A, How is the market segmented? What are the key customer motivations and unmet needs? What are the similarities and differences among the segments? How might a company link customer motivations to value propositions? Segmentation Demographic Segmentation means dividing markets into objective quantifiable characteristics. In the case, energy bar business is divided by age, gender, calories need, preference and so on. Usage segmentation means identifying market segments according to the way(s) in which the product or service is to be used. In the case, the motivation changed from providing a convenient energy boost for athletes to generalizing better “performance” during the day. Key customer motivations and unmet needs Energy Bar was …show more content…
Social environment When a society is increasingly promoting sports and fitness, the entire energy bar demand increases, so that the factories scale and income increase. 2, How would you go about evaluating emerging submarkets? What criteria would use to enter each? Consider Power Bar’s reaction to the Clif organic bar. The best way to evaluate emerging markets would be to evaluate their success based on meeting the needs of consumers and also meeting a need that current markets are overlooking which was the case when Clif bar came in the market. The amount of sales and revenue generated could also be a good indicator of how well an emerging submarket is faring off compared to competitors. As an emerging market you have to take a look at strategies already being used and figure out a way in which you can penetrate the market better. Eg. Considering Clif Bar’s approach into the market, their target was the same as the PowerBar consumers but by introducing a better taste and texture they were able to emerge as a powerhouse competitor. Another example is the Balance Bars, they geared their focus towards a different consumer by making adjustments to a product that was already available in the market. In An effort to counter the emerging submarket PowerBar had to re-evaluate their strategies by not only changing taste and the texture of their product but by also introducing a new product; Harvest and ProteinPlus. 3, Can brands
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Evaluate and compare how each niche distinguishes itself from its competitors in terms of market size, opportunity for advertisement, market need, and ability to sustain the business long term.
Demographic Segmentation fragments the market into categories according to different demographic factors, usually with regards to the wants and needs of multiple consumer groups. The
Evaluate and compare how each niche distinguishes itself from its competitors in terms of market size, opportunity for advertisement, market need, and ability to sustain the business long term.
How should this market be segmented? Identify the key segmentation variables that are relevant for this market.
According to Horner and Swarbrooke (2005: 39), Segmentation may be defined as the process of dividing a whole market into subgroups or segments for marketing management purposes. Market segmentation is the division of the overall market for a service into various categories with common characteristics. In response to different segments, organisations facilitate the available resources to achieve greater efficiency, in order to satisfy specific needs of customers.
Does the firms’ value proposition match with the benefits asked for by the consumers from the target segment?
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This type of segmentation is about the buying behavior of the consumers. In this case, it is about how people behave in terms of entertainment and social interaction.
Demographic segmentation refers to segmenting a target market through population characteristics such as age, ethnic background, race, education, gender and income of a target market (Baack, Harris & Baack, 2013). This is important as it helps an organization to identify what markets to target and which new markets to venture into. The Jeep vehicle portfolio line includes the Jeep Wrangler, Grand Cherokee, Cherokee, Compass, Liberty, Patriot and Wrangler Unlimited and it has been established that some of the target demographics includes gender, education and
Carefully evaluate the pros and cons of the segment markets and determine the market where the product has definite advantages over other
First, we will analyze the targeted customer and the proposition designed by each company to attract them. In this part, there is a description of each market target and how each company has taken advantage of each unique position in the industry.
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Energy drinks have outperformed the growth in carbonates in the last few years, and present a substantial opportunity for beverage manufacturers to extract further growth from their sales. There are many driving forces of change and critical success factors in the energy drink industry. Companies such as Coke Cola and Pepsi contend with criticism from health officials due to the excessive caffeine in most high-energy drinks. However, before the 2000’s consumers were accustomed to carbonated soft drinks as the traditional beverage. The shift to an energy drink, sports drink, and vitamin enhanced waters increased sales while becoming an alternative beverage choice for a fast-paced mobile society. Therefore, this industry endures many
Market segmentation is an approach used by a company to select their target market and provide data for a marketing plan. “Market segmentation consist of a two-step process; naming broad product markets and segmenting these broad products-markets in order to select target markets and develop suitable marketing mixes” (Perreault, Cannon, & McCarthy, 2014, p.97). There are 4 categories pertaining to market segmentation; behavioral, geographic, demographic, and behavioral.