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Consumer Behavior IIB 3430. Dr. Kevin Wongleedee. Agenda. Introductions Syllabus highlights Course overview Assignment. Syllabus Highlights. Course Objective: To develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for consumers
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Consumer BehaviorIIB 3430 Dr. Kevin Wongleedee
Agenda • Introductions • Syllabus highlights • Course overview • Assignment
Syllabus Highlights • Course Objective: • To develop a deeper understanding of and appreciation for consumers • To learn how to better serve your customers and develop strong relationships • Class materials: • Consumer Behavior: Building Marketing Strategy, 9th edition(Hawkins, Best, and Coney)
Syllabus Highlights • Requirements: • Individual Components Percent • Participation 10 • Two exams @ 100 points each 40 • Team Components • Phase 1: Assignments 20 • Phase 2: Presentation 20 • Phase 3: Implementation Report 10 100
Keys to Success • Come to class prepared • Keep up on readings • Stay on top of deadlines • Treat others professionally • Show pride in your work • Be respectful
Considered appropriate: • Be considerate of others • Get involved and participate • Strive to be a good teammate • Manage your time wisely
Please refrain from: • Coming in late • Leaving class early • Sidebar conversations • Cellular phone interruptions • Eating food in the classroom
Honor Code • What is academic misconduct? • Any activity that compromises the academic integrity of the institution or subverts the educational process. • How will it be dealt with? • You will be dismissed from the class. • The University Committee on Academic Misconduct will be notified.
Course Overview • What is consumer behavior? • Why study it? • How does this relate to marketing? • Some “essential tools”
What is Consumer Behavior? • “The study of individuals, groups, or organizations and the processes they use to select, secure, use, and dispose of products, services, experiences, or ideas to satisfy needs and the impact that these processes have on the consumer and society” -- Hawkins, Best, and Coney 2004 • “The study of the cognitive, emotional, and physical activities associated with the perception, evaluation, choice, acquisition, use, and dispositionof goods and services.”
Why Study Consumer Behavior? • The Marketing Concept: • Marketing is the process of planning and executing the conception, pricing, promotion, and distribution of ideas, goods, and services to create more satisfying exchanges than the competition. • Corollary: • Success in the marketplace requires: knowing, then attracting, satisfying, and retaining customers.
Why Study Consumer Behavior? • No brand/product can appeal to all people. • Firms must segmentthe market into groups with relatively homogeneous preferences andtargetone or more groups. • Firms must position their offerings in the hearts and minds of these individuals in a favorable way. • Firms must examine all of the touch pointsthat shape how a consumer will respond to their offering.
Why Study Consumer Behavior? • Our guesses about people are inaccurate. • This is because human nature leads us to believe that other people think like us • false consensus • People tend to perceive differences even when they don’t exist • stereotyping
Why Study Consumer Behavior? • Therefore, we must strive to… • Identify customer needs and wants • Engage in research • Understand how customers will respond to different messages and environments • Learn about and apply theories • Anticipate where preferences are headed • Staying informed
Essential Tools: • Consumer Decision Making • Demographics / Trends • Information Processing • Social Influence
Consumer Decision Making • Consumer-side • Marketer-side Need Recognition Search Alternative Evaluation Choice Post-Purchase Evaluation Awareness Interest Desire Action
Essential Tools: • Consumer Decision Making • Demographics / Trends • Information Processing • Social Influence
Demographic Trends: • Aging population • Cultural Diversity & Globalization
Lifestyle & Segment Trends: • Staying connected • Cellular phones • Instant messaging • Health & Fitness • Atkins • Water
Essential Tools: • Consumer Decision Making • Demographics / Trends • Information Processing • Social Influence
Consumer Information Processing Stimuli Exposure Attention Comprehension Acceptance Retention Purchase
Essential Tools: • Consumer Decision Making • Demographics / Trends • Information Processing • Social Influence
Social Influence • Creating “Buzz” through word of mouth • Cultural and generational influence • Family & Group Influence
Assignment • Carefully read the syllabus • There will be a quiz on it next time • Study Chapter 1 of the textbook • Begin applying the strategic framework discussed to the team project we will be working on • What do we know about the 5 Cs, Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning?