Midterm 2 Review Flashcards
What is market segmentation?
The process of grouping customers into relatively
homogeneous sets such that customers within a
segment are similar to one another in the way they
respond to the marketing effort directed at them.
What are the benefits of market segmentation?
Effective for reaching customer groups Helps in allocating marketing resources Identifies market opportunities
Identifies segments that drive profitability
What are the five different criteria for segmentation?
Measurable Accessible Durable Substantial Unique Needs
Define Measurable in Segmentation
Individuals can be assigned to a segment and
counted.
Define Accessible in Segmentation
Individuals in the segment can be reached
through the company’s promotion/distribution
channels.
Define Durable in Segmentation
Segment membership is relatively constant
Define Substantial in Segmentation
Segment is large enough to make products
profitable.
Define Unique Needs in Segmentation
Needs are homogeneous within segments
and heterogeneous across segments.
Kit Kat is considering the following segments: People who
need a break from filling out paperwork, people who need
a break from stressful thinking, and people who need a
break from long meetings. If they were to segment this
way, on which segmentation criteria would they fail?
(Choose the most correct answer.)
a. Measurable
b. Accessible
c. Durable
d. Substantial
e. Unique Needs
e. Unique Needs
What are the different ways to segment?
Geographic - Region, city or metro size, density, climate
Demographic - Age, gender, family size and life cycle, race, occupation, income
Psychographic - Lifestyle, personality, attitudes, values
Behavioral - Usage situations, benefits
Most used to Most Useful: Geographic, Demographic, Psychographic, Behavioral
What is positioning?
The heart of the marketing strategy! The act of designing the company’s offering so that it occupies a distinct and valued place in the target customers’ minds.
What are the ways to position?
How you are just as good as the competition
How you are loved by popular people
How you fit consumers’ lifestyles
How you deliver what is most valued
Most Used to Most Useful: How you are just as good as the competition - How you deliver what is most valued
Do sellers have to value-position the brand?
True
What is Product Item?
A specific version of a product
What is Product Line?
A group of closely related product items
What is Product Mix?
All products an organization sells
Stephen’s sells gourmet products, such as hot
cocoa, cider, sauces, etc. Stephen’s 1 lb. can of
Chocolate Raspberry is an example of:
a. Product Item
b. Product Line
c. Product Mix
a. Product Item
What are the Three Levels of a Product?
From middle to outside:
Core Product - Personal benefit
Actual Product - Bundle of attributes
Augmented Product - Complementary products
The latest iPhone has features such as the latest
wireless technology and an 8MP iSight camera. This
is an example of which product level?
a. Core product
b. Supplemental product
c. Actual product
d. Augmented product
c. Actual product
What occurs in the Introduction part of the Product Life Cycle?
Gain awareness
Promote to inform and encourage trial
What occurs in the Growth part of the Product Life Cycle?
Maximize market share
Add features and improve quality
Add channels and markets
What occurs in the Maturity part of the Product Life Cycle?
Maximize profit
Modify market, and marketing mix
What occurs in the Decline part of the Product Life Cycle?
Reduce expenditures
Milk the brand
Maintain, harvest, or drop
What is the objective of a marketer for a growing product, such as Under Armour? a. Gain awareness b. Maximize market share c. Maximize profit d. Reduce expenditures
b. Maximize market share