiation

Product Differentiation in a Nutshell Product differentiation is the process of making a product stand out from rival products, so customers see it as different and better. A unique selling point, design,…

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New Product Development

New Product Development in a Nutshell New product development (NPD) is the process a business follows to take an idea and turn it into a product customers can buy. It runs from…

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Extension Strategy

Extension Strategy in a Nutshell An extension strategy is a deliberate action to lengthen a product’s life cycle, usually in late maturity or early decline. Tactics include new flavours, features, packaging, new…

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Product Life Cycle

Product Life Cycle in a Nutshell The product life cycle is a model that shows the stages a product passes through from launch to withdrawal, tracking sales and profit over time. The…

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Product Portfolio

Product Portfolio in a Nutshell A product portfolio is the full range of products a business sells, sometimes called the product mix. It is described by its width, length, depth and consistency.…

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Dog (Boston Matrix)

Dog (Boston Matrix) in a Nutshell A dog is a product with low market share in a low-growth market. It is a small player in a stagnant or shrinking market, often in…

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Question Mark (Boston Matrix)

Question Mark (Boston Matrix) in a Nutshell A question mark, also called a problem child, is a product with low relative market share in a high-growth market. Nobody knows its future. With…

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Cash Cow (Boston Matrix)

Cash Cow (Boston Matrix) in a Nutshell A cash cow is a product with high market share in a low-growth market. It is a market leader in a mature market, so sales…

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Star (Boston Matrix)

Star (Boston Matrix) in a Nutshell A star sits top-right in the Boston Matrix. It is a product with high market share in a fast-growing market. Stars bring strong revenue and brand…

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Boston Matrix

Boston Matrix in a Nutshell The Boston Matrix is a portfolio analysis tool created by the Boston Consulting Group in 1970. It plots each product on a grid using market growth and…

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Product

Product in a Nutshell A product is any good or service a business sells to meet a customer need or want. It is the first P of the marketing mix, and the…

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