Bhuvan Synopsis

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Table of Content

1. Introduction.

2. Objective.

3. Review of Literature.

4. Rationale of Study.

5. Research Methodology.

6. Reference.


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1. Introduction

FMCG Concept and Definition:

The term FMCG (fast moving consumer goods), although popular and frequently used

does not have a standard definition and is generally used in India to refer to products of everyday

use. Conceptually, however, the term refers to relatively fast moving items that are used directly

by the consumer. Thus, a significant gap exists between the general use and the conceptual

meaning of the term FMCG.

Further, difficulties crop up when attempts to devise a definition for FMCG. The problem

arises because the concept has a retail orientation and distinguishes between consumer products

on the basis of how quickly they move at the retailers shelves. The moot question therefore, is

what industry turnaround threshold should be for the item to qualify as an FMCG. Should the

turnaround happen daily, weekly, or monthly?

One of the factors on which the turnaround depends is the purchase cycle. However, the

purchase cycle for the same product tend to vary across population segments. Many low-income

households are forced to buy certain products more frequently because of lack of liquidity and

storage space while relatively high-income households buy the same products more infrequently.

Similarly, the purchase cycle also tends to vary because of cultural factors. Most Indians,

typically, prefer fresh food articles and therefore to buy relatively small quantities more

frequently. This is in sharp contrast with what happens in most western countries, where the

practice of buying and socking foods for relatively longer period is more prevalent. Thus, shouldthe inventory turnaround threshold be universal, or should it allow for income, cultural and

behavioral nuances?


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Characteristics of FMCG Products:

Individual items are of small value. But all FMCG products put together account for asignificant part of the consumer's budget.

The consumer keeps limited inventory of these products and prefers to purchase themfrequently, as and when required. Many of these products are perishable.

The consumer spends little time on the purchase decision. Rarely does he/she look fortechnical specifications (in contrast to industrial goods). Brand loyalties or

recommendations of reliable retailer/dealer drive purchase decisions.

Trial of a new product i.e. brand switching is often induced by heavy advertisement,recommendation of the retailer or neighbors/friends.

These products cater to necessities, comforts as well as luxuries. They meet the demandsof the entire cross section of population. Price and income elasticity of demand varies

across products and consumers.


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Introduction:

The importance of consumer sales promotion in the marketing mix of the fast moving

consumer goods (FMCG) category throughout the world has increased. Companies spend

considerable time in planning such activities. However, in order to enhance the effectiveness of

these activities, manufacturers should understand consumer and retailer interpretations of their

promotional activities. The study here pertains to consumers perceptions regarding sales

promotion. Some past researches have suggested that promotion itself has an effect on the

perceived value of the brand. This is because promotions provide utilitarian benefits such as

monetary savings, added value, increased quality and convenience as well as hedonic benefitssuch as entertainment, exploration and self-expression.

Broadly speaking most of the companies using Marketing Mix which includes

Price

Place (Channel of Distribution)

Product

Promotion

These are the four basic pillar of marketing mix. Most of the marketing strategies are

built on the basis of these criteria.

Promotion is one of the important elements of marketing mix. There are so many

elements of promotion such as

Advertising

Direct Marketing

Public Relations

Sales Promotion


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Traditionally, sales Promotions have been used by marketer to increase sales in the short

term. However, in the last few decades this communication tool has evolved and now is

considered from a strategic point of view. For this reason, it is necessary to realize new studies in

this area and study how consumers evaluate sales promotions.

Sales promotions have grown in both importance and frequency over the past few

decades. Although an accurate estimate for total sales promotions expenditures does not exist,

we can be sure that the trend is up.

Sales promotion serves three essential roles: It informs, persuades and reminds

prospective customers about a company and its products. Even the most useful product or brand

will be a failure if no one knows that it is available. As we know, channels of distribution take

more time in creating awareness because a product has to pass through many hands between a

producer and consumers.

Therefore, a producer has to inform channel members as well as ultimate consumers

about the attributes and availability of his products. The second purpose of promotion is

persuasion. The cut throat competition among different products puts tremendous pressure on

their manufacturers and they are compelled to undertake sales promotion activities. The third

purpose of promotion is reminding consumers about products availability and its potential to

satisfy their needs.

From these elements Sales Promotion is the element which is in the focus of this project.

Further Sales Promotion is quite broad term it includes


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Consumer Oriented Sales Promotion

Trade Oriented Sales Promotion


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2.Objectives

1. After studying this lesson, you will be able to:

2. explain the meaning of sales promotion;

3. state the objectives of sales promotion;

4. describe the various tools used in sales promotion;

5. recognise the role of each tool in promoting sales; and

6. describe the importance of sales promotion in business


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3. Review of Literature

3.0 Promotion and Consumption

3.1 Sales promotion Schemes and Consumer Preference

3.2 Brand Equity Measurement

3.3 Sales Promotion Types and Preferences

3.4 Valence of a promotion

3.5 When Promotion is Informative

3.6 Perceived discount

3.7 Store Image

3.8 Name Brand Vs Store Brand

3.9 Change in Purchase intention due to Sales promotions

3.10 Promotion threshold

3.11 Consumer Price Formation : Reference Prices

3.12 Price Elasticity

3.13 Sales Promotion: Immediate Price reduction

3.14 Consumer Goals

3.15 Price Promotion & Pre Purchase Goals

3.16 Promotion: Discount Vs Free Gift

3.17 Consumer Response to Deal Exclusivity

3.18 The Effects of Gender on consumer response to Deal Exclusivity

3.19 Sales Promotion and Brand Equity

3.20 The Effects of Sales promotions on Brand Knowledge


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4. Rationale of Study.

Research Purpose

This study examined sales promotion and consumer behavior in the context of financial

services. The purpose of the research was to study how sales promotion influence

consumer behavior in the marketing of financial services. The influence of sales

promotion was studied by observing the credit card purchases before, during and after

the promotional periods. The subject was of interest for the case company as they had

challenged the Finnish credit card markets by introducing new product features aimed at

persuaiding customers to use credit card as a daily payment method. The initiative was

reinforced by a set of sales promotion activities, which were the focus of this research.


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5. Research Methodology.

The theoretical part of the research was based on the academic literature on the subjects

of sales promotion, consumer behavior and financial services. Theoretical framework

was constructed based on the literature. The empirical study was conducted as a

quantitative research with a quasi-experimental time series design. The data in the

analysis was located in the company database and it was analyzed by SAS 9.3 using

statistical methods of one-way ANOVA, two-way ANOVA, cross tabulation and t-test.


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6. Reference.

1) Philip kotler

Marketing Management Book

2) C.R. Kothari

Research Methodology Book.

3) www.maiharcement.co.in

(Website of Maihar Cement)

4) www.cmaindia.org

(Website of Cement manufacturer association of India)

5) www.indiainforline.com

(Information about industry)

6) www.google.com

(For searching various related sites)

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