Table 1 FitKids social marketing strategy
Marketing Element | Definition | FitKids Application | Examples for FitKids |
|---|---|---|---|
Product | The desired behavior | A healthy lifestyle | Happy children with healthy lifestyles (eating well, physically active, sufficient sleep, moderate amount of screen time) and low risks for developing metabolic diseases |
Price | Monetary or nonmonetary cost for obtaining the benefits of the product | Relinquish convenient unhealthy habits to receive the benefits of the product | Reduce sugary beverages, increase the consumption of fruit and vegetables, reduce screen time and sedentary behavior, invest effort and time to become more physically active and do activities with the family |
Place | The location or distribution channel where the product is offered or the service can be accessed | Internet | The mobile-friendly FitKids website http://memphisfitkids.org/ can be accessed with a variety of devices (phone, tablet, home computer, iPad) and at public access points (FitKids kiosks) in the community |
Promotion | Strategies and activities designed to increase the awareness about the product or service and to promote the benefits of the product | Internet, print media, community events | Whiteboard animation, print materials, promotional items, banners, presentations at community events, and Facebook |