In Search of an Efficient Marketing Strategy: for an Internet-based New Service in B2B Market
2010 (English)Independent thesis Advanced level (degree of Master (One Year)), 10 credits / 15 HE credits
Student thesis
Abstract [en]
Aim: In accordance with a company‟s business model, explore and analyse alternative marketing strategies for the market introduction of an Internet-based New Service in the B2B market. This study is interesting as it explores theories within different fields of research (new services, online-services and B2B market) and analyses them together to provide alternative marketing strategies.
Method: A qualitative research approach was conducted. By deskwork, secondary data was collected and analyzed. Formal half-structured interviews were carried out with the company from which we had received an assignment in order to enable a comparison between our theoretical findings and the knowledge the company already had.
Result & Conclusions: Based on the theoretical research and analysis, alternative marketing strategies are suggested. The contribution of this study to the mission company is presented.
Suggestions for future research: This study took a theoretical approach to the study of marketing strategies for an Internet-based new service in a B2B-market. Further research should concern a comprehensive quantitative research to capture currently employed strategies and analyse their consequences.
Contribution of the thesis: This study suggests alternative marketing strategies that can contribute to the re-evaluation of the preliminary business model of the mission company which envisage launching an Internet-based service in a B2B market.
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2010. , p. 100
Keywords [en]
Marketing strategy, innovation, new service, e-service, B2B, Cloud Computing
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
URN: urn:nbn:se:hig:diva-7294Archive number: E3BA: DiVA 064/2010OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hig-7294DiVA, id: diva2:332355
Uppsok
Social and Behavioural Science, Law
Supervisors
Examiners
2010-08-052010-08-042010-08-05Bibliographically approved