Consumer Behavior: Meeting Changes and Challenges
To Which Segment of Consumers Will This Ad Appeal?
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A Segment of Consumers Who are Environmentally Concerned
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Consumer Behavior
• The behavior that consumers display in searching for, purchasing, using, evaluating, and disposing of products and services that they expect will satisfy their needs.
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Two Consumer Entities
Personal Consumer • The individual who buys goods and services for his or her own use, for household use, for the use of a family member, or for a friend.
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Organizational Consumer
• A business, government agency, or other institution (profit or nonprofit) that buys the goods, services, and/or equipment necessary for the organization to function.
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Development of the Marketing Concept
Production Orientation
Sales Orientation
Marketing Concept
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Production Orientation
• From the 1850s to the late 1920s • Companies focus on production capabilities • Consumer demand exceeded supply
Production Orientation Sales Orientation Marketing Concept
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Sales Orientation
• From the 1930s to the mid 1950s • Focus on selling • Supply exceeded customer demand
Production Orientation Sales Orientation Marketing Concept
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Marketing Concept
• 1950s to current - Focus on the customer! • Determine the needs and wants of specific target