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Chapter 4: UNDERSTANDING the MARKET ENVIRONMENT: SEGMENTING, TARGETING and POSITIONING 4.1. STP Marketing & Evolution of Marketing Strategy. Segmentation Target Segment Brand Positioning STP Marketing 4.2. The Value of STP Marketing. Precise Specification of Marketing Objectives
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Chapter 4: UNDERSTANDING the MARKET ENVIRONMENT: SEGMENTING, TARGETING and POSITIONING 4.1
STP Marketing & Evolution of Marketing Strategy • Segmentation • Target Segment • Brand Positioning STP Marketing 4.2
The Value of STP Marketing • Precise Specification of Marketing Objectives • Better Understanding of Needs and Motives of Target Market • Better Understanding of Customers and Noncustomers • More Efficient Allocation of Resources • Ability to Assess Strengths and Weaknesses • Ability to Identify Messages to be Used Across All Promotional Tools • Better IMC Management of Promotional Effort • Ability to Respond More Quickly to Changes in the Environment 4.3
Beyond STP Marketing • STP Decisions are Continuously Evolving Due to the Dynamic Nature of Markets • To Maintain the Profitability of Brands, Segmentation Decisions Must be Reassessed Regularly • Product Differentiation Infuses STP Decisions with Vitality 4.4
Demographic Segmentation • Segmentation Based on Physical Descriptors of Individuals • Age • Gender • Ethnic Background • Education • Marital Status • Occupation 4.5
Brands in Common Product Categories Can Be Targeted to Audiences Based on Ethnic Background 4.6
What is the Basis for Segmentation in this Message? 4.7
Identifying Target Segments • Geographic Segmentation • Climate & Topographical Features • Food Preferences & Preparation Habits • Entertainment Preferences • Recreational Activities • Geodemographic Segmentation • PRIZM 4.8
Identifying Target Segments (con’t) • Usage Patterns & Commitment Levels • Heavy Users • Nonusers • Brand Loyal Users • Switchers or Variety Seekers • Emergent Customers • Psychographic & Lifestyle Segmentation • AIO’s • Benefit Segmentation 4.9
A Classic Example of Benefit Segmentation 4.10
Segmenting Business-to-Business Markets TYPES OF ORGANIZATION SEGMENTATION STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) SEGMENTATION SIZE OF ORGANIZATION SEGMENTATION GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION SEGMENTATION END USE OF SEGMENTATION HORIZONTAL & VERTICAL MARKET SEGMENTATION 4.11
Prioritizing Target Segments CAPABILITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION SIZE AND GROWTH POTENTIAL OF THE SEGMENT COMPETITIVE FIELD 4.12
Formulating a Positioning Strategyfor a Brand ESSENTIALS OF EFFECTIVE BRAND POSITIONING STRATEGIES • Substantive Value • Consistency • Simplicity & Distinctiveness FUNDAMENTAL BRAND POSITIONING THEMES • Benefit Positioning • User Positioning • Competitive Positioning REPOSITIONING BRANDS 4.13
Would You Say That Being “Cool” Offers Substantive Value as a Basis Positioning Strategy? 4.14