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What does demographics help in segmenting?
What does demographics help in segmenting?
- Consumer behaviors during purchases
- Consumer lifestyle and preferences
- Basic traits like age and income (correct)
- Consumer motivations and emotions
Which of the following best describes psychographics?
Which of the following best describes psychographics?
- A focus on how consumers make purchases
- Segmentation of the market based on geographic location
- Basic traits such as demographics
- Values, beliefs, and lifestyle insights (correct)
Why is understanding needs and wants important in marketing?
Why is understanding needs and wants important in marketing?
- To minimize the cost of goods and services
- To create products that maximize profits
- To identify market trends and fluctuations
- To satisfy both consumer requirements and preferences (correct)
What aspect does customer journey mapping primarily focus on?
What aspect does customer journey mapping primarily focus on?
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What is the primary goal of targeting in marketing?
What is the primary goal of targeting in marketing?
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Which method involves simply observing consumer interactions without direct questioning?
Which method involves simply observing consumer interactions without direct questioning?
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What does positioning in marketing refer to?
What does positioning in marketing refer to?
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What is the main focus of buying behavior analysis?
What is the main focus of buying behavior analysis?
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Study Notes
The Market - Consumer
- "The market" refers to a system where goods and services are traded based on consumer demand and supplier offerings.
- It encompasses a variety of products, from everyday necessities to luxury items, aimed at fulfilling personal needs and desires.
Key Concepts in Understanding Consumers
- Demographics: Basic traits such as age, gender, location, income, and occupation used for market segmentation and targeted marketing strategies.
- Psychographics: Explores deeper elements like values, beliefs, interests, and lifestyles to understand consumer motivations and decision-making processes.
- Needs and Wants: Distinction between essential needs and personal desires critical for product development.
- Buying Behavior: Investigates consumer decision-making processes, including research, purchasing habits, and actions taken after the purchase.
- Consumer Insights: Focuses on understanding underlying motivations and emotions through extensive research, feedback, and observational studies.
- Customer Journey Mapping: Visual representation of the entire customer experience to identify key interactions, pain points, and areas for enhancement.
- Segmentation: The practice of dividing the market into smaller groups with shared characteristics for more effective marketing.
- Targeting: Selecting specific audience segments post-segmentation to maximize resource efficiency and marketing effectiveness.
- Positioning: Crafting a desired perception of a product in consumers' minds, highlighting its unique features relative to competitors.
Consumer Analysis Methods
- Observation: Involves studying consumer interactions with products or services in natural settings, providing insights into behaviors without direct engagement.
- Interviews: A qualitative approach where direct questioning is used to gather in-depth insights into consumer thoughts, preferences, motivations, and behaviors related to products and services.
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