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    Consumer Markets andConsumer Buyer Behavior

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    Stimulus-Response Model of

    Consumer BehaviorStimuli4PsOther characteristics

    economic technological political cultural

    BuyerResponseProduct choice

    Brand choice

    Dealer choice

    Purchase timing

    Purchase amount

    BuyersBlackBoxBuyer characteristics

    Buyerdecision process

    Goal 1: Learn the consumer market & construct model of buyer behavior

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    Characteristics Affecting

    ConsumerBehavior Culture

    Forms a persons wantsand behavior

    Subculture

    Groups with shared valuesystems

    Social Class

    Societys divisions whoshare values, interestsand behaviors

    Cultural

    Social

    Personal

    Psychological

    Key FactorsKey Factors

    Goal 2: Know the four factors that influence consumer buying behavior

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    Characteristics Affecting

    ConsumerBehavior Groups

    Membership

    Reference

    Aspirational Opinion Leaders

    Buzzmarketing

    Family

    Manyinfluencers

    RolesandStatus

    Cultural

    Social

    Personal

    Psychological

    Key FactorsKey Factors

    Goal 2: Know the four factors that influence consumer buying behavior

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    Characteristics Affecting

    ConsumerBehavior Age and life cycle

    Occupation

    Economic situation

    LifestyleActivities, interests andopinions

    Lifestyle segmentation

    Personalityandself-concept

    Cultural

    Social

    Personal

    Psychological

    Key FactorsKey Factors

    Goal 2: Know the four factors that influence consumer buying behavior

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    Brand Personality Dimensions

    Characteristics AffectingConsumerBehavior

    Sincerity Ruggedness

    Excitement Competence

    Sophistication

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    Characteristics Affecting

    ConsumerBehavior

    Motivation

    Perception

    Learning

    BeliefsandattitudesCultural

    Social

    Personal

    Psychological

    Key FactorsKey Factors

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    Psychological Factors

    Motivation A motive isaneedthatissufficiently

    pressing todirectthe persontoseek

    satisfaction Motivationresearchis basedonFreud;

    Looks forhiddenandsubconsciousmotivation

    Maslow orderedneeds basedonhowpressing theyare tothe consumer

    Goal 2: Know the four factors that influence consumer buying behavior

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    Psychological Factors

    Perception Perceptionisthe process by which

    people select,organize,andinterpret

    information Perception Includes:

    Selective attention Consumersscreenoutinformation

    Selective distortion People interprettosupport beliefs

    Selective retention People retain pointstosupportattitudes

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    Psychological Factors

    LearningLearning describes changesinanindividuals behaviorarising fromexperienceLearning occursthrough:

    Drives Internal stimulusthat calls foraction

    Stimuli Objectsthatmove drive tomotive

    Cues Minorstimulithataffectresponse Reinforcement

    Feedbackonaction

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    Psychological Factors

    Beliefsand AttitudesBelief

    adescriptive thoughtabouta brandor

    service may be basedonreal knowledge,opinion,or faith

    Attitude

    describesa persons evaluations, feelingsandtendenciestowardanobjectoridea

    Theyare difficultto change

    Goal 2: Know the four factors that influence consumer buying behavior

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    Typesof Buying

    DecisionBehaviorComplex

    Highlyinvolved,significant branddifferences Example computer

    Dissonance-reducing Highlyinvolved, little branddifferences Example carpeting

    Habitual Low involvement, little branddifferences Example salt

    Variety-seeking Low involvement,significant perceived branddifferences

    Example cookies

    Goal 3: Understand types of buying decisions and stages in the process

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    The BuyerDecision

    Process

    Needrecognition

    Informationsearch

    Evaluationofalternatives

    Purchase decision

    Postpurchase behavior

    Needs can be triggered by:

    Internal stimuli Normal needs

    become strongenoughtodrivebehavior

    External stimuli

    Advertisements Friendsof friends

    ProcessProcess

    StagesStages

    Goal 3: Understand types of buying decisions and stages in the process

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    The BuyerDecision

    Process

    Needrecognition

    Informationsearch

    Evaluationofalternatives

    Purchase decision

    Postpurchase behavior

    Consumers exhibitheightened attentionoractivelysearchforinformation.

    Sourcesofinformation:

    Personal

    Commercial

    Public Experiential

    Word-of-mouth

    ProcessProcess

    StagesStages

    Goal 3: Understand types of buying decisions and stages in the process

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    The BuyerDecision

    Process

    Needrecognition

    Informationsearch

    Evaluationofalternatives

    Purchase decision

    Postpurchase behavior

    Evaluation procedure dependson the consumer and the buyingsituation.

    Most buyers evaluate multipleattributes, eachofwhichisweighted differently.

    At the endofthe evaluation

    stage,purchase intentions areformed.

    ProcessProcess

    StagesStages

    Goal 3: Understand types of buying decisions and stages in the process

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    The BuyerDecision

    Process

    Needrecognition

    Informationsearch

    Evaluationofalternatives

    Purchase decision

    Postpurchase behavior

    Twofactorsintercedebetweenpurchase intentionsand the actualdecision:

    Attitudesof others

    Unexpectedsituationalfactors

    ProcessProcess

    StagesStages

    Goal 3: Understand types of buying decisions and stages in the process

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    The BuyerDecision

    Process

    Needrecognition

    Informationsearch

    Evaluationofalternatives

    Purchase decision

    Postpurchase behavior

    Satisfactionisimportant: Delighted consumers

    engage in positive word-of-mouth.

    Unhappy customerstellonaverage 11 otherpeople.

    It costsmore toattractanew customerthanitdoestoretainan existingcustomer.

    Cognitive dissonance iscommon

    ProcessProcess

    StagesStages

    Goal 3: Understand types of buying decisions and stages in the process

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    BuyerDecisionProcess for

    New ProductsNew Products Good,service orideathatis

    perceived by customersasnew.

    Stagesinthe AdoptionProcess Marketersshouldhelp consumers

    move throughthese stages.

    Goal 4: Comprehend the diffusion & adoption process for new products

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    Stages in the Adoption Process

    BuyerDecisionProcess for

    New Products

    Awareness

    EvaluationInterest

    Trial

    Adoption

    Goal 4: Comprehend the diffusion & adoption process for new products

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    BuyerDecisionProcess for

    New ProductsIndividual Differencesin Innovativeness

    Consumers can be classifiedinto five

    adopter categories, eachof which behavesdifferentlytowardnew products.

    ProductCharacteristicsand Adoption Five product characteristicsinfluence the

    adoptionrate.

    Goal 4: Comprehend the diffusion & adoption process for new products

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    AdopterCategories

    1. Innovators:

    2. Early Adopters:

    3. EarlyMajority:

    4. Late Majority:

    5. Laggards:

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    Product CharacteristicsProduct Characteristics

    BuyerDecisionProcess for

    New Products

    Relative Advantage

    Compatibility

    Complexity

    Divisibility

    Communicability

    Goal 4: Comprehend the diffusion & adoption process for new products

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    BuyerDecisionProcess for

    New ProductsInternational ConsumerBehavior

    Values,attitudesand behaviorsdiffer

    greatlyinother countries. Physical differences exist whichrequire

    changesinthe marketing mix.

    Customsvary from countryto country.

    Marketersmustdecide the degree to whichthey will adapttheirmarketing efforts.

    Goal 4: Comprehend the diffusion & adoption process for new products

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    BusinessMarketsandBusinessMarketsandBusinessBuyerBehaviorBusinessBuyerBehavior

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    DefinitionBusinessBuyerBehavior:

    The buying behaviorof organizationsthat buy

    goodsandservices foruse inthe productionofother productsandservicesthatare sold,rented,orsuppliedtoothers.

    Alsoincludedare retailing and wholesaling firmsthatacquire goods forthe purpose of reselling orrenting themtoothersata profit.

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    Salesinthe businessmarket far exceedsalesin consumermarkets.

    Businessmarketsdiffer from consumer

    marketsinmany ways. Marketing structure anddemand

    Nature of the buying unit

    Typesof decisionsandthe decision process

    Characteristicsof

    BusinessMarkets

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    BusinessMarkets

    Comparedtoconsumermarkets:

    Businessmarkets have fewer but larger

    customers

    Business customers are more

    geographicallyconcentrated

    Demandisdifferent Demandisderived Demandis priceinelastic

    Demand fluctuatesmore

    CharacteristicsCharacteristics

    Goal 1: Define the business market

    MarketingStructureandDemand

    Nature of theBuying Unit

    Typesof Decisionsandthe Decision Process

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    BusinessMarkets

    MarketingStructureand DemandNature oftheBuying UnitTypes ofDecisionsand

    the Decision Process

    Comparedto consumerpurchases:

    Involve more buyersinthe decision process

    More professionalpurchasing effort

    CharacteristicsCharacteristics

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    BusinessMarkets

    MarketingStructureand DemandNature oftheBuying UnitTypes ofDecisionsand

    the Decision Process

    Comparedto consumerpurchasesMore complex buyingdecisions

    The buying processismore formalized

    Buyersandsellers workmore closelytogetherand

    build long-termrelationships

    Goal 1: Define the business market

    CharacteristicsCharacteristics

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    MajorTypesof Buying Situations

    Straightrebuy Reordering without modification

    Modifiedrebuy

    Requires modification to priorpurchase

    New task

    First-time purchase

    BusinessBuyerBehavior

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    BusinessBuyerBehavior

    SystemsSelling Buying a packagedsolutiontoa

    problem fromasingle seller. Oftenakeymarketing strategy for

    businessesseeking to winandholdaccounts.

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    BusinessBuyerBehavior

    Buying Center The decision-making unitof a buying

    organization Includesall individualsandunitsthat participate inthe decisionmaking

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    Members of the Buying Center

    BusinessBuyerBehavior

    Users

    BuyersInfluencers

    Deciders

    Gatekeepers

    Goal 1: Define the business market

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    Major Influenceson

    BusinessBuyers

    Environmental

    Organizational

    Interpersonal

    Individual

    Economic trends

    Supply conditionsTechnological,politicaland competitivechangesCulture and customs

    Key FactorsKey Factors

    Goal 2: Identify the major factors that influence business buyer behavior

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    Major Influenceson

    BusinessBuyers

    Environmental

    Organizational

    Interpersonal

    Individual

    Objectives

    PoliciesProceduresOrganizationalstructure

    Systems

    Key FactorsKey Factors

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    Major Influenceson

    BusinessBuyers

    Influence of

    membersinthebuying center

    Authority Status Empathy Persuasiveness

    Key FactorsKey Factors

    Goal 2: Identify the major factors that influence business buyer behavior

    Environmental

    Organizational

    Interpersonal

    Individual

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    Major Influenceson

    BusinessBuyers

    Personal characteristicsofmembersinthe buyingcenter

    Age andincome Education Job position Personality Riskattitudes

    Buying styles

    Key FactorsKey Factors

    Goal 2: Identify the major factors that influence business buyer behavior

    Environmental

    Organizational

    Interpersonal

    Individual

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    Stagesinthe Business

    Buying ProcessStage 1:ProblemRecognition

    Stage 2:General NeedDescription

    Stage 3:ProductSpecification Value analysishelpstoreduce costs

    Stage 4:SupplierSearch

    Supplierdevelopment

    Goal 3: List and define the steps in the business buying decision process

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    Stage 5:Proposal Solicitation

    Stage 6:SupplierSelectionStage 7:Order-RoutineSpecification Blanket contractsare oftenused for

    maintenance,repairandoperatingitems.

    Stage 8:Performance Review

    Stagesinthe Business

    Buying Process

    Goal 3: List and define the steps in the business buying decision process

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    InstitutionalMarkets Consistof churches,schools,

    prisons,hospitals,nursing homesandotherinstitutionsthat provide

    goodsandservicesto people intheircare.

    Institutional andGovernmentMarkets

    Goal 4: Compare the institutional and government markets

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    InstitutionalMarkets Often characterized by low budgets

    and captive patrons.

    Marketersmaydevelop separate

    divisionsandmarketing mixestoservice institutional markets.

    Institutional andGovernmentMarkets

    Goal 4: Compare the institutional and government markets

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    Customer DrivenMarketingStrategy:Creating Value for Target

    Customer

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    Definition

    Market Segmentation:Market Segmentation:

    Dividing a market into distinct

    Dividing a market into distinctgroups with distinct needs,groups with distinct needs,

    characteristics,characteristics,or behavior whoor behavior whomight requiremight require

    separate productsseparate productsor marketingor marketingmixes.mixes.

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    StepsinMarketSegmentation,Targeting,

    andPositioning

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    GeographicalGeographicalsegmentationsegmentation Marketing mixes areMarketing mixes are

    customizedcustomizedgeographicallygeographically

    DemographicDemographicsegmentationsegmentation

    PsychographicPsychographic

    segmentationsegmentationBehavioralBehavioralsegmentationsegmentation

    Using multipleUsing multiplesegmentation variablessegmentation variables

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentation

    GeographicGeographicSegmentationVariablesSegmentationVariables

    City orCity or

    Metro SizeMetro Size

    NeighborhoodNeighborhood

    DensityDensity

    ClimateClimate

    World RegionWorld Region

    or Countryor Country

    CountryCountry

    RegionRegion

    CityCity

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    Geographical segmentsGeographical segments

    DemographicDemographicsegmentationsegmentation Most popular typeMost popular type

    Demographics are closelyDemographics are closelyrelated to needs, wantsrelated to needs, wantsand usage ratesand usage rates

    PsychographicPsychographic

    segmentationsegmentationBehavioralBehavioralsegmentationsegmentation

    Using multipleUsing multiplesegmentation variablessegmentation variables

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentationDemographicDemographic

    SegmentationVariablesSegmentationVariablesAgeAge

    GenderGender

    Family sizeFamily sizeFamily life cycleFamily life cycle

    IncomeIncome

    EthnicityEthnicity

    OccupationOccupation

    EducationEducation

    ReligionReligionGenerationGeneration

    NationalityNationality

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    Geographic segmentsGeographic segments

    DemographicDemographicsegmentationsegmentation

    PsychographicPsychographicsegmentationsegmentation Lifestyle, social class,Lifestyle, social class,

    and personalityand personality--basedbasedsegmentationsegmentation

    BehavioralBehavioralsegmentationsegmentation

    Using multipleUsing multiplesegmentationsegmentationvariablesvariables

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    Geographic segmentsGeographic segments

    DemographicDemographic

    segmentationsegmentation

    PsychographicPsychographic

    segmentationsegmentation

    BehavioralBehavioral

    segmentationsegmentation

    Typically done firstTypically done first

    Using multipleUsing multiple

    segmentationsegmentation

    variablesvariables

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentationBehavioralBehavioral

    SegmentationVariablesSegmentationVariablesOccasionsOccasions

    BenefitsBenefits

    User StatusUser Status

    User RatesUser Rates

    Loyalty StatusLoyalty Status

    Readiness StageReadiness Stage

    Attitude TowardAttitude Toward

    the Productthe Product

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    Geographic segmentsGeographic segments

    DemographicDemographic

    segmentationsegmentation

    PsychographicPsychographic

    segmentationsegmentation

    BehavioralBehavioral

    segmentationsegmentation

    Using multipleUsing multiple

    segmentationsegmentation

    variablesvariables

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    Demographic segmentationDemographic segmentation

    Industry, company size,Industry, company size,

    locationlocation

    Operating variablesOperating variables Technology, usage status,Technology, usage status,

    customer capabilitiescustomer capabilities

    Purchasing approachesPurchasing approaches

    Situational factorsSituational factors

    Urgency, specificUrgency, specificapplication, size of orderapplication, size of order

    Personal characteristicsPersonal characteristics

    BuyerBuyer--seller similarity,seller similarity,

    attitudes toward risk, loyaltyattitudes toward risk, loyalty

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    Geographic segmentationGeographic segmentation

    Location or regionLocation or region

    Economic factorsEconomic factors

    Population income or level ofPopulation income or level ofeconomic developmenteconomic development

    Political and legal factorsPolitical and legal factors

    Type / stability ofType / stability of

    government, monetarygovernment, monetary

    regulations, amount ofregulations, amount of

    bureaucracy, etc.bureaucracy, etc.

    Cultural factorsCultural factors

    Language, religion, values,Language, religion, values,

    attitudes, customs,attitudes, customs,

    behavioral patternsbehavioral patterns

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    MarketSegmentation

    SegmentingSegmentingConsumer MarketsConsumer Markets

    SegmentingSegmentingBusiness MarketsBusiness Markets

    SegmentingSegmenting

    InternationalInternationalMarketsMarkets

    Requirements forRequirements forEffectiveEffectiveSegmentationSegmentation

    MeasurableMeasurable

    Size, purchasing power, andSize, purchasing power, and

    profile of segmentprofile of segment

    AccessibleAccessible Can be reached and servedCan be reached and served

    SubstantialSubstantial

    Large and profitable enoughLarge and profitable enough

    to serveto serve

    DifferentiableDifferentiable Respond differentlyRespond differently

    ActionableActionable

    Effective programs can beEffective programs can be

    developeddeveloped

    Key TopicsKey Topics

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    TargetMarketing

    Evaluating Market SegmentsEvaluating Market Segments

    Segment size and growthSegment size and growth Segment structural attractivenessSegment structural attractiveness

    Level of competitionLevel of competition

    Substitute productsSubstitute products

    Power of buyersPower of buyers

    Powerful suppliersPowerful suppliers

    Company objectives and resourcesCompany objectives and resources

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    TargetMarketingStrategies

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    TargetMarketing

    Choosing a TargetChoosing a Target--

    Marketing StrategyMarketing Strategy

    Requires Consideration of:Requires Consideration of:

    Company resourcesCompany resources

    The degree of product variabilityThe degree of product variability

    Products life

    Products life

    --cycle stagecycle stage

    Market variabilityMarket variability

    Competitors marketingCompetitors marketing

    strategiesstrategies

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    Positioning

    Positioning:Positioning:

    The place the product occupies inThe place the product occupies in

    consumers minds relative to competingconsumers minds relative to competing

    products.products.

    Typically defined by consumers on the basisTypically defined by consumers on the basis

    of important attributes.of important attributes.

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    Positioning

    Choosing a Positioning Strategy:Choosing a Positioning Strategy:

    Identifying possible competitiveIdentifying possible competitiveadvantagesadvantages ---- many potentialmany potentialsources of differentiation exist:sources of differentiation exist:

    ProductsProducts

    ServicesServices

    ChannelsChannels

    PeoplePeople

    ImageImage

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    Positioning

    Choosing a Positioning Strategy:Choosing a Positioning Strategy:

    Choosing the right competitiveChoosing the right competitiveadvantageadvantage

    How many differences to promote?How many differences to promote?

    Unique selling propositionUnique selling proposition

    Positioning errors to avoidPositioning errors to avoid

    Which differences to promote?Which differences to promote?

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    PositioningCriteria forMeaningful DifferencesCriteria forMeaningful Differences

    ImportantImportant

    SuperiorSuperior

    PreemptivePreemptive

    DistinctiveDistinctive

    CommunicableCommunicable

    AffordableAffordable

    ProfitableProfitable

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    Positioning

    Choosing a Positioning Strategy:Choosing a Positioning Strategy:

    Communicating and delivering theCommunicating and delivering thechosen positionchosen position

    Entire marketing mix must support theEntire marketing mix must support the

    chosen strategychosen strategy

    May require changes to the product,May require changes to the product,pricing, distribution or promotion.pricing, distribution or promotion.