Chapter 6 Flashcards
Personas
Character descriptions of a brands typical customer
They bring target market data alive
Product Positioning
The impression of the product you want to establish in consumers minds relative to their needs and the competition
Factors of product positioning
Image
Product attribute
Price
Positioning statement
Formalized statement that identifies the image a branded product represents in the market on what sets it apart from the competition
Market segmentation
Made different approaches a company can take to segment the market.
-Mass marketing
-segment marketing
- niche marketing
- individualized Marketing
All above are on a spectrum of broad to narrow target marketing
Mass Marketing
Marketing a product with broad appeal to the entire market without any product or marketing differentiation
Ie. apples, radishes, fruits and veggies
Segment marketing
Most common form of segmentation.
Involves marketing a wide range of different products and brands to specifically meet the needs of an organizations varied target markets
Ie. Calgary stampede - rides, food, vendors, rodeo, etc. or car industry
Niche market
Market segmentation strategy Where a company restricts its efforts to marketing a limited product line to a narrow but profitable single segment of the market that is of marginal interests to major competitors
Ie. different types of laundry detergent that do different things
Individualized marketing
One to one marketing that involves customizing offers, and in some cases products to fit individual needs
Ie. Coca-Cola campaign that customers can find their names on cans
How do marketers decide who to serve when taking in large populations ?
Segment them in needs, wants, and resources
What is the Most important fundamental concept in marketing ?
Segmentation, targeting, and positioning
Product Positioning
The place a product occupies in the consumers mind on important attributes relative to competitive products
Image, Product attributes, and price
What are the Forms of market segmentation?
Mass marketing
Segment marketing
Niche marketing
Individualized marketing
What are some important facts in which market segmentation is based?
1) Diverse consumer needs - a single product won’t satisfy everyone
2) Limited company resources - like money which needs to be spend effectively on consumers most likely to purchases the product
3) marketers have a clear understanding on consumer insights on their target markets - like product needs, price expectations, purchase habits, and the communication tools most used
What type of market segmentation is used in limited capacity due to competition and consumers wants?
Mass marketing