Marketing Strategies Used by Entertainment Spots in Small Towns in Kenya a Case of Bars and Nightclubs in Voi Municipality
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Date
2011-10Author
Makungu, Thomas M
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The objective of this study was to establish Marketing Strategies used by Entertainment
Spots in Small Towns in Kenya and the Marketing Challenges they face. The research
was carried out in Voi Municipality in Coast Province by administering questionnaires to
27 Managers of different Bars and Nightclubs in the Municipality. The data collected
was edited, tabulated and analyzed using descriptive statistics like means, modes, ranking
and percentages and presented in tables and charts.
The study found out that a few Entertainment Spots used the various Marketing
Strategies available for them. These Marketing Strategies were based on the Seven
Marketing Elements which are: Product/Service, Price, Promotion, Place, People,
Processes and the Physical evidence. Those Entertainment Spots that utilized some
marketing strategies were performing better than those that did not utilize any of the
strategies. Most of the Bars and Night Clubs Managers lacked Marketing skills and as a
result they did not take full advantage of the opportunities available in the sector.
Entertainment Industry in small towns in Kenya is in its growth or early maturity stage of
the industry life cycle and only those managers with marketing knowledge are using
appropriate marketing strategies and are fully taking advantage of opportunities available.
Government controls and regulations is the greatest challenge to the Bars and Night
Clubs attributed to the implementation of Alcoholic Drinks Control Act, 2010.
Managers of the Entertainment Spots in small Towns in Kenya need to be trained on
basic marketing skills, or they hire skilled marketers. This will enable them to improve
and grow their businesses and take advantage of opportunities available in the industry as
they improve on the quality and standards of entertainment to the satisfaction of their
customers.
The Government should formulate policies to regulate and control Entertainment and
Alcohol sector without scaring away investors and at the same time protecting the
wellbeing of consumers and non-consumers while focusing on Kenya’s economic growth and Vision 2030.
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University of Nairobi