Market Segmentation and Positioning Strategies
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What percentage of the US population speaks Spanish at home?

  • 12.5% (correct)
  • 18.5%
  • 10.5%
  • 15.5%
  • What is a significant factor that influences marketing to ethnic communities?

  • Their age distribution
  • The bond they maintain with their country of origin (correct)
  • Their preference for local products
  • Their income levels
  • In France, what percentage of the population speaks Arabic at home?

  • 1.6%
  • 3.6%
  • 4.6%
  • 2.6% (correct)
  • What role does language play in ethnic communities according to the content?

    <p>It establishes a connection to their cultural background</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of marketing strategy is highlighted for addressing multi-cultural audiences?

    <p>Geo-based and multi-cultural marketing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'more value from current customer base'?

    <p>Increasing the frequency and value of purchases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy involves selling higher value products to existing customers?

    <p>Up-sell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'low dosage per use' imply about consumer behavior?

    <p>Consumers are not fully utilizing products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of 'cross-sell'?

    <p>Tim buys a laptop bag along with a laptop</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the term 'business development' mean in this context?

    <p>Introducing new products to expand offerings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is NOT a method for increasing customer purchase behavior?

    <p>Targeting different demographics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can companies increase 'purchase of higher value products'?

    <p>Through targeted marketing strategies showcasing benefits</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is least likely to contribute to consumer loyalty?

    <p>Frequent changes in pricing strategy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'N' represent in market demand analysis?

    <p>Number of potential consumers in the area</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT represent a structural limit to demand?

    <p>Consumer preferences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect is considered when analyzing market demand according to the provided content?

    <p>Space and Time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might be a consequence of negative side-effects from a product?

    <p>Customer drop-out</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the gap between current usage and potential market demand?

    <p>Potential gap</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Frequency of purchases is represented by which variable in the market demand model?

    <p>F</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can contribute to closing the market potential gap?

    <p>Innovation and product portfolio extension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a measure of market demand?

    <p>Consumer access percentage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'P' signify in the market demand formulas?

    <p>Percentage of consumers who can access the product</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In market demand analysis, what does 'S' refer to?

    <p>Space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes standardized global marketing?

    <p>Minimal product adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which strategy is best described as targeting a single segment of the global market?

    <p>Concentrated global marketing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of standardized global marketing?

    <p>Lower production costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of differentiated global marketing?

    <p>P&amp;G marketing Old Spice and Hugo Boss</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary characteristic of concentrated global marketing?

    <p>Looking for global depth rather than national breadth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the concept of demographic segmentation by age focused on?

    <p>Adopting different approaches for age groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is projected about Italy's population aged over 60 by 2040?

    <p>It will increase by about 35%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What strategy did Intimissimi use to appeal to men in their 2011 campaign?

    <p>Engaging male testimonials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Gillette's 'We Believe: The Best Men Can Be' ad impact social media mentions?

    <p>Increased mentions by 11,722%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the initial sentiment towards Gillette before the release of their controversial ad?

    <p>Over 85% positive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the official hashtag associated with Gillette's campaign?

    <p>#thebestmencanbe.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of positive sentiment was recorded on the day Gillette's ad was released?

    <p>62.2%.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about gender segmentation in marketing?

    <p>It only applies to female products.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant negative effect of Gillette's ad after its release?

    <p>Negativity in social media feedback.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the estimated value of the Silver Economy in Italy?

    <p>43 billion euros.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group is characterized as having a high likelihood of switching brands upon finding a cheaper option?

    <p>Active price seekers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What describes users who purchase a limited number of brands, typically two to three?

    <p>Loyal/asleep users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of users is described as not actively seeking to switch brands but could be influenced to do so?

    <p>Passive users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the behavioral segmentation of customers, which group is most likely to be pro-active in contacting new suppliers?

    <p>Active price seekers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are customers categorized based on the frequency and quantity of their purchases?

    <p>By intensity of usage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of die-hard users in market segmentation?

    <p>They are very engaged with a specific brand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who among the following is least likely to switch their preferred supplier?

    <p>Loyal/asleep users</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What category does a consumer fall into if they are continuously looking for the best price but are indifferent about brand preference?

    <p>Active price seekers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Reference Market, Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning

    • Reference market analysis is critical for initial strategic choices.
    • A successful brand requires understanding the marketplace and customers, designing value, defining and extracting value, making value available/engaging customers, and monitoring, managing, and recreating value.
    • Loyalty management and CLTV (Customer Lifetime Value) management are key.
    • After-sales service, portfolio and complexity management, P&L (profit and loss), and process/organizational structures are part of the process.
    • Customer engagement and storytelling execution are also necessary.
    • Customers' needs and desires should be understood to provide tailored products and services to meet particular requirements.
    • Key factor of successful market strategy is identification of homogenous needs for product development.
    • Segmentation is employed to identify homogeneous needs, offering basis for product and service development.
    • Market segments are groups of customers with similar responses to marketing efforts.
    • Segmentation allows targeted efforts and higher profit potential for businesses.
    • Market targeting is evaluating segment attractiveness and selecting segments for entry.
    • Market positioning involves placing a product in a clear, desirable position relative to competitors.
    • Differentiation starts the positioning process.
    • Demographic data (age, gender, income), behavioral characteristics (usage occasions, product loyalty), and geographic factors (location, culture) influence segmentation.
    • Segmentation methods include geographical, demographic, traditional behavioral, socio-psicographic, behavioural digital, and income-based approaches.
    • Different target market strategies include standardized (undifferentiated), concentrated, and differentiated approaches.
    • Standardized global marketing targets the entire market with one product mix, minimizing adaptation to local needs.
    • Concentrated global marketing focuses on specific niche markets with in-depth adaptation to local requirements.
    • Differentiated global marketing targets several segments, tailoring strategies and adapting products to different needs.
    • Different factors and considerations for successful market segmentation and target selection include understanding customer value and creating a unique value proposition, choosing the right segmentation variables, evaluating market segment attractiveness, careful consideration of resource constraints and competitive dynamics, and recognizing the implications of segmentation strategies.
    • Example segmentation approaches mentioned include age, product life cycle phase, gender, income, usage occasions, and sought benefits.

    Market Metrics

    • Market size is the potential maximum sales volume (in physical or monetary units).
    • Factors that influence market size include marketing expenditure and environmental conditions.
    • A market size formula is given, comprising: number of potential consumers (N), percentage of consumers who can access product (P1), frequency of purchases (F), doses of product (DP), space (S), and time (T) .
    • Various tiers of market demand exist(world, USA, region, customer, and all sales, industry sales, company sales, product line sales, product form sales, product item sales.)
    • Short-run, medium-run, and long-run analyses of market demand are required.
    • Potential, primary, and secondary demand analyses are important for market sizing.
    • Market demand analysis utilizes different approaches to estimate or measure total market potential (e.g., by space level or time level).
    • Market potential gaps are crucial for closing and improving value.
    • There are certain categories of consumers who will never use, rarely use, do not use, or do not use enough of a product or services offered by the company.

    Value Tiers

    • Value tiers categorize products based on price.
    • Examples of tiers are luxury, premium, value, and first-price items.

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    This quiz explores the key concepts of market analysis, segmentation, targeting, and positioning. Understand the importance of customer engagement, loyalty management, and tailoring products to meet specific needs. Test your knowledge on how successful brands manage value and develop products based on homogeneous customer needs.

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