What is international marketing? International marketing is the marketing of products or services outside of your brand’s domestic audience. Think of it as a type of international trade. By expanding into foreign territories, brands are able to increase their brand awareness, develop a global audience, and of course, grow their business . DEFINITION OF INTERNATIONAL MARKETING • International marketing is defined as the performance of business activities designed to plan, promote, and the direct flow of a company’s goods and services to consumers or users in more than one nation for a profit International Marketing Environment
• International Marketing environment
refers to the controllable and uncontrollable forces that influence upon the marketing decision making of a firm globally. • International Marketing environment is comprised of those components which shape policies, programmes and strategies of an international marketer. • The international marketing environment surrounds and impacts upon the organization. Marketers aim to deliver value to satisfied customers, so they need to assess and evaluate the internal environment and the external environment which is subdivided into micro and macro. • International Marketing environment opportunities vary among the nations. Some economies have enormous potentials of growth while other has not. • The knowledge of economic environment helps an international marketer to understand which market to select for reaping lasting benefits. ADVANTAGES 1. Provides higher standard of living International marketing ensures high standard life style & wealth to citizens of nations participating in international marketing. Goods that cannot be produced in home country due to certain geographical restrictions prevailing in the country are produced by countries which have abundance of raw material required for the production and also have no restrictions imposed towards production. 2. Rapid industrial growth Demand for new goods is created through international market. This leads to growth in industrial economy. Industrial development of a nation is guided by international marketing. For example, new job opportunities, complete utilization of natural resources, etc. • Expansion of tertiary sector International marketing promotes exports of goods from one country to another encouraging industrial development. Infrastructure facilities are expanded through international marketing • Better utilization of surplus production Goods produced in surplus in one country are shipped to other countries that have the need for the goods in international marketing. Thus, foreign exchange of products between exporting country & importing countries meets the needs of each other. This is only possible if all the participating countries effectively use surplus goods, service, raw material, etc. DISADVANTAGES • High Foreign Country Debt Other problems you may face when entering a new market include those relating to local economic conditions. This is why, before entering a new market, business owners should research the local economy. For example, governments and currencies have become increasingly unstable as a result of high inflation, unemployment, and inflation. These can stifle trade or expose the company to a slew of other dangers. • Exchange Rate Volatility Currency fluctuations in a foreign country might reduce revenues when converted back to the home currency. Examine the risks and benefits of investing in a foreign country. Less-developed countries' currencies are less volatile than those with stable regimes. • Foreign Government Entry and Restrictions Entry restrictions in a foreign market are frequently a stumbling block for new businesses seeking to enter the market. The governments of the host countries place limitations on new businesses entering the market, making it difficult for them to succeed. THANK YOU