Mark Laceky, Vice President, Price & Promotion Practice, North America, The Nielsen Company

The economic downturn continues to put stress on consumers, resulting in accelerating changes in basic purchasing patterns. An important part of the overall equation for consumers is the relationship between price and value. As consumers develop new value systems, how should manufacturers and retailers view and manage the other side of the equation-price?

If your business models and pricing strategies pre-date recent changes in the economy and consumer behavior, you could be headed for trouble. Perhaps now more than ever, pricing can serve as marketing’s most powerful lever to drive performance. We all realize we’re dealing with unprecedented circumstances, and need to act, but what are the guiding principles for successful price planning? These Six Keys for Successful Price Planning provide a roadmap for marketers to navigate through our new pricing environment.

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