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What is the main goal of undifferentiated marketing?
What is the main goal of undifferentiated marketing?
To reach as many people as possible with one offer.
How does differentiated marketing differ from undifferentiated marketing?
How does differentiated marketing differ from undifferentiated marketing?
Differentiated marketing targets several segments with tailored offers, while undifferentiated marketing targets the whole market with one offer.
Describe a key characteristic of concentrated marketing.
Describe a key characteristic of concentrated marketing.
It targets a large share of one or a few segments or niches.
What is micromarketing and how can it be implemented?
What is micromarketing and how can it be implemented?
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Give an example of a company that uses concentrated marketing and explain their target market.
Give an example of a company that uses concentrated marketing and explain their target market.
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What is psychographic segmentation and how does it differ from behavioral segmentation?
What is psychographic segmentation and how does it differ from behavioral segmentation?
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Provide an example of behavioral segmentation in marketing.
Provide an example of behavioral segmentation in marketing.
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Why is segmentation important in marketing?
Why is segmentation important in marketing?
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How does targeting relate to the segmentation process?
How does targeting relate to the segmentation process?
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What marketing strategies might be used to reach eco-conscious consumers?
What marketing strategies might be used to reach eco-conscious consumers?
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Study Notes
Segmentation
- Dividing the market into smaller groups based on shared characteristics
- Allows companies to understand customer needs and preferences
- Allows for more effective marketing campaigns
- Several types of segmentation
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Psychographic segmentation: Uses lifestyle (e.g., hobbies, interests), social class, personality, and values
- Example: Luxury car manufacturers target affluent individuals who value status and performance
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Behavioral segmentation: Uses consumer behavior, such as usage rate, brand loyalty, or benefits sought
- Example: Smartphone manufacturers target heavy users of technology who want advanced features
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Psychographic segmentation: Uses lifestyle (e.g., hobbies, interests), social class, personality, and values
Targeting
- Choosing one or more segments to focus marketing efforts on
- Involves evaluating the attractiveness of each segment
- Several targeting strategies
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Undifferentiated (mass) marketing: Targets the entire market with one offer
- Aims to reach as many people as possible
- Example: Coca-Cola initially used an undifferentiated strategy, offering a single product to the mass market.
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Differentiated marketing: Targets several segments with different offers tailored to each
- Example: Nike targets different sports enthusiasts with specific product lines for runners, basketball players, and football players.
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Concentrated (niche) marketing: Targets a large share of one or a few segments or niches
- Example: Rolls-Royce targets a small, niche market of ultra-wealthy consumers who want luxury cars.
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Micromarketing: Tailors products and marketing campaigns to individual tastes or specific locations
- Includes local marketing (tailored to small geographic areas) and individual marketing (tailored to individual customers).
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Undifferentiated (mass) marketing: Targets the entire market with one offer
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Description
Explore the concepts of market segmentation and targeting strategies in this quiz. Learn how dividing the market into smaller groups based on shared characteristics can lead to more effective marketing campaigns. Test your understanding of psychographic and behavioral segmentation along with various targeting strategies.
