Product Differentiation and Market Segmentation as Alternative Marketing Strategies Author(s): Wendell R. Smith Source: Journal of Marketing‚ Vol. 21‚ No. 1 (Jul.‚ 1956)‚ pp. 3-8 Published by: American Marketing Association Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/1247695 . Accessed: 24/04/2013 13:20 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use‚ available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp . JSTOR is a not-for-profit service
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www.sciedu.ca/ijfr International Journal of Financial Research Vol. 3‚ No. 4; 2012 Market Value of the Firm‚ Market Value of Equity‚ Return Rate on Capital and the Optimal Capital Structure Chao Chiung Ting Michigan State University‚ USA E-mail: tingtch7ti@aol.com Received: September 4‚ 2012 doi:10.5430/ijfr.v3n4p1 Abstract The firm should pursue both maximum return rate on capital and maximum return rate on equity simultaneously. Maximum return rate on capital is the primary goal for firms
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a time horizon for marketing research A reporting period The research proposal Step 1: Problem definition Step 2: Hypothesis generation Step 3: Decision on type of study Step 4: Decision on data collection method Step 5: Development of an analysis plan Step 6:
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MARKET SEGMENTATION Identify and profile distinct group of buyers who might require separate products and/or marketing mixes. Market segmentation can be segmented in different ways. MASS MARKETING- is when the seller engages in the mass production‚ mass distribution \and mass promotion of one product for all buyers it is also create s the largest potential market which leads to the lowest costs‚ which in turn can translate into either lower prices or higher margins. LEVELS OF SEGMENTATION
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How are target markets selected? The selection of target markets is the second major phase of the STP process‚ as shown in the diagram below. (Where STP stands for segmentation‚ targeting and positioning.) As shown‚ firms initially segment the market and‚ as part of this process‚ construct segment profiles for each segment. Included in a segment profile is a detailed description of the segment‚ along with various size and profit measures. Using this information in conjunction with the firm’s
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DIRECT MODE OF EXPORTING Choosing the best route to market entry is to strategically maximise sales and also understanding of market (customer).The direct mode of entry to the beinjing(china) market would be better because there are vast majority of agents ‚distributors and wholesalers in the Beijing market . Beijing ’s total population has topped 17.4 million‚ including just over 12 million official residents in the household register and 5.4 million in the floating population‚ said Zhang Yunli
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the global competitive market where major plays such as Sony‚ Compaq and Dell have a significant impact upon Orange’s strategies. Orange’s latest oPad is the revolutionary product which is a portable mini device used as a pc anywhere with its wide range of options and innovative design. Orange’s marketing strategy will be focusing upon the product design‚ brand positioning‚ price and promotion of oPad in the global market. This will be linked to the research and analysis of the environmental forces
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[pic] [pic] CHANGING TREND IN SUV SEGMENT- THE RISE OF COMPACT SUV By SWAGAT VENKATA (36279) SHREYAS KULKARNI (36265) Introduction The Indian automotive industry is the sixth largest in the world in terms of production of cars and commercial vehicles with a growth rate of around 12%. India is the third largest exporter of passenger cars in Asia. With an annual production of around 3.9 million units‚ the Indian car industry is growing in leaps and bounds
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An Analysis of DirecTV and its Current Strategic Market Plan Lamont DuBose Southern New Hampshire University Abstract: Publicly held companies are not successful by chance. They have to utilize systems that will determine their future and identify potential financial risks‚ be they environmental or by fellow competitors. The company will focus on five areas of concern that will lead the public to a better understanding of
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Beckett Organics does not match the characteristics of marketing oriented organisation as describe above‚ it is rather a mixture a product and sales oriented organisation. Below are some arguments that will substantiate above statement: Target Market – Middle Class Customers v/s Price of the Vegetables Most of the customers of Beckett Organics are either old friends or customers who have been loyal to him when he first grew vegetables in his back garden. Customer acquisition is almost inexistent
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