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Microsoft Market research for Surface
WIN8 TABLET
SWEDISH MARKET STUDIES

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Pamela Cominetti 61127
Sherry Wu 61138
Mario Harkmaa 61141
Mikael Fors 61123
Zhifan Yu 61150

Table of Contents
Introduction ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Part I – Current Market Situation and Product Unique Selling Points ............................................ 2
Purchasing Drivers..................................................................................................................... 4
B2B .................................................................................................................................... 4
B2C .................................................................................................................................... 4
Customer Groups ...................................................................................................................... 5
B2B .................................................................................................................................... 5
B2C .................................................................................................................................... 6
Part II – Segments, User Groups and Marketing Approach............................................................. 7
School library lending out - Productivity ................................................................................... 7
City exploration/treasure hunting - Fun.................................................................................... 8
Metro Campaign - Convenience ................................................................................................ 8
Ad campaign - All in One ........................................................................................................... 9
Commercial 1: Convenience & Productivity

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