Fighting Commoditization: Dimensions, Performance Impact, and Moderators of Marketing Strategy in Commodity Environments

Martin Reimann, Oliver Schilke, Jacquelyn S. Thomas

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Abstract

It has become increasingly difficult for today’s companies to stand out against competitors. This phenomenon has been labeled commoditization. While few industries remain merely specialty industries, an increasing number of firms find themselves in commodity environments. The controversial question is, however, whether marketing strategy is an effective means to avoid commoditization. A study among 268 marketing executives found specific marketing strategies to create value in commodity environments. Following a PLS approach, eight dimensions of marketing strategy in commodity environments, marketing strategy’s link to performance, and the impact of a commodity environment level were investigated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationDevelopments in Marketing Science
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages211
Number of pages1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameDevelopments in Marketing Science: Proceedings of the Academy of Marketing Science
ISSN (Print)2363-6165
ISSN (Electronic)2363-6173

Keywords

  • Effective Means
  • Environment Level
  • Market Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Performance Impact

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Marketing
  • Strategy and Management

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