Expertise

GSG MARKET Class

MARKET class is a master class in applied marketing.

Our unique and integrated program helps organisations build brand and marketing management as a strategic capability.

The modulised program involves relevant and interactive workplace, workshop and field applications of marketing principles.

Example modules include:

Strategic Positioning:

  • Strategic brand assessment
  • Strategic brand positioning

Strategic Brand Planning

  • Strategic advantage
  • 'One page' Strategic brand plan

Managing the 'Mix'

  • Build agency relationships
  • Creative media briefing and evaluation

Keeping your brand fresh, relevant (& consistent)

  • Innovation management
  • Brand measurement

How?

The program is tailored to individual client context and needs. We facilitate the MARKET Class program...

  • by outlining clear criteria for participant selection
  • by tailoring cases to client specific issues
  • by adapting our integrated modular program format
  • by using our experienced GSG consultants as session leaders
  • by Field observational work
  • by practical learning and toolkits
  • by building an explicit internal client network for ongoing peer group exchange
  • by covering the full angle of strategic marketing issues

Real client impact

The end result for our clients is directly actionable learning for marketing executives and the development of a true strategic capability for the organisation.

  • "Thinking hurts! The true value of taking time out to think about what matters to the consumer has been a helpful lesson"
  • "The one page brand plan was both practical and relevant for our needs"
  • "The focus on identifying customer need to drive brand plans was invaluable "
  • "Without true consumer insight we'll always struggle"
  • "The field observational tips were invaluable"
  • "I've learned to trust my gut instinct (on advertising) more - but also now have a basis for saying why. If I'm not sure, don't approve it"
  • "Working in syndicates really built our network... (and) taught us the value of having 'fresh eyes' look at your business"