6. consumer orientation
know the customer
research method
qualitative method
quantitative method
Purpose: define the product and audience
is essential for
product/message design
creating distribution
communication strategy
provide foundation for behavior strategies
based on multidimensional understanding of needs and
wants
meet them
7. audience segmentation
one product for one specific population group
divide them into segments
based on
psychological profile
life style, personality, communication habits, readiness
for change, and perceived needs
geography
region, county, census tract
demography
age, gender, family size, occupation, race, social class
social structure
worksites, churches, voluntary agency, family, legislative
bodies
8. audience segmentation
consumer analysis purpose
define target audience
identify specific population
segments
describe the audience's core
values
tools: market research, focus
group
9. meet basic needs
rather than simply to provide a material object or
service
should view their product in function terms
type
tangible products
condoms, medications
intangible product
changing views in AIDS, changing perception in quality of care
example:12-2
challenge
connect the desired change to existing value in specific
audience
10. Table 12-2
Desired action Product/benefit Core Values
Prevent smoking
initiation
Freedom from nicotine addiction Freedom
Independence form tobacco industry
manipulation
Independence
control
Rebellion against an industry that is trying to
trick you, seduce you, addict you, and kill you
Rebellion
Practice safe sex
Freedom from AIDS Freedom
Independence from virus that is afflicting your
friends and communities
Independence
Control over your destiny Control rebellion
Exercise more often Identify as physically strong and attractive
person in control of your appearance
Freedom
independence
12. how to bring the product to
audience
selection of appropriate channel
think creatively
13. communication channels
interpersonal channels
family, friends, healthcare providers
group channels
mobilization of community, civil society
organization
mass media channels
print, radio, TV
14. use of channels
multiple channels to disseminate the message
radio- publicize the slogan
community visits by field workers- reach the rural areas
posters and billboards- create a visual image for buzz
T-shirts- stimulate encourage advocacy by satisfied users
follow up survey:
No single channel reached more than 50% population, all
channels 83%
15. need to consider diverse channels
advertising
free media
events
organized groups
personal contacts
entertainment
17. deciding on price involves
monetary cost
non-monetary cost
social cost, time cost, physical cost
create a substantial barrier to use of a
product and adoption of a idea
18. price can also served a symbol of value
of potential users
high price means high value
low price means low value
free product
reduce financial barriers to access
unnecessary usage and waste
19. influences the relationship between
patient and provider
free service-patient feel powerless, and
reality of poor quality
can reduce willingness
20. social marketer should think about
their goals and the market
source of information of price setting
assessment of the costs involved
prices of similar product from competitors
price sensitivity of the target audience
22. maximizing the number of product
adopters
product and service can be offered at
low price or free
effect
the perception of low quality, discourage use
encourage overuse and waste, creating
inefficiency
nominally free may not be free in practice,
affect this goal
23. social equity
adopt a graduated price structure in income level
insurance premiums exemptions in poor group
price discrimination
reduce financial barriers to poor patients
require a method for determining the economic
status of buyers
administratively costly, subject to favoritism or corruption
use innovative strategies
such as offering low-priced products in particular
geographic districts
price vary with quality
24. cost recovery
a fixed price can be selected to defray a suitable of
costs
high cost recovery
intended to promote program sustainability
low cost recovery
achieve greater product adoption by consumers
zero cost recovery
design to achieve greater product adoption by consumers
major questions about the poor patients who is
discouraged from utilizing health services
reflecting the price elasticity of different income groups
25. de-marketing
set high price in order to reduce use
considered undesirable on objective
high taxes on alcohol or cigarette for
reducing consumption
especially for price sensitive groups
equity concern
27. classical monopoly strategy
price discrimination
different prices are set for social products
based on each segment's price elasticity
multinational pharmaceutical companies
29. tasks
decide on the content of message
how to present the message
decide on the channel of
communication
triggers
30. decide on the content of message
create an effective communication strategy
product and audience, place to reach
audience, price of the product
draw on information about 4 aspects
physical/technical feature
sensory feature
functional benefits
emotional/psychological benefits
31. how to present the message
don't sell what you want, sell what they want
strategy of emotion followed by logic
beginning with product's benefit to customer
structuring the order of information by specific
target group and their response
need to be empathetic and believable to persuade people
to accept the discomfort and risks of behavior change
32. decide on the channel of
communication
mass communication
personal communication
selective communication
33. mass communication
paid coverage
allow reformer to control the content and timing of
messages; budget constrains can reduce the effectiveness
of this approach
free coverage
less reliable and controllable than AD
develop good media relations
preparing press releases
organizing press conference
conducting one-on-one briefings
provide a hook for reporters
34. personal communication
enhance its credibility and acceptability
choosing a place and a messenger
methods
social events
star player
personal selling
peer or respected authority
entertainment
social group