Targeted
advertising is a type of advertising whereby advertisements are placed so as to reach consumers based on various traits such as demographics, purchase history, or observed behavior. Eg : Pepsi
Positioning is the process by which marketers try to create an image or identity in the minds of their target market for its product, brand, or organization
Re-positioning
: Changing the identity of a product, relative to the identity of competing products, in the collective minds of the target market. Eg : Maruti Omni
De-positioning involves attempting to change the identity of competing products, relative to the identity of your own product, in the collective minds of the target market. Eg: Burger King
Targeting
involves evaluating each market segments attractiveness and selecting any one or more segments to enter. Targeting process:
Evaluation
Evaluation of Segments
Profitability
of the segment, Attractiveness of the segment, Growth rate of the segment, Companys objective, Limitations of the segment.
Selection Of Segment
Selection
of segment can be made by rating the alternative segments on a predetermined scale in respect of 5 aspects given above. The segment may be ranked based on the scores obtained and be considered for selection. Those with the high scores will be accepted and the others will be kept aside for future consideration.
has 3 alternative coverage strategies to suit their segmentation approaches. They are:
Undifferentiated
marketing
EXAMPLES OF TARGETING
Brand
Positioning- identifying a market niche for a brand, product or service utilizing traditional marketing placement strategies (i.e. price, promotion, distribution, packaging,and competition).
way by which the marketers creates impression in the customers mind.
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Functional positions ctional positions Solve problems Provide benefits to customers Get favourable perception by investors (stock profile) and lenders Symbolic positions ic positions Self-image enhancement Ego identification Belongingness and social meaningfulness Affective fulfilment Experiential positions Provide sensory stimulation Provide cognitive stimulation
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ATTRIBUTE OR BENEFIT
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USE OR APPLICATION
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USER
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Nutralite
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COMPETITOR
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PRICE QUALITY
Positioned its launch at the time of cricket world cup 2007. Aimed at capturing 25% market share Products in the potato chips and finger snacks segment. Segmentation based on: Age group Indian Geography Attitude and Behaviour
Major concerns for ITC: Dominance of Lays potato chips Haldirams variety of flavours Pricing on par with local players
Target
Based on geography: North- Plain salted South- Red Chilly East- Nimbu West- Mustard
Youthful
image- as a result of trendy ads. Spent as much as 100 crore for advertisement on T.V, radio, billboards and print. Crisp and Clear Punch line! Positioned itself as an Indian snack (with flavours like tandoori paneer, tikka, spicy paneer, khakra) as against Lays international snack image with conservative flavours. Available in packs of Rs. 5, 10 and 20
It has always been our desire to anticipate demand and develop products to meet that need. We perceived that there would be a growing demand for a safe, reliable and versatile 4-wheel very light commercial vehicle for carrying goods and people. - Ratan Tata
2001 Re-examination of market & customer requirements May 5, 2005 Commercial Launch Introduced at the right time, when the development of road infrastructure was being emphasized and goods distribution movement was increasing Positioned at sub-one ton payload market segment
(serviced by 3-wheelers)
Targeted segment was the Southern states considered as key markets for small tonnage vehicles
May 2005 to May 2006 41.4% increase May 2006 Launch in Sri lanka
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