Test Flashcards

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5 Steps in Marketing Research

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  1. Define the Problem
  2. Develop the Research Plan
  3. Collect Relevant Info
  4. Develop Findings
  5. Take Marketing Actions
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What is a “Measure of Success”

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Criteria or standards used in evaluating proposed solutions to a problem

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Triangulation

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If 3 different research methods come back with the same results, then the results are most likely good

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  1. Like-Type Scale ?’s in Market Research
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Strongly Disagree 1 2 3 4 5 Strongly Agree.

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  1. Semantic Differential ?’s in Market Research
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Important………Unimportant; Draw a X where you think it applies.
Interim step is evaluator deciding what number value would coincide with the X

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  1. Dichotomous ?’s in Market Research
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__Yes __No

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  1. Multiple Choice ?’s in Market Research
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MC answers, always include a “Other” choice

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  1. Open-ended ?’s in Market Research
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Respondent provides a essay/short answer

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3 examples Probability Sampling

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  1. Simple Random Sample; Ex: Draw from hat
  2. Systematic Sample; Nth number
  3. Stratified Sample- Divide into a segment, then random sample
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2 example of Non-Probability Sampling

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  1. Convenience sample; people who are available to sample

2. Quota Sample- People from certain segments are sampled

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Market Segmentation

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Putting prospective buyers into groups that: 1. Have common needs and 2. will respond similarly to a marketing action

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Market Segments

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relatively homogenous groups of prospective buyers that result from the market segmentation process

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Target Market

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A specific group of potential buyers a business targets

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Product Differentiation

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A marketing strategy that involves using different marketing mix activities to help consumer perceive their product as Different & better

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Positioning (Image)

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The place a product occupies in consumer’s minds based on important attributes relative to competitive products

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Niche

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Very Small Marketing Segment of loyal customers

17
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Market Product Grid

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A framework to relate the market segments of potential buyers

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Steps for Market Segmentation

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  1. Identify Market Needs
  2. Link Needs to action
  3. Execute marketing programs actions
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3 ways to segment a market

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  • One Product and multiple market segments (Johnson baby Oil) Lowest Price
  • Multiple Product/Multiple Segments: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke w/ lime, w/o caffeine, 2nd highest price
  • Mass customization: ‘segments of one’ Highest Price
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Criteria for Grouping Potential Buyers into Segments

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Simplicity and Cost effectiveness 
Potential for increased profit
Similarity of needs
Differences of needs 
Potential of a marketing action to reach segment
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Two approaches to Product Positioning

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Head to Head: take on same position as competition (McDonalds vs Burger King)
Differentiation- image that shows how different it is compared to competitors

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Product

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A offering. Can be tangible or intangible, an idea

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Product Line

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related products of various sizes, types, colors, qualities

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Product Line Extension

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making a product line longer by adding a different variation of the product

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Types of Consumer Product

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  • Convenience- Relatively inexpensive
  • Shopping- Fairly inexpensive, Large number of selective outlets, Differentiation from customers
  • Specialty- Very Expensive, very limited, Uniqueness of brand stressed
  • Unsought-consumers to do not seek these types
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Reasons why new products fail

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  • Insignificant points of difference
  • Incomplete market and product definition
  • Too little market attractiveness
  • Poor Execution of 4 P’s
  • Poor Product quality
  • Doesn’t satisfy needs on critical factors
  • Bad Timing
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Seven Stages in the new-product process leading to success

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  1. New product Strategy development
  2. Idea Generation
  3. Screening and evaluation
  4. Business Analysis
  5. Development
  6. Market Testing
  7. Commercialization
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Uniqueness of Service; The 4 I’s

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  1. Intangibility
  2. Inconsistency
  3. Inseparability
  4. Inventory “Use it or lose it”
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Reasons for Repositioning a Product

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  • Reacting to a competitor’s position
  • Reaching a New Market
  • Catching a Rising Trend
30
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Branding Equity

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  • Provides a competitive advantage
  • Consumers are willing to pay a premium
  • Financial advantage, Liscensing
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Multiproduct Branding Strategy

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“Corporate”; Multiple Products with the same brand name *Toro

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MultiBranding Strategy

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Company produces multiple brands *Sears

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Private Branding Strategy

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“Private Label” select stores are the only ones to carry the specific brand

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Mixed Branding Strategy

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Sears makes Michelin and Sears tires