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What is the primary purpose of global market segmentation?
What is the primary purpose of global market segmentation?
- To maximize market share in one region
- To reduce marketing costs
- To increase production efficiency
- To divide the world market into distinct subsets of customers (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of segmentation method used by global marketers?
Which of the following is NOT a type of segmentation method used by global marketers?
- Quantitative segmentation (correct)
- Geographic segmentation
- Demographic segmentation
- Psychographic segmentation
What does demographic segmentation primarily focus on?
What does demographic segmentation primarily focus on?
- Measurable population characteristics (correct)
- Cultural and social norms
- Psychological traits of consumers
- Consumer behaviors and decisions
What factor is generally considered the most important in demographic segmentation?
What factor is generally considered the most important in demographic segmentation?
How can geographic segmentation be described?
How can geographic segmentation be described?
What is the implication of the statement 'proximity does not mean similarity' in geographic segmentation?
What is the implication of the statement 'proximity does not mean similarity' in geographic segmentation?
What is the goal of using a product-market grid in targeting decisions?
What is the goal of using a product-market grid in targeting decisions?
What does behavioral segmentation focus on?
What does behavioral segmentation focus on?
What should be considered when assessing the attractiveness of individual country markets?
What should be considered when assessing the attractiveness of individual country markets?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic criteria for targeting a market segment?
Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic criteria for targeting a market segment?
What does the current size of a market segment need to provide for a company?
What does the current size of a market segment need to provide for a company?
When evaluating potential competition, which factor should be analyzed?
When evaluating potential competition, which factor should be analyzed?
Why is long-term growth potential important when assessing a market segment?
Why is long-term growth potential important when assessing a market segment?
Which aspect is vital in determining whether adaptation to the market is necessary?
Which aspect is vital in determining whether adaptation to the market is necessary?
What is a significant demographic fact about credit card ownership in China?
What is a significant demographic fact about credit card ownership in China?
Assessing whether a market segment has the potential for profit includes examining which of the following factors?
Assessing whether a market segment has the potential for profit includes examining which of the following factors?
What effect do import restrictions have on the pricing of products in the target market currency?
What effect do import restrictions have on the pricing of products in the target market currency?
Which of the following questions is NOT part of creating a product-market profile?
Which of the following questions is NOT part of creating a product-market profile?
Which of the following describes undifferentiated target marketing?
Which of the following describes undifferentiated target marketing?
What is a characteristic of concentrated global marketing?
What is a characteristic of concentrated global marketing?
How does a strong home country currency impact pricing in the target market?
How does a strong home country currency impact pricing in the target market?
What is a key benefit of using a standardized global marketing approach?
What is a key benefit of using a standardized global marketing approach?
What is the primary focus of differentiated global marketing?
What is the primary focus of differentiated global marketing?
When creating a matrix for product-market decisions, what should be primarily analyzed?
When creating a matrix for product-market decisions, what should be primarily analyzed?
What percentage of the population is categorized as Successful Idealists?
What percentage of the population is categorized as Successful Idealists?
Which of the following best describes Affluent Materialists?
Which of the following best describes Affluent Materialists?
What are Comfortable Belongers most content with?
What are Comfortable Belongers most content with?
Disaffected Survivors generally feel which of the following?
Disaffected Survivors generally feel which of the following?
What is the core concept of the Benefit Segmentation approach?
What is the core concept of the Benefit Segmentation approach?
The 80/2 Rule, also known as the Law of Disproportionality, states what?
The 80/2 Rule, also known as the Law of Disproportionality, states what?
Which group makes up a significant portion of ethnic diversity in the U.S. population?
Which group makes up a significant portion of ethnic diversity in the U.S. population?
What characteristic is common among Disaffected Survivors?
What characteristic is common among Disaffected Survivors?
What is the primary goal of positioning a brand?
What is the primary goal of positioning a brand?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of brand positioning?
Which of the following is NOT a key aspect of brand positioning?
How does the competition aspect of positioning function?
How does the competition aspect of positioning function?
Which brand exemplifies the 'economy' attribute in positioning?
Which brand exemplifies the 'economy' attribute in positioning?
What benefit does Dove's 'Campaign for Real Beauty' provide?
What benefit does Dove's 'Campaign for Real Beauty' provide?
In what way does quality relate to price in brand positioning?
In what way does quality relate to price in brand positioning?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Use or User' in brand positioning?
Which of the following best describes the concept of 'Use or User' in brand positioning?
Which positioning strategy is exemplified by the BMW tagline 'The Ultimate Driving Machine'?
Which positioning strategy is exemplified by the BMW tagline 'The Ultimate Driving Machine'?
Study Notes
Global Market Segmentation
- Segmentation involves dividing the world market into groups of customers with similar needs.
- Pluralization of Consumption is a theory suggesting that consumers increasingly seek variety, leading to the emergence of new market segments in national markets.
- Demographic Segmentation utilizes measurable population characteristics such as age, income, gender, education, and occupation.
- Psychographic Segmentation considers factors like lifestyle, personality, values, attitudes, and interests.
- Behavior Segmentation focuses on user status and how much and how often a product is purchased.
- Benefit Segmentation emphasizes the value equation (Benefits/Price) by understanding the problems a product solves and the benefits it offers.
- Euroconsumers recognize five consumer segments: Successful Idealists, Affluent Materialists, Comfortable Belongers, Disaffected Survivors, and
Aspirational. - Hispanic Americans represent a significant market with a large population and substantial buying power ($978 billion annually).
Assessing Market Potential
- Several pitfalls to avoid when assessing market potential include overstating market size, neglecting long-term growth, and relying solely on personal contacts.
- Three basic criteria for assessing market potential: current segment size and anticipated growth potential, potential competition, and compatibility with company objectives and feasibility of reaching the target audience.
Target Market Strategy Options
- Standardized Global Marketing (undifferentiated target marketing) involves mass marketing on a global scale with minimal product adaptation and a standardized marketing mix.
- Concentrated Global Marketing (niche marketing) targets a single global market segment, seeking global depth rather than wide market coverage.
- Differentiated Global Marketing (multi-segment targeting) aims to reach two or more distinct market segments, providing wider market coverage.
Positioning
- Positioning involves placing a brand in the consumer's mind relative to competitors based on brand attributes and benefits.
- Positioning strategies include associating with an attribute or benefit, emphasizing quality and price, linking with specific use or user, and referencing competition.
- Foreign Consumer Culture Positioning uses foreign origins as a key benefit to appeal to customers.
- Competition-Based Positioning utilizes implicit or explicit references to competitors.
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This quiz explores the various types of market segmentation, including demographic, psychographic, and behavioral approaches. It also delves into concepts such as pluralization of consumption and specific consumer segments like Euroconsumers and Hispanic Americans. Test your understanding of these crucial marketing concepts.
