Market Development Models-
Customers are the Megaphone to Grow Markets!!
Dominic Testa
Marketing Chemistries
Capturing Critical Market Share with Innovative Solutions
Framing the Models
• Market Development Models are complex to execute but, not
difficult to understand
• Market Development is a long-term asset ( i.e. provides future
economic benefit); short-term (<1yr.) results are minimal
• The economic benefits of Market Development are predictable
& the results are quantifiable
Clarity & communication of expected results is key to success
Principle of Market Development
Customers visualize the benefits
of a product by the application
problems that it solves.
Customers, not companies drive markets!
Market Development Models
All In
Jump In
Toe In
Resources
GrowthVelocity
About the Models
• All models are useful & provide different levels of insight
• Models differ w/r/t the speed of Market Growth & Sales
• Models are not absolute; hybrids can be very effective
• Models must align with business strategy & objectives
Focus & investment drive the velocity of results!
Toe In Model
“It’s better than no information “
• What does it fell like?
– A 30,000 ft. view of customer insight, pain points & market
dynamics but, not very much actionable data
• Resources?
– It’s a one person show; i.e. 1 WW Market Manager
• What you get?
– Basically, slides sets that help management & marketing talk about
the customers & markets at a 30,000 ft. level
• What you don’t get?
– Neither actionable insight about customer pain points, technology
needs or relevant product features nor market growth
Jump In Model
“Want More Faster but, resources are limited”
• What does it fell like?
– A 5,000 ft. view of customer insight, pain points, market dynamics
& some actionable data
• Resources?
– 1 WW Market Manager + 1 Technical Expert
• What you get?
– Collaborations with a few influential customers who are active & vocal
about how your product solves problems + Targeted & improved sales
training + Better market messaging
• What you don’t get?
– Neither Speed! nor proactive market influence to grow the market
All In Model
“Influencing markets & driving growth”
• What does it fell like?
– A ground level view of the insight that drives customers & markets
to buy your solutions because they solve the compelling problems
• Resources?
– A team of Market Managers + Technical Experts + marketing budget
• What you get?
– A large group of influential customers who are passionate, committed &
vocal telling the market about your great company & solutions!
• What you don’t get?
– Well, you’re “All In” so…you are getting the full benefits!
Summary
1. Customers are the best megaphone to grow markets!
2. Collaborations drive solutions to customer problems
3. Focus & investment drive speed of Market Growth & Sales
4. “Advertise” success & use Social Media channels to do it
Make sure to enlist customers to execute
your Market Development strategy!

Market Development Models

  • 1.
    Market Development Models- Customersare the Megaphone to Grow Markets!! Dominic Testa Marketing Chemistries Capturing Critical Market Share with Innovative Solutions
  • 2.
    Framing the Models •Market Development Models are complex to execute but, not difficult to understand • Market Development is a long-term asset ( i.e. provides future economic benefit); short-term (<1yr.) results are minimal • The economic benefits of Market Development are predictable & the results are quantifiable Clarity & communication of expected results is key to success
  • 3.
    Principle of MarketDevelopment Customers visualize the benefits of a product by the application problems that it solves. Customers, not companies drive markets!
  • 4.
    Market Development Models AllIn Jump In Toe In Resources GrowthVelocity
  • 5.
    About the Models •All models are useful & provide different levels of insight • Models differ w/r/t the speed of Market Growth & Sales • Models are not absolute; hybrids can be very effective • Models must align with business strategy & objectives Focus & investment drive the velocity of results!
  • 6.
    Toe In Model “It’sbetter than no information “ • What does it fell like? – A 30,000 ft. view of customer insight, pain points & market dynamics but, not very much actionable data • Resources? – It’s a one person show; i.e. 1 WW Market Manager • What you get? – Basically, slides sets that help management & marketing talk about the customers & markets at a 30,000 ft. level • What you don’t get? – Neither actionable insight about customer pain points, technology needs or relevant product features nor market growth
  • 7.
    Jump In Model “WantMore Faster but, resources are limited” • What does it fell like? – A 5,000 ft. view of customer insight, pain points, market dynamics & some actionable data • Resources? – 1 WW Market Manager + 1 Technical Expert • What you get? – Collaborations with a few influential customers who are active & vocal about how your product solves problems + Targeted & improved sales training + Better market messaging • What you don’t get? – Neither Speed! nor proactive market influence to grow the market
  • 8.
    All In Model “Influencingmarkets & driving growth” • What does it fell like? – A ground level view of the insight that drives customers & markets to buy your solutions because they solve the compelling problems • Resources? – A team of Market Managers + Technical Experts + marketing budget • What you get? – A large group of influential customers who are passionate, committed & vocal telling the market about your great company & solutions! • What you don’t get? – Well, you’re “All In” so…you are getting the full benefits!
  • 9.
    Summary 1. Customers arethe best megaphone to grow markets! 2. Collaborations drive solutions to customer problems 3. Focus & investment drive speed of Market Growth & Sales 4. “Advertise” success & use Social Media channels to do it Make sure to enlist customers to execute your Market Development strategy!