scholarly journals The Methods for Assessing the Efficiency of the International Marketing Strategy of a Consulting Company

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (525) ◽  
pp. 31-37
Author(s):  
O. V. Gron ◽  
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V. O. Harkusha ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Latent Variables ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
International Market ◽  
Consulting Services ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Detailed Assessment ◽  
International Marketing Strategy ◽  
Consulting Industry ◽  
Characteristic Features

The article is aimed at exploring the features of the international market of consulting services in the sphere of technical design and engineering, analyzing the available methods for evaluating the efficiency of the international marketing strategy of a company and identifying the most relevant methods for assessing the marketing mechanism in the consulting industry. The analysis is carried out by comparing and collating the theoretical and practical results of specific criteria and methods, taking into account the specifics of the sphere of consulting, dynamism and variability of this market, which is growing rapidly and has the potential for further modifications. Trends and characteristic features of the international market of consulting engineering services are considered. The existing methods for evaluation of efficiency of the company’s international marketing strategy are analyzed and the most optimal methods are defined depending on the market in which the company operates, its internal resource capabilities and the strength of influence of environmental factors. As a result of the research, practical methods for evaluating the efficiency of the marketing strategy of a consulting company were systematized and the most efficient tools for assessing the feasibility, profitability, expedience of a particular international marketing strategy for a consulting company were specified, as well as a comprehensive strategic planning of international marketing activities was formed taking into account the peculiarities of the sphere of consulting on the basis of which the distinguished methods work. Prospects for further research are the analysis of batch methods of factor analysis, matrix regression analysis for modeling the relationships between latent variables of the marketing strategy and a more detailed assessment of its efficiency precisely for a consulting company on the international market.

scholarly journals Marketing meets Web 2.0, social media, and creative consumers: Implications for international marketing strategy

2012 ◽  
Vol 55 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-271 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pierre R. Berthon ◽  
Leyland F. Pitt ◽  
Kirk Plangger ◽  
Daniel Shapiro
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Web 2.0 ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
International Marketing Strategy

scholarly journals International marketing strategies of emerging market firms

2018 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-214 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathaniel Boso ◽  
Yaw A. Debrah ◽  
Joseph Amankwah-Amoah
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Emerging Market ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Special Issue ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Perspectives ◽  
International Marketing Strategy ◽  
Emerging Market Firms

Purpose The purpose of this paper is twofold: to publish scholarly works that extend knowledge on the drivers, consequences and boundary conditions of international marketing strategies employed by emerging market firms of all sizes and types; and to advance a narrative for future research on emerging market firms’ international marketing activities. Design/methodology/approach To achieve this agenda, the authors invited scholars to submit quality manuscripts to the special issue. Manuscripts that addressed the special issue theme from varied theoretical perspectives and methodological approaches were invited. Findings Out of 70 manuscripts reviewed, 7 are eventually accepted for inclusion in this special issue. The papers touched on interesting research topics bothering on international marketing practices of emerging market firms using blend of interesting theoretical perspectives and variety of methods. Key theoretical perspectives used include resource-based theory, internationalization theory, institutional theory and corporate visual identity theory. The authors employed unique sets of methods including literature review, surveys, panel data, and process-based qualitative and case-study enquiries. The authors used some of the most advanced analytical techniques to analyze their data. Originality/value This introduction to the special issue provides a review of the extant literature on the international marketing strategy of emerging market firms, focusing on summarizing key empirical contributions on the topic over the last three decades. Subsequently, the authors discuss how each paper included in this special issue helps advance the agenda to develop scholarly knowledge on emerging market firms’ international marketing strategy.

scholarly journals The role of culture in the determination of a standardized or localized marketing strategy

2008 ◽  
Vol 39 (2) ◽  
pp. 37-44 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. H. Van Heerden ◽  
C. Barter
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Marketing Strategies ◽  
Target Market ◽  
International Environment ◽  
International Marketing Strategy

Given that culture is an important factor in the international environment, it is a necessity that culture be well understood in order to achieve success in international marketing strategies. Previous research focused more on the broader influence of culture on marketing strategies, with few studies focusing on the way in which culture and marketing affect and are effected by one another, culture’s role in the localisation or standardisation of a marketing strategy, as well as which elements of the marketing strategy to standardise versus localise. The sample was drawn from key employees working within reputable multinational organisations in South Africa. No hypotheses were formulated or tested but instead this exploratory study identified areas, which have not been researched in South Africa and eight propositions based on the findings were formulated. The findings indicate that culture plays a very important role in the overall formulation of an international marketing strategy, and it was not conclusive whether such a strategy should be standardised or whether it should be localised. Generally, the responses suggest that a marketer’s strategy should suit the local culture in order to reach them and have the desired effect on the target market, and not the other way around because such evolutions could take an extensive amount of time in order to achieve marketing goals.

scholarly journals Vichy goes to Brazil: the road to success

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-24
Author(s):  
Susana Silva ◽  
Dayane Gôuvea Lima ◽  
Juliana Teixeira Correia
Keyword(s):  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Learning Outcomes ◽  
International Marketing ◽  
Marketing Mix ◽  
Internationalization Process ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Strategy Adaptation ◽  
Academic Level ◽  
International Marketing Strategy ◽  
The Impact

Learning outcomes The learning outcomes are as follows: analyze the risks and difficulties involved in the internationalization process and the impact of cultural variables (external analysis); understand how the balance between adaptation and standardization can be worked out in building a successful international marketing strategy (adaptation vs standardization dilemma); and analyze how a restructuring of marketing mix variables can shape an assertive and effective repositioning strategy (marketing-mix program). Case overview/synopsis The case of Vichy presents a specific internationalization process, from a European brand in a growing segment, to Brazil, a country with extreme cultural diversity where the barriers to internationalization are large and complex. The case can be analyzed from the point of view of brand repositioning, as it discusses the strategies adopted by the brand during entry into the Brazilian market, and its subsequent repositioning, bearing in mind a better adaptation to the market in question. The goal is to encourage discussions about how cultural barriers can influence the internationalization process of a brand and how the balance between adaptation and standardization can be worked out in building an assertive and effective international marketing strategy. Complexity academic level Master students. Supplementary materials Teaching Notes are available for educators only. Please contact your library to gain login details or email [email protected] to request teaching notes. Subject code CSS 8: Marketing.

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