Marketing Viewpoints

The Tyranny of Forecasts, Targets and Budgets & Strategy Before Tactics

This dual Viewpoint by Professor Malcolm McDonald delivers a sharp warning to managers clinging to outdated budgeting processes —…

The Future of Marketing

In this insightful and deeply personal Viewpoint, Professor Malcolm McDonald delivers a direct challenge to marketers, academics, and business…

Market Segmentation – A Quick Method

Looking for a fast and visual way to bring segmentation to life? In this concise viewpoint, Professor Malcolm McDonald…

Needs-Based Market Segmentation & Service Brand Strategy

This two-in-one Viewpoint distils two of Professor Malcolm McDonald’s most critical marketing arguments: the continued necessity of needs-based market…

Marketing Plan – Quick Evaluation Grid

In this practical and widely adopted tool, Professor Malcolm McDonald presents a structured way to evaluate the quality and…

Why Companies Get KAM Hopelessly Wrong & The Marketer’s Dilemma

This double-feature viewpoint combines two strategic truths that most organisations ignore to their own detriment: Part 1 – Why…

The Ten Principles of World Class Profitable Marketing

Based on decades of real-world experience and global boardroom engagements, this viewpoint by Professor Malcolm McDonald distils the ten…