2. Introduction to the firm 3. 4 P’s (existing product mix, pricing, promotion and distribution strategies; 7p’S IF SERVICES, RETAIL MIX IF RETAIL OUTLET) of the assigned firm 4. BCG Matrix- if applicable 5. SWOT of firm; major competitors 6. Ansoff’s growth matrix for firm 7. Opportunity identification-matrix; opportunity you selected and why? 8. Competitor analysis; Perceptual mapping & gap analysis in the category in which you plan to launch the product 9. Demand/Sales forecast- rupees/units 10.Marketing Plan for tapping the opportunity a. Target market /consumer profiling b. New/improved Product (Product features & services-based on customer survey/CVA/retailer survey; branding; positioning; packaging ; labelling) c. Pricing (pricing strategy; profit margins ; pricing for different SKUs; promotional pricing at various time periods ex. Festivals ) d. Distribution (channels of distribution to be used; type and number of channel members; profit margins, incentives & allowances/discounts for channel partners) e. Promotion ( Promotion mix-tools to be used for promotion ; message; media; sample print ads/short video clips/logo/tagline) f. ( if services then 7 P’s- additional- process, people, physical evidence ) g. (if retail , then retail mix- location, merchandise ,pricing, store design and layout, communication, customer service) 11.Implementation chart for promotional/sales/distribution/product launch- month wise/quarter wise for 1st year; 2nd year ;3rd year. Sample below- Activity Jan Feb Mar april … Next 2nd 3rd 6months yr yr Tv ads 12 ads … …… Sony per Max channe star l per week sponsorship IPL … Incentives … .. for channel partners
12.Budget- for promotion and sales
13.Revenue /sales projections for 3 years; quarter wise for 1st year 14.P&L 15. Breakeven