Marketing for Startups
Introduction
Marketing is visibility; without it, even the best product or service won't succeed. Marketing connects the business with its customers.
A brand is more than just a logo or name; it's the company's promise to its customers, defining expectations, differentiating from competitors, and building an emotional connection (examples: Coca-Cola, Nike, Tesla).
Marketing strategy is the crucial planning phase before taking action. It involves market analysis, setting clear goals, developing specific approaches (like product development, pricing -, distribution - and communication strategy), and controlling the implementation.
Marketing actions are the specific, concrete steps (like advertising campaigns, social media activities, promotions) taken to execute the marketing strategy.