Marketing Strategies for Market and Competitor Analysis
Purchasing, Logistics and Supply Chain
Fees:
Venue: London / UK
Start Date: 2025-08-24
End Date: 2025-08-28
Duration: 5 days
Course Content:
Introduction:
In today’s hyper-competitive and data-driven business environment, the ability to develop effective marketing strategies grounded in rigorous market and competitor analysis is a critical differentiator for organizational success. Businesses that consistently leverage accurate market intelligence and competitor insights are better positioned to anticipate shifts, respond to challenges, and capitalize on emerging opportunities. The training program titled "Marketing Strategies for Market and Competitor Analysis” is designed to provide marketing professionals, business analysts, and strategic planners with the tools and methodologies required to extract meaningful insights from market data, assess the competitive landscape, and design impactful marketing strategies. This comprehensive and highly interactive program blends analytical thinking with strategic vision, empowering participants to connect market research with actionable business tactics. Through case studies, practical workshops, and strategic frameworks, participants will be equipped to make informed marketing decisions, differentiate their offerings, and drive sustainable growth in dynamic markets.
Objectives
•Understand key concepts and tools in strategic marketing and market analysis.
•Conduct comprehensive market research using qualitative and quantitative methods.
•Assess competitor strategies, positioning, and market share dynamics.
•Design marketing strategies based on customer segmentation and value propositions.
•Utilize data analytics for performance measurement and market forecasting.
•Align marketing strategies with business objectives and competitive realities.
•Develop practical action plans and go-to-market strategies informed by analysis.
Course Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals of Strategic Marketing and Market Analysis
•Overview of strategic marketing principles
•The role of market analysis in strategic decision-making
•Understanding market types and structures
•Identifying customer needs and market trends
•Introduction to PESTEL and SWOT analyses
•Linking marketing objectives to market data
Day 2: Market Research Methodologies and Tools
•Designing and conducting effective market research
•Primary vs. secondary research techniques
•Surveys, interviews, focus groups, and observational methods
•Using digital tools for data collection and visualization
•Sampling techniques and data validity
•Analyzing customer behavior and preferences
Day 3: Competitor Intelligence and Industry Analysis
•Defining competitor intelligence and its value
•Porter’s Five Forces for industry structure analysis
•Benchmarking competitor performance and strategies
•Analyzing competitive positioning and differentiation
•Sources of competitive data and ethical considerations
•Creating competitor profiles and strategic maps
Day 4: Designing and Implementing Marketing Strategies
•Segmentation, targeting, and positioning (STP) strategies
•Developing unique value propositions
•Integrated marketing communications planning
•Pricing, product, place, and promotion strategies (4Ps)
•Aligning marketing strategies with organizational capabilities
•Developing strategic marketing plans with KPIs
Day 5: Strategic Planning Workshop and Case-Based Learning
•Group activity: Developing a go-to-market strategy
•Case study analysis: Competitive success and failure stories
•Simulating a marketing strategy review board presentation
•Forecasting market changes and customer needs
•Feedback session and strategy refinement
•Final discussion, evaluation, and closing remarks