Modern Marketing Strategies for Territorial Development: State and Municipal Level

The article reveals the content of the “territorial marketing” concept. The paper's main attention is focused on the fact that nowadays the state and municipal sectors should adhere to key market principles more strictly regarding setting prices, building competitive relations, choosing a target audience, and conducting a communication policy. The idea is substantiated that public sector organizations should be familiar with such concepts as market segmentation and market positioning, the marketing mix and its tools, since even where there is no competition from the private sector, such organizations are forced to compete with each other. The article summarizes the practical experience of territory marketing management, which consists in collecting input data and feedback; monitoring market processes occurring within the state, region or municipality, developing an effective marketing strategy.