Market Segmentation Mastery

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What are the criteria for successful market segmentation?

Segmentation must be narrow, exclusive, rigid, and trendy
Segmentation must be broad, general, flexible, and popular
Segmentation must be measurable, accessible, substantial, differentiable, and actionable (correct)
Segmentation must be diverse, niche, limited, and traditional

What is a market segment?

A subgroup of people or organizations sharing one or more characteristics that cause them to have similar product needs (correct)
A large group of people or organizations with varying characteristics and product needs
A specific individual with unique characteristics and product needs
A subgroup of people or organizations with different characteristics and varying product needs

What is a market according to the text?

Composed of people or organizations with unlimited resources and desires
Composed of people or organizations lacking wants and needs
Composed of people or organizations with wants and needs, ability to buy, and willingness to exchange resources for desired products (correct)
Composed of people or organizations with varying characteristics and product needs

What are the bases commonly used to segment consumer and business markets?

Geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a target market?

A group of people or organizations for which an organization designs, implements, and maintains a marketing mix to meet their needs. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of undifferentiated marketing?

One marketing mix for the entire market. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key to effective positioning?

Assessing the positions occupied by competing products. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does product differentiation positioning focus on?

What distinguishes the product from the competition. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is repositioning in marketing?

Changing the consumer’s perception of a brand in relation to competing brands. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a positioning statement?

To communicate the unique value of the product to the targeted consumers. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the basis of attribute positioning?

A product feature or benefit. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of gender marketing?

Leveraging the differences between male and female consumers to benefit the business. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of market segmentation?

To tailor marketing strategies to specific segments (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which segmentation base is used to understand consumer behavior and preferences?

Psychographics (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did Arc’teryx use to identify profitable locations for new stores?

Multiple-variable segmentation with Environics Analytics (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which factor influences consumer behavior based on occupation, marital status, and presence of children?

Family life cycle segmentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What does demographic segmentation cover?

Age, gender, income, and family life cycle (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be said about multiple-variable segmentation?

It is more precise than single-variable segmentation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What influences consumer behavior and preferences based on personality, motives, and lifestyles?

Psychographic segmentation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of income segmentation on consumer behavior?

It can impact consumer behavior (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of geographic segmentation?

To include region, market size, density, and climate (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of demographic segmentation?

To cover age, gender, income, and family life cycle (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of psychographic segmentation?

To consider personality, motives, lifestyles, and geodemographics (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must effective segmentation meet?

Criteria such as substantiality, identifiability, accessibility, and responsiveness (A) Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Market Segmentation: Key Elements and Applications

Market segmentation involves dividing a market into smaller, identifiable segments based on geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors.
The purpose of market segmentation is to tailor marketing strategies to specific segments, enabling marketers to meet their needs effectively.
Segmentation bases such as geographic location, demographic characteristics, psychographics, and behavioral patterns are used to create substantial, measurable, and accessible segments with unique response patterns to marketing strategies.
Multiple-variable segmentation is more precise than single-variable segmentation, but it can be more complex and may have less available data.
Arc’teryx, an outdoor equipment manufacturer, utilized multiple-variable segmentation with Environics Analytics to identify profitable locations for new stores based on customer demographics and lifestyles.
Geographic segmentation includes region, market size, density, and climate, while demographic segmentation covers age, gender, income, and family life cycle.
Tweens and teenagers have substantial purchasing power and influence over family spending, while millennials and baby boomers represent significant consumer segments.
Gender, income, and ethnic subgroups influence consumer behavior, and multicultural countries can develop unique approaches to sizable ethnic markets.
Income segmentation can impact consumer behavior, as seen in Coca-Cola's approach to cultural diversity.
Occupation and family life cycle segmentation influence purchasing behavior based on occupation, marital status, and presence of children.
Psychographic segmentation considers personality, motives, lifestyles, and geodemographics to understand consumer behavior and preferences.
Effective segmentation must meet criteria such as substantiality, identifiability, accessibility, and responsiveness, and involves steps such as selecting a market, designing appropriate marketing mixes, and selecting target segments.

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Test your knowledge of market segmentation with this quiz! Explore key elements and applications, including geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioral factors used to divide markets into identifiable segments. Learn about the importance of tailoring marketing strategies and the criteria for effective segmentation.