Marketing Mix of Service and Product 7ps Apple
This is a document discussing the 7ps of Apple's marketing mix.
Marketing Mix of service 7p’s of Apple Inc.
Product
- Variety of computing platforms
- High quality, almost custom feeling, bespoke
- Bespoke and minimalist design
- Features easy to use and intuitive op system and eco system
- Excellent brand name synonymous with high quality, ease of use and high design
- Minimalist modern packaging, clean and fresh feeling
- Different sizes: mobile, tablet, and computer
Place
- Channel: online, retail, business, government, education
- Coverage: Apple Stores, direct sales and online. Also available in Amazon, Walmart, etc
- Located in stand alone retail stores and in Big box retail stores like Best Buy
- Transporation: You can pick up in store or have it shipped directly
Price
- Offered at list price
- Educational discounts, government and business pricing structures
- Accept all payment methods, invented Apple Pay, offer credit terms to businesses, educational, government, and retail credit
Promotion
- They advertise everywhere, tv, print, social media and web
- Promotion, they are constantly offering promotions of their various products i.e., mobile phones, tablets and computers
- They promote themselves using strong PR strategies
Service
- From engineering, design, retail and management they hire a specific personality type
- They train their people well
- All must have a positive attitude
Process
- They create SOPS for everything
- Provide quick customer service and support
Physical Evidence
- They provide bright open spaces, with modern furniture and bright attractive displays
- All store employees dress with colorful Apple logo t-shirt
- Pricing is clearly stated by each product
- Stores are Non-Smoking.
- They do not have a specific kids area