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3.5.4 - The elements of the marketing mix GapFill

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Product, price, place and promotion are elements of the  product life cyclemarketing mixBoston Boxdesign mix.

The simplest pricing method for a small dressmaker producing individual wedding dresses would be  loss leadercompetitive pricingpenetration pricingcost-plus. However, a mobile phone manufacturer may use   loss leaderprice skimmingcost-pluspenetration pricing for its new handset which has features not provided by other phone manufacturers.

The product life cycle may be used to change pricing strategies. A high price may be charged when a product is at the  declineextension strategyintroductionresearch stage but then reduced when the product reaches  growthmaturityresearchdecline as an extension strategy, to encourage more sales. 

Products can be differentiated from the competitors' products by a  USPLtdPlcPDA to encourage sales. Businesses need to be aware of the  profitsaimslossrisk involved in developing new products, as well as the potential rewards. It is a good idea to have a broad and balanced  advertising campaignproduct life cycleBoston Boxproduct portfolio as not all products will be successful at the same time.

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