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How Kraft Changed the Oreo and Its Global Marketing Strategy for Success in China Gale Business Insights: Global Case Study Collection Learning Objectives After analyzing this case study, students should be able to do the following: Explain at least three benefits of market research in product development for international and emerging markets Identify traditional and

Identification of Potential Consumer Segments The potential consumer target markets fall into two categories; the segments will be referred to as “Suburban Select” and “Young & Active”. “Suburban Select” Segment The Suburban Select segment comprises of Canadian parents between 35 to 49 years of age with university level education or postgraduate degrees;

Support of Recommendations Market segmentation allows marketers to understand customers’ needs and identify target markets (Peter & Donnelly, 2011). Bright Light Innovations will be able to evaluate different segments to determine differential advantages in each of those segments. Furthermore, management will be able to determine any of the particular marketing mix for a more successful strategic plan. Market segmentation can be obtained by researching geographic data (zip code, region, etc), demographic data (age, occupation, nationality, etc), psychographic data (social status, personal type, etc), behavioral data (customer behavior), or any other data that can be beneficial to the research (Kawasaki, 2004).

Introduction This paper will look at the chosen area of decision making, which was the Target Segment. This required the analysis of the different target segments available when marketing a backpack in a virtual game (MH Practise, 2016). The target segment, also known as the market segmentation, is a similar group of customers to whom a company wants to appeal to (Lamb, 2016). The purpose of market segmentation is to enable the marketer to tailor to the marketing mix. This will allow the company to ultimately cover various segments in a market. There are numerous ways to segment a market. This can be done through demographic, physiographic, geographic and behavioural segmentations (Pewa, 2016). Throughout the report the target segments

In terms of Customer, I as the marketing manager have selected the target market as following firstly The Harried Assistants, second, The High-Tech Managers,

Question 1 Carefully evaluate the pros and cons of the segment markets and determine the market where the product has definite advantages over other

After sifting through the leads and finding the right ones to investigate management must formulate an international marketing plan. This further helps management in locating potential markets for their products. The first step is to use secondary research to find out what the sales potential is in a given market. Asking the questions of need, demand, and support gives one a starting point for research. If we were a company that sold pants we might want to ask the following questions. Is there a need for pants? Is it cold enough there to wear pants? Do people that demand the pants have money? These are the questions that one should ask of potential markets. Table 1-located at the end of the paper-shows the statistics that are needed for a general market picture. After gathering the information from the secondary research, the picture of a potential market becomes more evident. However, to make the picture clearer, one must conduct primary research. This research outlines the specifics of the potential market that directly pertain to the product. Robert Douglas' book, Penetrating the International Market, addresses the issue of locating potential markets in greater detail.2

Alternative Solutions To regain some of its market share in its “growth driven” and “stable profit generators” sectors, Sony can reposition its competition in the minds of consumers. For instance, Sony can use comparative advertising to demonstrate that its brands are superior to its competitors. In this situation, Sony can attempt to alter the portrayed image of its competitor, Nintendo, and position its PlayStation game console as the better-quality product (Positioning(marketing), n.d).

Nicole Fiamingo’s Presentation MKT 730 – Marketing Research February 17, Dell Printer: “The New Kid On The Block” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42mNRePWIME Chapter 3 Research Design Marketing Research Proposal 1. 2. 3. 4. Executive Summary Background Problem Definition Approach to the problem 5. Research Design 6. Fieldwork/ Data Collection 7. Data Analysis 8. Reporting 9. Cost and Time 10.Appendices What the Research Design Includes 1. Define the information needed 2. Design the exploratory, descriptive, and/or causal phases of the research 3. Specify the measurement and scaling procedures 4. Construct and pretest a questionnaire/ data collection 5. Specify the sampling process and sample size 6. Develop a plan of data http://www.businessinsider.com/2009/1/dell-losing-market-share-in-anemic-pc-market-dell Dell Running Case 1. Search the internet to find information on the latest U.S market share of Dell and other PC marketers. 2. Search the Internet to obtain information on Dell’s marketing strategy. Do you agree with Dell’s marketing strategy? Why or why not? 3. Visit the U.S Census Bureau at www.census.gov. As Dell seeks to increase its penetration of U.S households, what information available from the U.S Census Bureau is helpful? 4. What information available from syndicated firms would be useful to Dell as it seeks to increase its penetration of U.S households? Dell’s Current Marketing Strategy • "Dell is committed to delivering new dimensions in entertainment, mobility and gaming and is leading the industry in advancing new technologies like 4G solutions and 3D-capable laptops to provide the best entertainment and mobile experiences ever imagined," said Steve Felice, president of Dell's Consumer, Small and Medium Business unit, • In support of the company's "Power To Do More" brand positioning, Dell recently introduced its first-ever Consumer marketing campaign, "You Can Tell It's Dell." "The Power To Do More"

Buyer Behaviour Report: The consumer decision making process as it relates to a consumer who is replacing their laptop. ID number: 14049438 Submission Date: 9pm Sunday 15th March 2015 Module Name & Number: 4BUS1010-0206-Principles of Marketing Module Lecturer: Caroline Wilson and David Ogle Word Count: Table of Contents. 1. Introduction……………………………………………………………………..1 2. The Characteristics that Affect Consumer Behaviour…………………………2 3. The Types

These focus group provided useful insight into the descision and dicision making process of customers. An additional source of market research is carried out by suggestion card system. Sarto’s claim that it will work hard to implement reasonable suggestions. Access to ongoing market research will be achieved via the publication from the restaurant association but according to adriana como, even though there was sufficent data available in the restaurant association monthly magazine but this infromation not being used. The magazine is just kept for the staff and its never consulted by Mario.

Increasingly multi-national marketers are designing and selling global brands and need research to guide their decision making across an increasingly diverse and disparate world. Sound and timely marketing research becomes even more critical for firms as they compete in the 21st century

3.8 Explain the limitations of marketing research used to contribute to the development of a selected organisation’s marketing plans (M2)

A comprehensive market research allows you to systematically manage business opportunities. Our team will develop these researches in different countries for you based on a quantitative analysis of trade history, potential costs, competitors, customer profiles and local government policies. This analysis will allow you fully understand the prospects of target markets and ensure your sales force uses its limited resources for the most profitable effect.

To understand the consumers in the target market, marketing managers rely on the 7 O’s framework of consumer research.