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Segmentation
Dividing the whole into smaller groups by identifying consumers with similar needs or characteristics
Demographic
Age, gender, family size, ethnic origin, socio-economic class, e.g, nappies
Geographic
City, global, country, county, iron bruh Scotland
Income
Low, middle, high, rich, makeup
Behaviour
Lifestyle, frequency of use, railcards
Targeting
Deciding what segment a business should focus on
Positioning
Influencing how customers perceive the product in comparison to others
Benefits of segmenattaion
- increase sales revenue
- change higher prices
- greater diversification
- help identify new business opportunities
Factors on choosing on market
- size of market segment
- rate and growth
- ease
- competition
Factors on positioning
—state of the economy
—company reputation
—perception of existing products
Niche marketing
Tailoring a product to meet the needs of a specific group
Niche marketing adv
Fewer competitors
Reduce spending on promotion
Niche marketing disad
May result in lower production volumes
Mass marketing
Devising products will mass appea
Mass marketing adv
Reach more customers
High sales volume