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MARKETING PRINCIPLES SIMULATION
MarketShare
MarketShare is a practical, engaging business simulation, perfect for supplementing Marketing Principles or second semester marketing classes. Students step into the shoes of a brand manager for an over-the-counter cold medicine team, experiencing real-world market analysis and decision-making scenarios. While the simulation simplifies the complexity of the packaged goods industry, it retains sufficient realism to enrich the learning experience.
One of the key benefits of MarketShare is that it allows students to experiment with the 4Ps of marketing—Product, Price, Place, and Promotion—in a simulated, risk-free environment. Working in teams, they face simulated competitors, responding to changing market dynamics, all while honing their collaborative decision-making skills.
MarketShare helps students understand the broader applicability of marketing concepts, beyond just the packaged goods industry. It fosters a deeper understanding of market segmentation, customer targeting, distribution motivation, and pricing strategies. This comprehensive learning tool, spanning up to six simulated years, provides insights into both the short-term and long-term impacts of marketing decisions.
WHY IS MarketShare THE RIGHT Marketing Principles simulation FOR MY STUDENTS?
MarketShare is designed with the following learning goals:
CLASSES
Marketing Principles
Introduction to Marketing
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Intermediate
FIRST-TIME INSTRUCTORS
At Interpretive, we ensure your journey with our Marketing Principles simulation is smooth and supported. We’re dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service, evident in the high praise our seasoned customer support team regularly receives. Here’s what our commitment to your satisfaction entails:
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A dedicated Customer Relationship Manager who will be your go-to person for any support-related questions or concerns.
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A team of customer support staff who are always ready to help you and your students.
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We promise to respond to any support request or question within 24 hours during the business week, so you can be assured that your needs will be met promptly.
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ASSESSMENT TOOLS
Combining our simulation MarketShare with our quizzes and assignments gives you the tools to assess your students’ understanding of the concepts of marketing. The following grading rubric works best to provide a thorough assessment of your students’ knowledge and understanding.
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Which classes is this simulation suitable for?
What is the ideal team size for the simulation?
Ideally, form teams of 3-4 students. This size promotes collaboration for decision-making—a crucial aspect of the simulation experience. While teams of 2 are common, they often lack the diversity of opinion and healthy disagreements you find in slightly larger teams.
What does “benchmark” mean?
In MarketShare, ‘benchmark’ refers to each team competing in its own unique scenario, even though they face competition generated by the simulation model.
How long does the simulation last?
MarketShare can be run for six periods, with each period representing a business year. Students typically spend around 45 minutes to an hour to complete each period.
How do I find out more?
Sign up for Demo Access. This gives you access to Sample Course Sites, Resources, and even a look at completed games. For a comprehensive understanding, schedule a call with our staff to guide you through the simulation.
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Marketing Principles Simulation!
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The MarketShare simulation has allowed my students to experience marketing in a way that no other classroom activity can duplicate. Every semester a sizable portion of my class lists it as their favorite part of the course. And the support Interpretive provides both me and my students is top notch, which allows me to concentrate on teaching rather than tech support.
I have used the MarketShare simulation for the past four years with over 200 students per year. The simulation fits perfectly into university and college of business engagement goals of providing activities that are student-centered approaches to learning that build on classroom lectures and materials to further develop professional and personal skills through application.
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