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Basic Questions in Market Research  Data gathering- formulation of discussion

agenda, preparation of venue and equipment


 Why-purpose and objectives  Data analysis-integration of the information
 What-determine the scope and limitations of gathered
the market research  Listing of recommendations and gathering
 Which- determines which segment of the
market must be studied. ( which the Observation Technique- One of the best ways to gather
entrepreneur is eyeing) data about customers in their natural setting without
 Who-identifies who among the members of the having to talk or interact with them.
selected market segment will participate
 When-determines the time and timing of the Advantages /Disadvantage
research.
 Allows the researcher to see what customers
 Where-pinpoints the relevant location of the
actually do rather than rely on what they say or
market research
do.
 How-determines the methodology to be used.
 Observe customers in their natural setting
Market Methodologies  Disadvantage: only see the outside behavior of
objectives the customer but cannot determine the inner
motivation of the customer.
 Entrepreneurs will know more of hi/her  The customers cannot get the reasons behind
relevant market the behavior.
 Customers can be properly segmented and
Survey research-Most preferred instrument for in
reached, products can be positioned, brands
can be promoted and locations can be depth quantitative research. It can be conducted via
pinpointed. telephone, in person or mail interview.

Sales Data Mining-Data mining helps marketers better 3 important concerns in survey research
understand customer behavior and preferences, which
 Sampling technique- is a method that allows
enables them to create targeted marketing and
researchers to infer information about a
advertising campaigns. Similarly, sales teams can use
population based on results from a subset of
data mining results to improve lead conversion rates
the population, without having to investigate
and sell additional products and services to existing every individual.
customers.  Probability/non probability-
 Probability where respondents are selected
Focus Group Discussion- Most common qualitative
randomly from a population
research tool. It extracts consumer and non consumer
 Non probability-it is resorted to when it is
experiences regarding products, paces or programs. It is
difficult to estimate thepopulationbec.They are
used for generating initial insights. Obtaining
mobile.
impressions on new product Developing creative
concepts and copy material for advertisements Securing  Sample size –it is where the data are
price impressions distributed to the targeted population.
Obtaining preliminary consumer reaction to specify
 Designing questionnaire
marketing programs.

4 decisions to conduct FGD

 Respondent selection
 Sample size
7ps • Identifies the product, describes its features
and benefits.
• Positioning -Product positioning refers to what
the product means in the mind of the customer. • Differentiates the product from its competitors
Take for example, Heineken beer. Here in the • Lengthens the lifespan, physically protects and
U.S., Heineken is marketed as a premium, extends the usefulness of the product.
imported beer, so U.S. buyers pay more for it
place – location of purchase, ease of transactions sales
compared to other choices.
force, competitor approaches
• Product Managers need to develop a
people- building blocks of a marketing mix strategy
positioning statement that highlights the
customer benefit of the product and how it will Marketing efforts are into 4 levels:
be different from the competition. The product Create customer awareness
must deliver these benefits, so the positioning To arouse customer interest
statement must align what the product can To educate customers as they evaluate their buying
deliver with the desired place you want it to choices
occupy in the customer’s mind. Close the sale and deliver the products
• Branding and brand equity development 1. Advertising
should go hand in hand positioning. 2. Personal selling
This approach is called “product-led marketing.” 3. Sales promotion
In a marketing mix, product considerations 4. Public Relation
involve every aspect of what you're trying to 5. Direct Marketing
sell. This includes:
Design Components of Promotion mix
Quality Price mix- refers to the amount costumer pays for a
Features product as the sacrifice which consumers are ready to
Options acquire a product
Packaging
Market positioning

4 general types of products that are marketed by


enterprise
• Breakthrough products-doubling the
performance
• Differentiated products-tries to claim a new
space from existing products
• Copycat products-
• Niche products-do not compete withgiants.
Plays a minor role.
Packaging refers to the way your product or
service appears from the outside.
Purpose of packaging

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