This document discusses product and service strategies in marketing. It defines what a product is and different levels of a product from the core benefit to augmented levels. There are different types of consumer and industrial products classified by how often they are purchased and their uniqueness. Branding strategies are outlined including line extensions, brand extensions, and developing new brands. Other decisions discussed include packaging, labeling, product attributes, and support services. The key characteristics of services are also defined as being intangible, inseparable, variable and perishable. Effective marketing strategies for service firms focus on differentiation, quality, and productivity.