Creativity and innovationThe marketing mix

The ability to think creatively can result in innovative goods and services. Businesses must develop an effective marketing mix for these goods and services to meet customer needs.

Part ofNational: Foundation KS4Enterprise and employability challenge

The marketing mix

Once an idea enters the innovation stage, the of this idea will have to be considered.

If the customers’ needs are not met, the idea will fail the innovation stage.

The basic marketing mix is made up of five elements, known as the five Ps:

  • price
  • product
  • placement
  • promotion
  • people
Marketing mix bubble chart with branches for 'The 5 Ps'; Price, Product, Promotion, People, Placement.