9609 · 3.1.3
Markets
**Markets** (3.1.3) sets context for **segmentation** and **mix** decisions. Case questions often give **market growth %** and **number of competitors** — use them in recommend answers.
Need to know
What you need to know
- Consumer Markets (B2C): Goods and services sold to individuals for personal consumption.
- Industrial Markets (B2B): Goods and services sold to other businesses for production or operational use.
- B2C marketing often targets large audiences with an emphasis on brand and promotion.
- B2B marketing focuses on building long-term relationships, technical details, and often involves a professional sales force.
Explanation
Markets
- Consumer Markets (B2C): Goods and services sold to individuals for personal consumption.
- Industrial Markets (B2B): Goods and services sold to other businesses for production or operational use.
- B2C marketing often targets large audiences with an emphasis on brand and promotion.
- B2B marketing focuses on building long-term relationships, technical details, and often involves a professional sales force.