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What age group	Adult courses
What topic	Marketing
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Engaging Marketing Lesson Kick-Off: "The Marketing Detective"

Lesson Start: Setting the Scene

Introduction

Welcome everyone to today's lesson on Marketing! Before we dive into the theories and strategies that shape this vibrant field, I’d like to kick off our session with an interactive exercise that will get your creative juices flowing and stimulate critical thinking.

The "Marketing Detective" Game

Objective: Uncover the hidden marketing strategies behind everyday products.

Step 1: Group Formation

Split the class into small groups of three to four individuals. Each group will work collaboratively, fostering teamwork and building communication skills essential for the business world.

Step 2: Mystery Product Selection

Provide each group with an everyday consumer product. This could be anything from a bottle of shampoo to a popular snack. Ensure each group has a different product to maintain engagement.

Step 3: Investigation Phase

Each group has 10 minutes to investigate their product, addressing the following questions:

1. Target Audience: Who is the intended customer? What demographic is most likely to purchase this product?
2. Unique Selling Proposition (USP): What makes this product stand out from its competitors?
3. Marketing Channels: How do you think the company promotes this product? Consider social media, traditional advertising, promotions, etc.
4. Emotional Connection: What kind of emotions do you think this product evokes in consumers? How is this communicated in the marketing materials?

Encourage groups to brainstorm creatively and think outside the box—this is a detective mission!

Step 4: Presentation and Discussion

After the investigation phase, each group will have 2-3 minutes to present their findings to the class. This not only allows for a diverse range of ideas but also encourages public speaking and persuasive communication skills.

Key Questions for Class Discussion:

• What trends did you notice across different products?
• How do marketing strategies differ across markets and demographics?

Conclusion

After all presentations, tie together the various insights and highlight how they relate to the broader concepts of marketing. This activity not only warms everyone up for the day's content but also illustrates the practical applications of marketing theories in real-world contexts.

Now that we've all warmed up as marketing detectives, let’s dive deeper into today's lesson on the Business of Marketing!