Midterm 2 Flashcards
Midterm 2
What are the four ways to segemnt
(organized from most used to most useful)
Geographic
demographic
psychographic
behavioral
define geographic segmentation
Region, city, density, climate
define demographic segmentation
age, gender, family size and life cycle, race, occupation, income
define psychographic segmentation
lifestyle, personality, attitudes, values
define behavioral segmentation
Usage situations, benefits
- brand loyal
- deal
- price
- convenience
define the relationship between segment, target and position
segment - grouping customers into similar sets (who COULD we exchange with)
Target - Selecting a segment (who SHOULD we exchange with)
Position - designing product offering to to have a distinct and valued place in the customers mind (HOW)
what is the best strategy when selling to the hate, swing and love groups
sell to the swing group through the eyes of the love group
what are the five elements of a good segmentation plan
- measurable
- accessible
- durable:
- sustainable
- unique needs
what are the two common target marketing approaches
dominate a segment
unite segments with a common goal
how is perpetual mapping used
maps the customers
perception of the companies against a benefit (multiple companies)
how is gap analysis used
maps customers belief of importance of benefits against performance in the benefits (one company)
How is Hierarchical values used
1 elicite distinctions (differentiate between brands)
2 Pyramid down (what is a products best attribute)
3 ladder up (open ended questions to find what leads to use of products, emotions)
After is mapped according to
personal value
personal benefit
product benefit
product feature
what is USP
Unique selling position
1. make a proposition to the customer
2. proposition must be something competition can’t/doesn’t offer
3. proposition must be strong to pull people to the new product
what are the stages of adoption life cycle
Innovators 2.5%
early adopters 13.5%
early majority 34%
Late majority 34%
Laggards 16%
what are the three types of brands
Functional
image
experimental
describe product life cycle
introductory (build awareness)
growth (gain market share)
maturity (maximize profit)
decline (reduce costs
what are the parts of the competitive angle found through consumer insight
- unique or different
- lifts consumer over a hurdle
- makes a personal connection
how do you sharpen competitive angle
need to believe: what pain point does this resolve that is significant to the customer
reason to believe: how well is the product demonstrated
Dominate situations: what usage or buying situations does it dominate
quantifiable support: what relevant facts support claims
unique product claim: how is the product distinctly different or better