groups that are relatively similar and identifiable .The purpose of segmentation is to enable the marketer to tailor the marketing mixes to meet the needs of one or more specific segments. Market segmentation helps the firm to identify the customers’ needs more accurately and precisely‚ and it can upgrade the performance of the firms. Marketing objective is more definitely defined and resources are better allocated by doing segmentation. Target market is a set of buyers sharing common needs or characteristics
Premium Marketing
Chapter 2 Market segmentation Schiffman‚ Bednall‚ O’Cass‚ Paladino‚ Ward & Kanuk: Consumer Behaviour 4e © 2007 Pearson Education Australia Chapter Objectives To define market segmentation To review the uses of segmentation To outline the nine main bases of segmentation To understand the main segmentation approaches To outline the criteria for effective market segments To distinguish between concentrated and differentiated marketing Schiffman‚ Bednall‚ O’Cass‚ Paladino‚ Ward &
Premium Marketing
Chapter 8: Identifying Market Segments and Targets GENERAL CONCEPT QUESTIONS Multiple Choice 1. In ________ marketing‚ the seller engages in the mass production‚ mass distribution‚ and mass promotion of one product for all buyers. a. group b. mass c. general d. segmented e. differentiated Answer: b Page: 226 Difficulty: Medium AACSB: Analytic Skills 2. The argument for ________ marketing is that it creates the largest potential market‚ which leads
Premium Marketing
The whole idea of market segmentation is to dividing the markets into distinct groups of buyers who have distinct needs‚ characteristic or behavior or who have might require separate products or marketing mix. In KFC‚ they have considered four variables for market: 1. Geographic segmentation 2. Demographic segmentation 3. Psychographic segmentation and 4. Behavioral segmentation. 1. Geographic Segmentation Dividing the market into different geographical units such as nations‚ states‚ regions
Premium Psychographic Middle class Working class
2.2 Propose segmentation criteria to be used for products in different markets According to Kotler‚“ Market segmentation is the subdividing of a market into distinct and increasingly homogeneous subgroups of customers‚ where any subgroup can conceivably be selected as a target market to be met with a distinct marketing mix” ( Chee‚ D.‚ 2012). Companies realize that they can’t attract all buyers in the market. Buyers are too large in number‚ needs to buy their products too varied. So
Premium Marketing Psychographic
MARKET SEGMENTATION Identify and profile distinct group of buyers who might require separate products and/or marketing mixes. Market segmentation can be segmented in different ways. MASS MARKETING- is when the seller engages in the mass production‚ mass distribution \and mass promotion of one product for all buyers it is also create s the largest potential market which leads to the lowest costs‚ which in turn can translate into either lower prices or higher margins. LEVELS OF SEGMENTATION
Premium Marketing
the benefits of IKEA segmenting its Market..... Market Segmentation involves dividing the market into identifiable sections specific to the business’ needs. Market Segmentation will allow IKEA to differentiate their products and to market them more effectively. It may allow them to find a niche in the market which will allow them to gain a competitive edge and possibly gain more market share (in the long run). Market Segmentation will allow IKEA to identify new product opportunities by analysing
Premium Marketing
6 Market Segmentation and Positioning Positioning is not what you do to a product; it is what you do to the mind of a prospect. Ries and Trout (1972) Learning outcomes After reading this chapter‚ you will be able to: ✔ Describe the principles of market segmentation and the STP process. ✔ Explain the characteristics and differences between market segmentation and product differentiation. ✔ Explain how market segmentation can be undertaken in both consumer and business-to-business
Premium Marketing
Assignment 1: Word Limit 1000 words Table of Contents Page Number Executive Summary Introduction Background Information Industry Microenvironment Macroenvironment Segmentation‚ Targeting‚ Positioning and Differentiation Segmentation Targeting Positioning Differentiation Target Segment Conclusion Reference List Ensure you actually place the correct page numbers within your table of contents. Executive Summary Within
Premium Maslow's hierarchy of needs Marketing Target market
the buyers who have greater interest in the values they create best (the “rifle” approach). four major steps in designing a customer-driven marketing strategy. In the first two steps‚ the company selects the customers that it will serve. Market segmentation involves dividing a market into smaller segments of buyers with distinct needs‚ characteristics‚ or behaviors that might require separate marketing strategies or mixes. The company identifies different ways to segment the market and develops profiles
Premium Marketing