3. Marketing research is the process of defining a
marketing problem and opportunity,
systematically collecting and analyzing
information, and recommending actions.
Market ResearchMarket Research
4. The broad goal of marketing research is to
identify and define both marketing problems
and opportunities and to generate and improve
marketing actions.
Although marketing research isn't perfect, it seeks to reduce
risk and uncertainty and to improve decisions made by
marketing managers.
Market ResearchMarket Research
9. Why do we segment?Why do we segment?
Under what circumstances would weUnder what circumstances would we
not need to segment the market?not need to segment the market?
Market SegmentationMarket Segmentation
11. Physiological Needs
Safety Need
Social Need
Personal Needs
Food, Drink, Rest, Sex
Health, Medicine, Exercise
Love, Friendship, Status, Esteem
Personal satisfaction including fun,
freedom, relaxation, and
accomplishment
Buyers Purchase BehaviorBuyers Purchase Behavior
17. Branding is what you do
to differentiate your cow
from all the other cattle
on the range
Product BrandingProduct Branding
18. Product branding reinforces your positioning
statement.
When you think of these companies,When you think of these companies,
what comes to mind?what comes to mind?
FedExFedEx
VolvoVolvo
NordstromNordstrom
Product Branding - Why Bother?Product Branding - Why Bother?
19. Convenient packages areConvenient packages are
easier to use, makingeasier to use, making
purchase decisions easierpurchase decisions easier
for the customer as well. Itfor the customer as well. It
also protects the productalso protects the product
and reduces costs ofand reduces costs of
shipping and storing andshipping and storing and
reduces theft, spoiling ,etcreduces theft, spoiling ,etc
Product PackagingProduct Packaging
20. Warranty A warranty says theA warranty says the
company standscompany stands
behind the product.behind the product.
Consumers often feelConsumers often feel
more comfortable withmore comfortable with
products they knowproducts they know
come with assurances.come with assurances.
Product WarrantyProduct Warranty
21. The “bridge” connecting customers and products
Distribution takes place through channels involving:
• Manufacturer
• Wholesaler
• Retailer
• Consumer
• Other Distribution Systems
PlacePlace
22. ConsumerConsumer
CitibankCitibank VWVW DoleDole Procter &Procter &
GambleGamble
RetailerRetailer RetailerRetailerRetailerRetailer
WholesalerWholesaler
WholesalerWholesaler
WholesalerWholesaler
Examples of Distribution ChannelsExamples of Distribution Channels
23. • Direct vs. Indirect
• Geographic Location
• Level of Customer Service
• Management of Distribution Channel(s)
• Push vs. Pull Distribution Strategies
Place ConsiderationsPlace Considerations
Editor's Notes
KEY POINT: Everyone is motivated by wants, needs and desires
KEY POINT: Everyone is motivated by wants, needs and desires
Consumers:
convenience products – spends little time/effort shopping for
staples
impulse
emergency products – when need is great
Business:
expense item (treated as a business expense in the year it’s purchased
capital item (long-lasting product and depreciates for many years
KEY POINT: Everyone is motivated by wants, needs and desires
Consumers:
convenience products – spends little time/effort shopping for
staples
impulse
emergency products – when need is great
Business:
expense item (treated as a business expense in the year it’s purchased
capital item (long-lasting product and depreciates for many years
KEY POINT: Everyone is motivated by wants, needs and desires
What challenge does this criteria create for marketers? For one they must sharpen our perceptions, capture our attention (3000 messages a day) Is is 5 times more expensive to acquire one new customer than it is to retain a current customer
Psychographics Variables: (how they think, act)
Motivation, Perception, Learning, Attitudes, Lifestyle
Demographic Variables: (population characteristics)
Age, Income, Education, Marital Status
KEY POINT: Everyone is motivated by wants, needs and desires
What challenge does this criteria create for marketers? For one they must sharpen our perceptions, capture our attention (3000 messages a day) Is is 5 times more expensive to acquire one new customer than it is to retain a current customer
Psychographics Variables: (how they think, act)
Motivation, Perception, Learning, Attitudes, Lifestyle
Demographic Variables: (population characteristics)
Age, Income, Education, Marital Status
NEED - BASIC FORCE THAT MOTIVATES SOMEBODY TO DO SOMETHING
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Divide up the room – among your companies – who markets to consumers and who markets to organizations
Which type of buyer is easier to market to: a consumer or an organization? Explain
How has the Internet changed organizational buyers purchase habits/approaches?
What is the relationship between market segmentation and buyer behavior?
Consumers:
convenience products – spends little time/effort shopping for
staples
impulse
emergency products – when need is great
Business:
expense item (treated as a business expense in the year it’s purchased
capital item (long-lasting product and depreciates for many years
Consumers:
convenience products – spends little time/effort shopping for
staples
impulse
emergency products – when need is great
Business:
expense item (treated as a business expense in the year it’s purchased
capital item (long-lasting product and depreciates for many years
What make a good position?
Utterly simple: Express as one word
2. Defined by what we DO, not SAY
3. Not owned by competitors
4. An agent of change, inspirational
5. Important to prospects and customers
Breakthrough opportunities help innovators develop hard to copy mkting strategies that will be very profitable for a long time
Penetration – Goal: increase sales for present products in present markets – aggressive marketing mix
Mkt Development – Goal: increase sales by selling present products in new markets
Prod. Development – offer new/improved products for present markets
Diversification – move into totally different lines of business, unfamiliar products, markets.
MARKETING INFORMS CONSUMERS ABOUT PRODUCT OFFERINGS AND HELPS TO SHAPE CONSUMER DEMAND.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
Let’s think for a moment if you were marketing managers…
Is it more practical to introduce a new product or modify an existing product? Explain
What are the steps to developing new products and/or revising established products
How can these product attributes be used to enhance service offerings?
What make a good position?
Utterly simple: Express as one word
2. Defined by what we DO, not SAY
3. Not owned by competitors
4. An agent of change, inspirational
5. Important to prospects and customers
Packaging – marketers see the package as the last chance to influence buyers at the point of purchase
What make a good position?
Utterly simple: Express as one word
2. Defined by what we DO, not SAY
3. Not owned by competitors
4. An agent of change, inspirational
5. Important to prospects and customers
How do distribution channels and logistics differ?
Channels involve manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and sales reps
Logistics transportation of parts & raw materials from suppliers to manufacturers and the finished product from manufacturers to the wholesalers warehouses and finally to the place where customers actually buy the product
From the producer’s standpoint, distribution channels and logistics can be complex and demanding
Customers don’t care about that – if they want/need your product and can’t find it, they buy elsewhere