ABSTRACT
Purpose of this study is to get a better understanding of the basic marketing
mix in branding perspective. Theoretical frame work presents a view of
different theories of marketing mix and theories of brand building and how
marketing mix and brand building theories are related to each other. This is a
qualitative research, with a deductive approach. The research proposes a
model linking branding and marketing mix. Theories of marketing mix and
branding are thoroughly studied and relationships are developed on the basis
of deduction and logical reasoning. The marketing mix and brand building
process are highly interlinked. All stages of brand building process are
dependent on marketing mix, which is product, price, promotion and place. To
create brands, firms need to design the marketing mix in such a way so that it
creates the desired image and position in customers’ minds and generate
positive response which then could be converted into a strong long lasting
relationship.
Keywords: Marketing Mix, Branding, Customer-Based Brand Equity Model,
Strategies
Author information:
(1)Department of Surgery, Chungbuk National University College of Medicine,
Cheongju, Korea.
A 68-year-old woman presented a rare lateral abdominal wall hernia. Three month
before admission to Chungbuk National University Hospital, she found a large
protruding mass measuring 8 cm in diameter in the midaxillary line just below the
costal margin upon heavy coughing. She had no history of abdominal trauma,
infection, or operation previously. The mass was easily reduced manually or by
position change to left lateral decubitus. CT scan showed a defect of the right
transversus abdominis muscle and internal oblique muscle at the right flank with
omental herniation. Its location is different from that of spigelian hernia or
lumbar hernia. The peritoneal lining of the hernia sac was smooth and there was
no evidence of inflammation or adhesion. The hernia was successfully repaired
laparoscopically using Parietex composite mesh with an intraperitoneal onlay mesh
technique. The patient was discharged uneventfully and did not show any evidence
of recurrence at follow-up visits.
PMID: 25692123 [PubMed]