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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evolved and continues to evolve through the process of market segmentation. The more the hospitality industry comprehends the discerning taste and preference of the guest population‚ the further the market becomes segmented as a result. The need for market segmentation is more prominent in the hospitality industry now because of the rapid changes in customer needs and the vast amount of product offerings. One facet of market segmentation in the hotel industry is the unique consumer segment. The idea
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Introduction: Market Segmentation: Market segmentation is the process of dividing the market into parts that are different from one another. It is the identification of potential customers who would buy your products. Different customers have different needs and it is not possible to satisfy these needs by treating all customers in a similar way. Most organisations do not have all the resources to satisfy the needs of all the customers. Therefore‚ it is necessary to identify the similar groups of
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flopped then in 1960s the formula of mountain dew was updated by adding more sugar‚ more caffeine and orange flavor into it. Marketing Segmentation Mountain Dew has divided up the total market into distinct subsets of customers with common needs or characteristics‚ so following are some marketing segmentations that Mountain dew has made. Demographic Segmentation Generation As Mountain Dew is launched as energy drink so it is segmented demographically for the young generation interested in outdoor
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MODULE 3: MARKET SEGMENTATION AND POSITIONING Lecture - 5 FAQS (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS): Ques 1 Define Market Segmentation Ans 1 Market segmentation is the process of identifying distinct groups and or sub groups of customers in the market‚ who have distinct needs‚ characteristics‚ preferences and/or behaviors‚ and require separate product and service offerings and corresponding marketing mixes. “Market segmentation can be defined as the process of dividing a market into distinct
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lifestyles‚ and geo-demographics. I find psychographics the most fascinating market segment because of how a marketer can segment consumers based on their behavior. The segmentation variables of psychographics segmentation are personality‚ motives‚ lifestyles‚ and geo-demographics. The concept of categorizing consumers based on the four segmentation variables stated is fascinating and important when considering the correct target market. Lastly‚ if I were forced to do marketing for future consumer goods‚ I
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different segmentation bases available to Mercedes. There are a variety of bases available for segmenting consumer markets including profile‚ behavioural and psychographic. There is no correct answer for this question. In consumer markets‚ behavioural variables such as benefits sought and purchase behaviour are particularly powerful bases for segmentation. To justify their choice of segmentation base students should discuss how their choice meets the criteria for successful segmentation. The five
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Market segmentation- is the process in marketing of dividing a market into distinct subsets (segments) that behave in the same way or have similar needs. Because each segment is fairly homogeneous in their needs and attitudes‚ they are likely to respond similarly to a given marketing strategy. That is‚ they are likely to have similar feeling and ideas about a marketing mix comprised of a given product or service‚ sold at a given price‚ distributed in a certain way‚ and promoted in a certain way.
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Chapter 2 Market segmentation Schiffman‚ Bednall‚ O’Cass‚ Paladino‚ Ward & Kanuk: Consumer Behaviour 4e © 2007 Pearson Education Australia Chapter Objectives To define market segmentation To review the uses of segmentation To outline the nine main bases of segmentation To understand the main segmentation approaches To outline the criteria for effective market segments To distinguish between concentrated and differentiated marketing Schiffman‚ Bednall‚ O’Cass‚ Paladino‚ Ward &
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Consumer Behavior: Market Segmentation Contents Introduction 1 Concepts of Market segmentation 1 Case of a jewelry company 3 Conclusion 7 Reference 8 Introduction Market segmentation‚ as a crucial step of marketing‚ is not what you do to a product‚ but something you know about your customers. A good knowledge of your customers can enable you to yield twice the result with half the effort. Every consumer is different. Some prefer stylish products‚ while some want cheap and durable
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