1.1.1 Mass Niche Flashcards
definition mass market
very large market with high sales volume; occurs standerdized product is aimed at the largest group of customers for that particular product/service
aim mass market
create products with universal appeal
characteristics mass market
customer needs general and less psecific
higher production output
potential for economies of scale
succes usually associated with low-cost operation
advantages mass market
economies of scale
straighforwards - everyone is targeted
large volumes of sales - high revenues - pumped into research and development
disadvantages mass market
lots of competition
homogenous = alike products need to be differetiated through marketing - expensive
high volume production not flexible enough to keep up with changes in demand
Niche market definition
small part of larger market that has special characteristics e.g. luxury services
niche market advantage
meeting customrt needs more precisely - loyal customer base
higher profit margins
less competition - oatly
niche market disadvantages
limited customer base - low market size
risk of overdependence on single product
market trend change - potentail collaps
low economies of scale
examples mass market firms
McDonalds, Starbucks, Zara
examples niche markets
Oatly, Tesla, Patagonia
what is a brand
a unique identity, including a name, logo, and image, that distinguishes a company or product from its competitors and creates recognition and trust with consumers.