1. Low sales High cost per customer Negative or low Create product awareness & trial Offer a basic product Usually is high; use cost-plus formula High distribution expenses Costs Profits Marketing Objectives Marketing Objectives Product Price Distribution Sales Build product awareness among early adopters & dealers Advertising Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies Introduction Stage of the PLC

2. Rapidly rising sales Average cost per customer Rising profits Maximize market share Offer new product features, extensions, service, and warranty Price to penetrate market Increase # of distribution outlets Costs Profits Marketing Objectives Marketing Objectives Product Price Distribution Sales Build awareness and interest in the mass market Advertising Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies Growth Stage of the PLC

3. Peak sales Low cost per customer High profits, then lower profits Maximize profits while defending market share Diversify brand and models Price to match or best competitors Build more intensive distribution Costs Profits Marketing Objectives Marketing Objectives Product Price Distribution Sales Stress brand differences & benefits Advertising Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies Maturity Stage of the PLC

4. Declining sales Low cost per customer Declining profits Reduce expenditure & maintain, reposition, harvest or drop the product Phase out weak items Cut price Go selective: phase out unprofitable outlets Costs Profits Marketing Objectives Marketing Objectives Product Price Distribution Sales Reduce to level needed to retain hard-core loyal customers Reduce to level needed to retain hard-core loyal customers Advertising Summary of Characteristics, Objectives, & Strategies Decline Stage of the PLC