Market Segmentation and Targeting

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What does a customer value proposition primarily focus on?

  • Market share increase through competition
  • Promotional strategies targeting a broad audience
  • The price reduction to attract customers
  • A unique combination of benefits satisfying buyers' needs (correct)

Which of the following best defines a target market?

  • Any individuals who could potentially buy a product
  • A specific group of existing and potential consumers for marketing efforts (correct)
  • A market defined solely by geographic location
  • A heterogeneous group of all potential consumers

Which segmentation variable focuses on shared lifestyles and values?

  • Behaviouristic Segmentation
  • Demographic Segmentation
  • Psychographic Segmentation (correct)
  • Geographic Segmentation

What does behaviouristic segmentation analyze?

<p>The spending habits and usage of a product (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following segmentation variables considers age, income, and education level?

<p>Demographic Segmentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of market segmentation?

<p>To group prospective buyers with common needs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of market segmentation?

<p>Simplifying the marketing process for all products. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which market segment is focused on goods and services for personal use?

<p>Consumer Market (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of effective market segmentation?

<p>It leads to product differentiation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main market segments identified in the content?

<p>Consumer Market and Business Market (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of market segmentation targets very specific customer needs?

<p>Niche Segmentation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does product positioning involve?

<p>Establishing a distinct image for a product in consumers' minds. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for marketers to effectively segment a market?

<p>Clear consumer insights into target markets. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do segmentation analytics enhance?

<p>Insights into customer behavior and needs. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to balance satisfying individual wants and profitability in segmentation?

<p>To ensure long-term customer relationships are beneficial. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of creating a persona in marketing?

<p>To provide character descriptions of a brand's typical customer (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following steps is not part of the market segmentation process?

<p>Create personas based on hypothetical data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does product positioning aim to achieve?

<p>Establish the brand's impression in consumers' minds (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following companies provides granular data for market analysis?

<p>Environics Analytics (B), Pitney Bowes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which component is not included in a positioning statement?

<p>Brand's historical sales data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of clustering common consumer/customer variables?

<p>Identification of meaningful market segments (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of consumer analysis in market segmentation?

<p>Balancing analytical skills with strategic thinking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do research companies like Nielsen and Euromonitor play in market segmentation?

<p>Offer general market data and trends (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Market Segmentation

  • Marketers must understand the needs of their consumers and use resources effectively
  • Market segmentation involves grouping consumers into categories that share similar needs and purchasing behaviors
  • This leads to product differentiation
  • Two key segments - Consumer market for personal use and Business market for products used in business/other goods

Forms of Market Segmentation

  • Mass marketing reaches everyone with a single product
  • Segment marketing targets specific groups with specialized products based on their needs
  • Niche marketing targets even smaller, more precisely defined groups with focused products
  • Individualized marketing caters specifically to individual needs with personalized products

Customer Value Proposition

  • This is a unique combination of benefits offered to consumers to address their needs

Target Market Profiles and Personas

  • Target market is the specific group of consumers who are the intended audience
  • Personas are detailed character descriptions of typical customers that bring data to life

Segmentation Variables

  • Geographic: Where customers live and work
  • Demographic: Age, gender, income, education, ethnicity, occupation
  • Psychographic: Attitudes, values, lifestyles, hobbies, interests
  • Behaviouristic: How customers buy and use the product, their loyalty, spending frequency

Segmentation Analytics

  • Data companies provide insights into market size, growth, and consumer trends
  • They can also provide detailed information on specific population clusters

Steps in Market Segmentation

  • This process involves:
    • Identifying consumer needs and common characteristics
    • Grouping these characteristics into meaningful segments
    • Estimating the size and viability of each segment
    • Choosing target segments
    • Executing marketing programs to reach chosen segments
    • Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of these programs

Positioning

  • Product Positioning is the image you want to create for your brand in the minds of consumers
  • Factors to consider:
    • Image: The perceived personality of the brand
    • Product Attribute: Key features and characteristics of the product
    • Price: The price point relative to competitors

Positioning Statement

  • Positioning statements are concise and clear statements that define your brand

  • It should include:

    • Target Market and Need: Identify the specific group and their needs
    • Branded Product Name: The name of your product
    • Product Category: The category your product competes in
    • Unique Attributes and Benefits: The key advantages and benefits of your product
  • A sample positioning statement: "For (target market) who desire (target market need), (brand) is the (product category) that offers (product benefits)."

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