Revenue Management Flashcards
Unit 2: Target Market Segmentation
Describe market segmentation.
- Identify bases for segmenting the market.
- Develop profiles of resulting segments.
Describe market targeting.
- Develop measures of segment attractiveness.
- Select the target segments.
Describe market positioning.
- Develop positioning for each target segment.
- Develop marketing mix for each target segment.
The practice of dividing total markets up into groups on the basis of similar characteristics.
Segmentation analysis.
Describe market segmentation.
Consumers possess different needs and wants, and they can be grouped into segments. The product is adjusted to meet the requirements of the target segments.
List the different types of market segmentation.
- Geographic
- Demographic segmentation
- Psychographic
- Behavioral
Examples of geographic segmentation.
Nations, states, regions, countries, cities, neighborhoods, population density, climate.
Examples of demographic segmentation.
Age, life-cycle stage, gender, income, occupation, education, religion, ethnicity, generation.
Examples of psychographic segmentation.
Social class, lifestyle, personality.
Examples of behavioral segmentation.
Occasions, benefits, user status, usage rate, loyalty status.
What is the most popular type of segmentation?
Demographic segmentation.
Why does demographic segmentation considered as a short-term marketing timeframe?
Demographic segmentation often include fast about people. These facts can change over time.
What is psychographic segmentation based on?
Personality traits, attitudes, motivations, activities.
What are the requirements for an effective segmentation?
- Measurability
- Substantiality
- Accessibility
- Actionability
Define target marketing.
A business can’t be all things to all people, selective targeting of specific segments will ensure success.