STRATEGYMonths to result

Marketing Innovation Framework

Marketing innovation

Problem it solves

unclear strategic direction

Best for

Companies with high marketing capabilities

Not ideal for

Companies with low marketing capabilities

Overview

Why this framework exists

Marketing innovation can increase demand and enhance product differentiation, leading to increased mobility barriers and competitive advantage.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Marketing innovation can provide a competitive advantage
  2. Marketing innovation can enhance product differentiation
  3. Continual innovation is necessary to maintain a competitive advantage

Steps

3 steps
  1. Identify Opportunities for Marketing Innovation
    Identify opportunities for marketing innovation and development
    Pro tipConsider the complexity of the technology and the availability of skilled personnel
    WarningUnderestimating marketing innovation can lead to loss of competitive advantage
  2. Develop Marketing Innovation Strategy
    Develop a strategy to innovate and develop new marketing approaches
    Pro tipInvest in research and development
    WarningFailure to innovate can lead to loss of competitive advantage
  3. Monitor Industry Trends
    Monitor industry trends and adjust strategy accordingly
    Pro tipConsider the impact of marketing innovation on competitive advantage
    WarningFailure to monitor industry trends can lead to loss of competitive advantage

Checklist

Saved in your browser

Examples

1 cases
Movie Advertising Example

The movie industry experienced changes in industry structure due to marketing innovation

OutcomeCompanies that innovated and developed new marketing approaches maintained their competitive advantage

Common mistakes

2 traps
Underestimating Marketing Innovation
Failing to consider marketing innovation can lead to loss of competitive advantage
Failing to Innovate
Failure to continually innovate can lead to loss of competitive advantage

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The framework is based on the idea that marketing innovation can provide a competitive advantage.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Competitive Strategy
Michael E. Porter · 1980
Open source →

Related frameworks

Browse all Strategy →