...Segmentation, Targeting and positioning model of Mcdonalds Segmentation, Targeting and positioning Model of McDonalds: In order to develop a marketing strategy, it is very important for company to understand its target customers. If the company can understand its customer then only it can communicate itself to their consumer Market. Better you know about your consumers, more effectively you could communicate and market them. McDonalds has segmented their products according to bases of Demographic, Psychographic and Behavioral. They have segmented their products and positioned their products according to kids, students and family. But they haven’t segmented their products according to the Adult target group. Also they haven’t started segment related to breakfast in every outlet. Segmentation: Market segmentation is defined as dividing a single market into smaller segments. The basic reason for dividing the market into small segments is to make it simple to address the needs of smaller groups of customers and try to manufacture different products according to their consuming habits. Particularly it is done according to the people who have similar characteristics. It can be done on the basis of age, gender, lifestyle, region, etc. McDonalds in India segmentation it has done is on three different bases: 1) Demographic Segmentation: Kids, Family and Students McDonalds offers different products like Happy Meal which includes a free toy for kids. For families it has made different...
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...x OLC EUROPE UNIT 4 MARKETING PRINCIPLES QCF LEVEL 5: BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL ASSIGNMENT Assessment title: Marketing Principles Lecturer: Issued date: Submission date: Task One Task Two Task Three Task Four Learning Outcomes LO1 Understand the concept and process of marketing LO2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning LO3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix LO4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts Introduction This is a broad-based unit which gives learners the opportunity to apply the key principles of marketing. Firstly, the unit looks at the definitions of marketing, and what is meant by a marketing orientation and the marketing process. Next, learners consider the use of environmental analysis in marketing and to carry out their own analyses at both macro and micro levels. They will also investigate the importance of market segmentation and how this leads to the identification and full specification of target groups. Learners then consider buyer behaviour and positioning.The unit looks at the main elements of both the original and the extended marketing mix. This includes an introduction to the concept of the product life cycle, new product development, pricing strategies, distribution options and the promotion mix. Finally, learners will develop their own marketing mixes to meet the needs of different target groups. This...
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...Two byTask Three byTask Four by | FINAL SUBMISSION OF ALL TASKS 20TH JANUARY 2015STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO SUBMIT DIFFERENT TASKS AS AN INTERIM ASSESSMENT TO GAIN FEEDBACK PRIOR TO FINAL SUBMISSION.ONLY WITH EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WORK BE ALLOWED TO BE LATE. | Learning Outcomes | LO1 Understand the concept and process of marketingLO2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioningLO3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mixLO4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts | IntroductionThis is a broad-based unit which gives learners the opportunity to apply the key principles of marketing. Firstly, the unit looks at the definitions of marketing, and what is meant by a marketing orientation and the marketing process.Next, learners consider the use of environmental analysis in marketing and to carry out their own analyses at both macro and micro levels. They will also investigate the importance of market segmentation and how this leads to the identification and full specification of target groups. Learners then consider buyer behaviour and positioning. The unit looks at the main elements of both the original and the extended marketing mix. This includes an introduction to the concept of the product life cycle, new product development, pricing strategies, distribution options and the promotion mix.Finally, learners will develop their own marketing mixes to meet the needs of different target groups. This includes considering...
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...and process of marketing The marketing concept is the viewpoint that trades should find out what the customers want and then make decisions to achieve those wants, better than the rivalry. Today most trades adopted the marketing concept, but this has not always been the situation. The process of doing so can be demonstrate in a sequence of stage: the situation is examined to categorise opportunities, the plan is expressed for a value scheme, planned decisions are mode, the strategy is implemented and the results are examined. http://us.123rf.com/400wm/400/400/dskdesign/dskdesign1207/dskdesign120700077/14652330-marketing-process-concept--segmentation--targeting--positioning--approaching.jpg Explanation of the various elements of the marketing process. Step 1 – swot analysis Step 2 – segmentation, targeting, positioning Step 3 – marketing mix Step 4 – implementation – go out there and sell your product no time to Step 5 – control Swot analysis An important part of the planning process is observing at the present position of the business and trying to choose how factors outside of the business might affect the business. Business do a SWOT examination as a way of determining which marketing strategy to use. The business does a review on the interior and exterior nature of the business looking at the current and upcoming condition. An audit is a review of all the business’ doings. Example of a business swot analysis KFC Strengths...
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...Market segmentation is a subgroup of people or organizations sharing one or more characteristics that cause them to have similar product needs. Marketing segmentation has dividing a market into smaller group distinct needs, characteristic or behavior those might require separate products or marketing mixes. The purpose of market segmentation is to increase marketing efficiency by focusing marketing efforts to a particular group, maximize scarce marketing resources, find a market with limited competition and select the most profitable segment. It has four major market segmentation variables, there are geographic, demographic, psychographic and behavioral. Geographic segmentation tries to divide the market into different geographical units such as location, regions, population density, climate and countries. Demographic segmentation consists of dividing the market into groups based on variables such as gender, family size, family life cycle, income, occupation, education, religion, race and nationality. Psychographic segmentation divides buyers into different groups based on social class, lifestyle or personality characteristics. Behavioral segmentation divides buyers into groups based on their knowledge, attitudes, response to a product. There are four consumer and industrial product that we are going to discuss about their market segmentation, which are McDonald, Hugo Boss perfume, Mobil Nokia and magazine of National Geographic. Fast food: McDonalds Geographic segmentation ...
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...Various Elements Of The Marketing Process Introduction [pic]This assignment will discuss and summarise key issues and elements of the Marketing process. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communications, and developments. It is an incorporated process that can be modelled in a sequence of steps: the situation is analysed to identify opportunities, the strategy is formulated for a value proposition, tactical decisions are made, the plan is achieved and the results are monitored. TASK ONE • Explain the various elements of the marketing process Marketing Marketing is the social process by which individuals and organisation obtain what they need and want through creating and exchanging value with others. (Kotler & Armstrong, 2010). The marketing process of accompany typically involves identifying the viable and potential marketing opportunities in the environment, developing strategies to effective utilise the opportunities, evolving suitable marketing strategies, and supervising the implementation of these marketing efforts. (M. Patidar, 2012). Upload Your Assignment 1. Discuss and summarise key issues and element of the process Sainsbury’s which is one of the most prosperous companies in the world has been chosen for case study. There are four key elements of marketing process, environment analysis, and strategy development, the choice of the marketing mix and implementation and control. The Marketing Process Marketing process has several...
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...Concepts and Process of Marketing a. Alternative definitions of Marketing 4 b. Main characteristics of a Marketing Oriented Organization 4 –5 c. Selling Concept with Marketing Concept which describe McDonalds 6 d. Benefits of implementing a Marketing Approach to McDonalds 6 – 7 3. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning a. Two Marco and one Micro to marketing undertaking by McDonalds 7 – 8 b. What is Segmentation and Three criteria for McDonalds 8 c. The Target Market of McDonalds 8 - 9 d. What is buyer Behavior and benefit to McDonalds 9 4. Marketing Mix a. Analyses how McDonalds gain competitive advantage through 9 -10 their products b. Distribution Strategy used by McDonalds 10 c. Explain how prices set by McDonalds reflect their objectives and 10 - 11 marketing condition d. Methods McDonalds used to promote their products/services and how 11 effective they are. 5. Marketing Segments and Contexts a. Choose one McDonalds product and devices two marketing mixes 12 for the product b. Difference between marketing to organization rather than consumers 12 - 13 c. Explain how and why International Marketing differs from 14 - 15 Domestic Marketing for McDonalds 6. Bibliography and References 16 Introduction I am currently employed as an administrative assistant at G.B.I. Logistics Company Limited, located in Kingston, Jamaica. In my current capacity...
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...Introduction The process of marketing involves three key functions viz. market segmentation, targeting, and market positioning. Marketing segmentation concept is closely connected with the marketing mix. Market segmentation involves identifying the basis on which market needs to be segmented. Targeting involves selecting the target for segmentation. Positioning involves developing position to target the segments. Market segmentation is about aggregating prospective buyers into groups that have common needs. The groups that result from market segmentation are called market segments. Meaning / what is marketing segmentation? : Markets consist of buyers, and most often than not, these buyers have heterogeneous preferences. Thus, it is impossible for an organization to serve all these buyers with varied needs. Therefore, the notion of market segmentation is introduced. Market segmentation involves the process of identifying segmentation variables, or bases, and developing profiles of resulting segments. By going after segments instead of the whole market, companies have a better chance to deliver value to consumers and to receive rewards for close attention to consumer needs. Compaq, IBM and IPC are multinational companies that have branches worldwide. This is evident from their websites that cater to people from different countries. Compaq serves over 40 countries including Japan, Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the United States, just to...
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...effective marketing must incorporate Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning. Segmentation, targeting and positioning is a three stage process. Segmentation describes what kinds of customers exist, targeting describe target market which is best to serve and positioning which describe segmentation by categorizing the products or services for that segment. Segmentation is “the process of defining and subdividing a large homogenous market into clearly identifiable segments having similar needs, wants, or demand characteristics. Its objective is to design a marketing mix that precisely matches the expectations of customers in the targeted segment.” Segmentation try to find out what kinds of different consumers with different needs exist. Segmentation depend on? Gender Age Social class Personal Disposable Income Family life cycle Employment status Marital status / living arrangements and many more. Segmenting consumer markets - Geographic -Demographic -Psychographic -Behavioural There are different kinds of variable which are used for segmentation: -Demographic – to this belong: gender, income, education, location, and family size, ethnic. -Behaviour – some customers are “brand loyal”- customers stay with the brand they are stick to. Some consumers are “heavy” users while other are “light” users. Targeting evaluate the attractiveness of each segment. Defending a target market requires market segmentation, “the process of pulling apart the...
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...Group Case Study – “Marketing the Eco-Shack” Prepared for: Lecturer – Puan Haslinda Mohd Yunus Tutorial – Ms. Racheal Louis Vincent Prepared by: Heru Onggodinata (4101285) Kevin Andrian (4101928) Date Submission: 17 May 2013 Tutorial group: T6 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY With the issue of climate change at the moment, there should be consideration with environmental friendly products and one of them is Eco-Shack, eco-friendly portable house. The purpose of this essay is to show how the owner of Eco-Shack can persuade more people to use their products. The owner of Eco-Shack has to do market research to enables them to do market segmentation of their products for consumer segment and as well business segment. The aim of market segmentation is to enable them do be focus on certain segment, target the customers, be efficient, effective and generate more sales. The customer segment in New Zealand that might be interested in Urban Eco-Shack is demographic and psychographic segment. Using demographic segment, Eco-Shack can focus on the young age 20 to 30 also family size and income level, and then psychographic the New Zealand people that like to move houses every few years, so Eco-Shack can promote their products on this customer segment. Eco-Shack can target business segment for its Standard Eco-Shack, according to their business size, small business might be interested in buying it because it is easy to be move, medium size business might also interested in Eco-Shack...
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...Wrexham, UK 15th November, 2012 To, The Marketing Director Nike, UK Subject: A study of changes in the Sportswear market in India in the past decade with focus on footwear sector. Analysis and suggestion about the marketing techniques that need to be implemented for the launch of a new product. The study also includes formulating a Pricing strategy and various promotional measures to be opted by Nike. In today's competitive market, companies always try to introduce different types of products and creative marketing approaches so as to showcase the uniqueness in their products and to survive in the dynamic marketing environments. Nike, the American multinational company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of sportswear, apparel, accessories and services and holds the top spot in supplying athletic shoes and apparel throughout the world. The company, today is among the most valued brands. (Skoloda, 2010) The product is due to be launched in India, which holds the top spot in terms of being among the fastest growing economies in Asia and is the most preferred markets for multinational companies. Indian economy is growing at 8.8%, which is among the best in Asia. (Nobrega & Sinha, 2008) Changes in the Sportswear market over the last decade: As Isaac Asimov once said “The only constant is Change” so is it. The current markets are ever changing. Philip Kotler & John Caslione (2009) state that “Turbulence is the new normal”. Companies...
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...business firm or a company to compete effectively in the market in the ever changing trend to ensure profitability and growth. Through market research and analysis, the market is being categorized according to the business need. The marketing environment influences the business activities. Market segmentation divides the market to reach the customers properly. How the internal and external factors influence on the business strategies, how to set a positioning map, how to analyse competitors etc. have been discussed in this assignment. Contents Principles of Marketing 1 Executive Summery 2 Introduction 4 P1 Explaining the various elements of the marketing process using the key elements from the case 5 P2 Evaluating the benefits and costs of a marketing orientation. 7 P3 Macro and micro environmental factors which influence marketing decisions 8 P4 Proposing segmentation criteria to be used for products in different markets 9 P5 A targeting strategy for a selected product/service. 10 P6 Demonstrating how buyer behaviour affects marketing activities in different buying situations. You may draw your answers from the factors identified in case above. 12 P7 Proposing new positioning for a selected product/service. 13 P8 Explaining how products are developed to sustain competitive advantage 15 P9 Explaining how distribution is arranged to provide customer convenience 16 P10 Explaining how prices are set to reflects an organization’s objectives and market conditions...
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...Segmentation and positioning A case study of Bang & Olufsen Segmentation and positioning – Bang & Olufsen Table of contents 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2 1.1 Problem Statement .............................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.2 Methodology .......................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.2.1 Data gathering .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Delimitation ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4 2. Bang & Olufsen ........................................................................................................................ 4 3 Segmentation .....................................................
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