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BM3309 International Marketing
BM3309 International Marketing
BM3309 International Marketing
Introduction:
Dr. Riliang Qu
Office: Rm 227 Nelson Bldg
Office Hours (please check the appointment
sheet on the door)
Extension: 3135
r.qu@aston.ac.uk
Course objectives
2. Exam (70%)
Coursework
• 2 hours
• closed book
• Essay Questions
• answer two questions out of a choice of
four. Each question carries equal weight.
Sample Question
As opposed to advertising in domestic
market, international marketers need to deal
with some unique challenges when using
advertising as a communication tool in
international markets.
Challenges include:
• Legal Considerations
• Language Limitations
• Cultural Diversity
• Production and Cost limitations
Model answer (b)
• Benefits include:
– cost-savings from economies of scale (in
advertising creative work, media buying) and
experience effect
– customer perception of added value
– awareness reinforcement
Model Answer (c)
Factors need to be considered include:
• Product type (universal selling points)
• PLC
• Homogeneity of markets
• Characteristics and availability of media
• Type of agency service available
• Government and legal restrictions
My expectations