FIVE of the following 1. What is consumer Behavior? Explain briefly the various factors influencing consumer behavior taking example of any consumer durable of your choice? 2. Distinguish between Market Segmentation and Product Differentiation? Describe the bases that you will use in segmenting the market for the following products: a) Hair dryer b) Low calorie sweetener 3. Write notes on:- a) Marketing Research as a toll of decision making b) Functions of Packaging c) Stages in new product
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Part 2 Market Segmentation Segmenting Consumer Markets Demographic segmentation divides the market into groups based on variables such as age‚ gender‚ family size‚ family life cycle‚ income‚ occupation‚ education‚ religion‚ ethnics‚ generation‚ and nationality It is the most popular segmentation method‚ because consumer needs‚ wants‚ and usage often vary closely with demographic variables‚ and they are easier to measure than other types of variables. Market Segmentation Segmenting
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through 3 contain the company’s recent financial statements. PepsiCo’s major subsidiaries were the Pepsi-Cola Company‚ which was the world’s second largest refreshment beverage company‚ Frito-Lay‚ Inc.‚ the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of snack chips‚ and Tropicana Products‚ the largest marketer of branded juices. PepsiCo’s leading brands included carbonated soft drinks (Pepsi‚ Diet Pepsi and Mountain Dew)‚ AquaFina bottled water‚ Tropicana juices and juice-based drinks‚ Lipton tea-based
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Pepsico is one of the leading FMCG companies of the world selling in over 190 nations. It has been present in India since 1990 and is involved in business of manufacture & selling of foods & beverages. It has 3 divisions viz * Carbonated beverages division which sells leading CSD brands such as Pepsi ‚ Mirinda ‚ Mountain Dew ‚ Slice ‚ Nimbooz ‚ Twister. * Frito Lay India which sells leading food brands such as Frito Lay ‚ Uncle Chipps ‚ Cheetos ‚ Kurkure & Quaker Oats. *
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A Priori Segmentation: Market segmentation which is not empirically based. It involves segmenting markets on the basis of assumptions‚ custom or hunches. A.C. Nielsen Retail Index: Provides consumer oriented and media research market intelligence from various sources. Accuracy: The ability of a measurement to match the actual value of the quantity being measured. ACORN: ACORN is a geo-demographic tool assisting business in understanding their target market. ACORN focuses on population location
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Slide 2 Market Segmentation‚ Targeting‚ and Positioning © 2011 McGraw-Hill Ryerson Ltd. All rights reserved. Today’s Topics After reading this chapter‚ you should be able to: 1.Explain what market segmentation is and when to use it. 2.Identify the five steps involved in segmenting and targeting markets. 3.Recognize the different factors used to segment consumer and organizational (business) markets. 4.Know how to develop a market-product grid to identify a target market and recommend
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threats that exist. A. Internal Strengths • Strong market position PepsiCo has a tremendous presence on the snack and soft drink market. Indeed‚ the company owns 25% of the non-alcoholic drinks market and 39% of the snack market. • Good economic situation In 2008‚ PepsiCo was ranked 26th on the top 100 of the global brands ranking in 2008. The same brand value company has raised PepsiCo as an example during the recession: “Amazon‚ Pepsi‚ Audi‚ Panasonic‚ and Campbell’s have all prospered during
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evolved and continues to evolve through the process of market segmentation. The more the hospitality industry comprehends the discerning taste and preference of the guest population‚ the further the market becomes segmented as a result. The need for market segmentation is more prominent in the hospitality industry now because of the rapid changes in customer needs and the vast amount of product offerings. One facet of market segmentation in the hotel industry is the unique consumer segment. The
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BRISK® CASE STUDY Overview Customer Profile The Pepsi-Lipton Partnership is a joint endeavor between two major brands‚ Pepsi-Cola North America and Unilever. This entity is responsible for the Canadian promotions of Lipton‚ one of the leading beverages in the global market. Business Situation The company launched an entirely new Brisk® Ready-to-Drink Iced Tea early last year. The brand recognized the emerging presence of a new media segment and required assistance in exploring the potential
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Marketing segmentation Market segmentation is the process of dividing the market into dissimilar‚ distinctive groups of people who have similar needs to be satisfied‚ alike wants and behavior‚ or might want some products and services. Markets can be divided depending on a number of wide –ranging criteria. They are: geographic (region‚ county‚ climate etc.)‚ demographic (age‚ gender‚ family size‚ religion) psychographic (personality‚ life style‚ attitude etc.) behavioral (benefit sought‚ brand loyalty
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