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Which of these is NOT a requirement for an effective market segment?
Which of these is NOT a requirement for an effective market segment?
What is the main goal of the market segmentation process?
What is the main goal of the market segmentation process?
Which of these is an example of product differentiation?
Which of these is an example of product differentiation?
What is the primary benefit of market segmentation for a company?
What is the primary benefit of market segmentation for a company?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing brand loyalty according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a factor influencing brand loyalty according to the text?
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Why is it important for a company to understand different purchase combinations that satisfy needs in a market?
Why is it important for a company to understand different purchase combinations that satisfy needs in a market?
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Which of the following statements best reflects the shift in marketing strategy from the 1980s to today?
Which of the following statements best reflects the shift in marketing strategy from the 1980s to today?
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What is the primary goal of 'occasion response' segmentation?
What is the primary goal of 'occasion response' segmentation?
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What is the main difference between market segmentation and product differentiation?
What is the main difference between market segmentation and product differentiation?
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Which segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table prioritizes price as their primary benefit?
Which segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table prioritizes price as their primary benefit?
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Which segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table is most likely to favor brands like Colgate and Aim?
Which segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table is most likely to favor brands like Colgate and Aim?
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According to the provided content, why might a company decide to not adopt a particular market segment?
According to the provided content, why might a company decide to not adopt a particular market segment?
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What is the key difference between mass marketing and targeting in the context of the provided text?
What is the key difference between mass marketing and targeting in the context of the provided text?
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What is the primary characteristic of 'The Worriers' segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table?
What is the primary characteristic of 'The Worriers' segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table?
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What is the main benefit sought by 'The Sociables' segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table?
What is the main benefit sought by 'The Sociables' segment in the toothpaste market segmentation table?
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Which of the following is a common characteristic of the 'The Independent Segment' in the toothpaste market segmentation table?
Which of the following is a common characteristic of the 'The Independent Segment' in the toothpaste market segmentation table?
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What is a key aspect of the 'Positioning Process' discussed in the excerpt?
What is a key aspect of the 'Positioning Process' discussed in the excerpt?
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What is the primary basis for market segmentation according to the content?
What is the primary basis for market segmentation according to the content?
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Which of the following is NOT a demographic factor mentioned for market segmentation?
Which of the following is NOT a demographic factor mentioned for market segmentation?
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What challenge is associated with maintaining adequate stock for different consumer groups?
What challenge is associated with maintaining adequate stock for different consumer groups?
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Which age group is specifically mentioned as a potential market segment?
Which age group is specifically mentioned as a potential market segment?
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What does the Consumer Characteristics Approach primarily focus on?
What does the Consumer Characteristics Approach primarily focus on?
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Why is market segmentation considered essential in marketing planning?
Why is market segmentation considered essential in marketing planning?
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Which factor distinguishes male and female buying behavior in market segmentation?
Which factor distinguishes male and female buying behavior in market segmentation?
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What limitation can impact a manager's ability to segment the market effectively?
What limitation can impact a manager's ability to segment the market effectively?
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What is the primary positioning focus of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India?
What is the primary positioning focus of Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India?
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Which brand is associated with the term 'the ultimate driving machine'?
Which brand is associated with the term 'the ultimate driving machine'?
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What does the term 'Waku WakuDokiDoki' refer to in the context of Toyota's marketing?
What does the term 'Waku WakuDokiDoki' refer to in the context of Toyota's marketing?
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What unique feature does Vistara Airlines offer compared to other domestic airlines?
What unique feature does Vistara Airlines offer compared to other domestic airlines?
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Which company was the first to introduce a portable PC?
Which company was the first to introduce a portable PC?
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What is the positioning strategy used by Dhara Oil in their marketing?
What is the positioning strategy used by Dhara Oil in their marketing?
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What does Ford India aim to achieve with its vehicle personalisation center?
What does Ford India aim to achieve with its vehicle personalisation center?
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What does Jeep's slogan 'There's Only One' communicate about the brand?
What does Jeep's slogan 'There's Only One' communicate about the brand?
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What is the primary risk associated with a single-segment marketing strategy?
What is the primary risk associated with a single-segment marketing strategy?
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Which strategy involves moving to a closely related segment after achieving full market penetration in the initial segment?
Which strategy involves moving to a closely related segment after achieving full market penetration in the initial segment?
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Which of the following is an example of a multi-segment strategy?
Which of the following is an example of a multi-segment strategy?
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What is another term for the single-segment marketing strategy?
What is another term for the single-segment marketing strategy?
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In a multi-segment strategy, what is required for each segment served?
In a multi-segment strategy, what is required for each segment served?
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Why might a business opt for a small segment strategy?
Why might a business opt for a small segment strategy?
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What defines differentiated marketing strategy?
What defines differentiated marketing strategy?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the small segment strategy?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the small segment strategy?
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What does the content suggest is a key characteristic of 'Micromarketing'?
What does the content suggest is a key characteristic of 'Micromarketing'?
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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the need for targeting a market segment?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a factor influencing the need for targeting a market segment?
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According to the content, what is the main purpose of sub-segmentation?
According to the content, what is the main purpose of sub-segmentation?
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Which of the following online food delivery start-ups is positioned as focusing on quality of product?
Which of the following online food delivery start-ups is positioned as focusing on quality of product?
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Based on the text, which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the choice of targeting strategy?
Based on the text, which of the following is NOT a factor influencing the choice of targeting strategy?
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The content suggests that Porter's Five-Forces Model is useful for:
The content suggests that Porter's Five-Forces Model is useful for:
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What is the primary difference between 'segmentation' and 'sub-segmentation'?
What is the primary difference between 'segmentation' and 'sub-segmentation'?
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What does the text suggest is the primary motivation for online food delivery start-ups in Bangalore to cater to niche markets?
What does the text suggest is the primary motivation for online food delivery start-ups in Bangalore to cater to niche markets?
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Flashcards
Single-segment marketing
Single-segment marketing
Focusing marketing efforts on one specific segment of the market.
Risks of single-segment strategy
Risks of single-segment strategy
High risk if the selected market segment becomes unviable.
Adjacent Segment Strategy
Adjacent Segment Strategy
Targeting a closely related market segment after initial success.
Example of Adjacent Segment Strategy
Example of Adjacent Segment Strategy
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Multi-Segment Strategy
Multi-Segment Strategy
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Differentiated Marketing Strategy
Differentiated Marketing Strategy
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Small Segment Strategy
Small Segment Strategy
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Niche Strategy
Niche Strategy
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Market Segmentation
Market Segmentation
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Segment Characteristics
Segment Characteristics
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Variables in Segmentation
Variables in Segmentation
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Measurability
Measurability
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Personal Selling Complexity
Personal Selling Complexity
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Stock Maintenance Issues
Stock Maintenance Issues
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Substantial Segment
Substantial Segment
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Consumer Characteristics Approach
Consumer Characteristics Approach
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Distinctiveness
Distinctiveness
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Accessibility
Accessibility
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Demographic Factors
Demographic Factors
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Product Differentiation
Product Differentiation
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Behavioral Segmentation
Behavioral Segmentation
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Age Group Categories
Age Group Categories
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Importance of Segmentation
Importance of Segmentation
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Sub-Segmentation
Sub-Segmentation
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Micromarketing
Micromarketing
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Targeting Strategy
Targeting Strategy
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Porter's Five-Forces Model
Porter's Five-Forces Model
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Market Homogeneity
Market Homogeneity
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Segment Attractiveness
Segment Attractiveness
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Customer Needs Matching
Customer Needs Matching
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Competitive Environment
Competitive Environment
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Loyalty Response
Loyalty Response
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Occasion Response
Occasion Response
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Toothpaste Segmentation
Toothpaste Segmentation
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Principle Benefits Sought
Principle Benefits Sought
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Demographic Strengths
Demographic Strengths
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Special Behavioral Characteristics
Special Behavioral Characteristics
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Targeting
Targeting
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Selection Criteria for Targeting
Selection Criteria for Targeting
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Positioning
Positioning
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Positioning Process
Positioning Process
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Product User
Product User
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Product Class
Product Class
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Dreams
Dreams
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Completeness
Completeness
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First-mover
First-mover
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Distribution
Distribution
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Waku Waku Doki Doki
Waku Waku Doki Doki
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Personalisation
Personalisation
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Study Notes
Segmentation, Targeting & Positioning
- Segmentation: Dividing a heterogeneous market into homogeneous subgroups.
- Key concept: Different needs exist within a market.
- Successful marketers focus on specific subsets of consumers.
- Targeting: Selecting the most attractive segments to focus on.
- Factors include available resources, segment size, growth potential.
- Target market: Subgroup chosen for focused marketing efforts.
- Positioning: Creating a distinctive and desirable place in the customer's mind.
- Differentiates a product/brand from competitors
- Explains the product's uniqueness.
- Focuses on customer's perceived value.
Meaning of Segmentation
- Market segmentation is the process of dividing a heterogeneous market into homogeneous sub-units (segregated).
- Market segmentation involves identifying portions of the market that are different from one another or that share a similar set of needs.
Importance of Segmentation
- Market segmentation allows businesses to better address specific customer needs, leading to more efficient marketing efforts.
- Segmentation supports resource allocation, allowing for more targeted campaigns and increased return on investment.
- Segmentation provides a competitive advantage by allowing companies to tailor their marketing strategies to their specific customer segments.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the meaning and importance of segmentation.
- Identify bases of segmentation.
- Define types of segmentation.
- Understand the meaning of targeting.
- Identify types of targeting.
- Define selection criteria for targeting.
Types of Targeting
- Mass Market Strategy: A single product/service aimed at broad market, neglecting segment-specific differences.
- Works well for standardized products with minimal variation in consumer needs.
- Differentiated Market Strategy: Separate marketing mixes are created for individual segments.
- More expensive, but addresses diverse customer needs within a market.
- Concentrated Market Strategy: Focus marketing efforts on a specific, well-defined niche/segment.
- Adjacent Segment Strategy: After a firm penetrates a single segment, expanding into adjacent segments that have a high degree of similarity to the existing segment.
- Niche Segment Strategy: A firm targets a very small, specific segment that has largely been ignored by larger competitors.
- Offers specific advantages and avoids competing directly with larger entities.
Bases for Segmentation
- Demographic: Age, sex, family size, income, occupation, education, religion.
- Geographic: Region, density, climate, urban/rural.
- Psychographic: Lifestyle, personality, values, interests.
- Behavioral: Usage rate, brand loyalty, benefits sought.
- Occasion response segmentation: Identifies occasions when customers are more likely to buy a certain product, thereby tailoring the marketing strategy accordingly.
- Benefit response segmentation: Divides markets based on the benefits customers seek from the product.
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This quiz explores the concepts of segmentation, targeting, and positioning in marketing. Learn how marketers identify distinct customer groups and tailor their strategies to meet specific needs. Understand the importance of positioning in creating a unique identity in the marketplace.