First, Get the Product Right
Marketing is a process. Marketing begins with “product marketing” – a process of conceptualizing, aligning, and delivering products that meet or exceed consumer needs, wants, and expectations at a price that creates a value. If there is unutilized capacity, then it is filled via “demand marketing” programs- a constant stream of motivators that are packaged and delivered to motivate first time visits among the uninitiated or additional repeat visits among experienced, existing players. Demand marketing is comprised of cash mailers, promotions, two for one meal coupons and other offers that attempt to increase traffic into a casino during midweek and daytime periods.
Casino marketers are often forced to turn to demand marketing prematurely when the package of gaming and entertainment amenities is insufficient to stimulate consumers to visit the property. In other words, the sum total of products that the casino has to offer is not, in and of themselves, sufficient to attract people. Before a casino turns to demand marketing, it must first make sure that its products are aligned with the market. It must first make sure that the products are right.
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