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 Process of subdividing a total market into

different subsets or groups.


 Where the marketer may select one or more

segments.
 To be reached with an appropriate marketing

mix.
Basis for market segmentation

On the basis of consumer’s personal


On the basis of consumer responses
characteristics (non-behavioral
(behavioral correlates)
correlates)

Geographic Psychographic

Usage Loyal
Demographic Benefits
Socio-economic based status
Subdividing the whole market into different
geographical units which can be further sub-
divided into smaller units.
A national marketer may take whole nation as

his market. For example-in the detergent market


Hindustan Levers and Procter and Gamble are all
national marketers in India.
A multinational company may divide the global

market on the basis of continents. Like Pepsi


and Coca-cola.
Geographical features of India
1 Geographical area. 3,287,263 sq km.
2 Ranking in terms of 7th largest country
geographical area in
the world.
3 Physical features Four major regions :
A. The Great mountain zone.
B. The Plains of the Ganga and the Indus region.
C. The Desert region.
D. The Peninsular India

Climate Tropical Monsoon types have four seasons


A. Winter – January to February
B. Hot weather – March to May
C. Rainy (south western monsoon) – June to
September
D. Rainy (north eastern monsoon) – October to
December

Source: India 2000, Publication Division, Government of India


 Subdividing the market in terms of
demographic features of a country or a
region.
 Variables that may be considered are age,

gender, marital status, family size, etc.


 Demographic data is essential for estimating

the size of the target market.


1 Population 846.30 million as per 1991 census
size Crossed 1000 million as per 2001 census
2 Sex ratio Females per 1000 males: 933/1000. 2001 census
In Kerela State: 1036/1000 – 1991 census
3 Metro Cities 1991 census
Mumbai : 12.60 million
Kolkata : 11.02 million
Delhi : 08.42 million
Chennai : 05.42 million
4 Heavily Kolkata, Chennai, Greater Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi,
populated Chandigarh, Mahe, Howrah, Kanpur, Banglore
districts (All of them have a density of above 2000 persons per
square km. 5.01% population lives in these 10 cities.
Avg. density of these districts is 6885 persons)

Source: Census of India,1991 and 2001


 Variablesthat may considered for market
segmentation are Income, occupation,
education, religion, social classes, etc.
 This segmentation is used for durable
products such as automobiles, PCs, etc.

Psychographic segmentation
 Sub division of different groups on the basis of
personality, life style and values.
 Marketers of cosmetics, textiles, fast food providers etc.
must understand the life style of the target market.
Automobile manufacturers must consider different
personality traits in dividing the market.
Segmented on the basis of benefits sought by consumers
Toothpaste

General benefits that consumers seek are


cleanliness and hygiene in all segments.
Other key benefits are:-

Cosmetic Fluoride Herbal

Protection against foul Family health, Family health and


smell, modernity and extra protection welfare.
cosmic value. Eg- for children. Eg- Traditionally good
Colgate, Prudent Colgate Fluoride, for health.
Cibaca Fluoride. Eg-Neem, Dabur.
Consumers’ perceived benefits of Two-wheelers

Motorcycle Perceived benefits


brands
Enfield sturdy, good for long rides and high resale
value.
Hero-Honda Fuel efficient, high pick up and stylish
Kawasaki bajaj High pickup, sleek model
Scooter brands
Bajaj chetak cub Fuel efficient, lifelong, high resale value
Kinetic Honda Electronic ignition, easy to ride, trouble
free.
Market segmented into
 High buyers
 Medium buyers
 light buyers

Loyal buyers
 Relationship seekers: buyers who want to develop
long term relationships with their suppliers or retailers.
 Loyal buyers of particular brand: buyers who seek a
particular brand among competing brands.
 Measurable
 Substantial
 Accessible
 Differentiable
 Actionable
 Once the firm has segmented the total
market ,it should select the target market
segment or segments for marketing.
 Investing in a particular segment should be

sensible in terms of company’s mission,


objectives, skills and resources.
Single segment Multi segment Undifferentiated
concentration strategy or marketing
strategy differentiated strategy
marketing
strategy
 The firm selects a single segment or market and fully
concentrate its marketing efforts to try and seek
maximum advantage.

Semi-luxury segment
Single marketing mix
Car maker (Expensive)

Small car
segment Luxury car
(affordable, segment
less (very
expensive) expensive)
 Here the firm may select two or more then two or may
be all the segments and approach each segment with an
appropriate marketing mix programme.

Car maker

Marketing Mix Marketing Mix


Marketing Mix

Semi-luxury Luxury segment


Small car segment
segment
 The firm ignores the market segment differences and
goes ahead with 1 single product offer for all segments.

Essential commodity Single


manufacturer. marketing mix
 Positioning of a product or service is creating
an “image” in the consumers’ mind.
 Consumers generally buy “images” rather

than actual product.


 Marketers mostly use advertising as a tool to

build up brand or corporate “image”.


Sl. Positioning Definition Advertising claims
no. strategies

1. Customer Associate a brand or product with Benefit(s)


benefits customer benefits

2. Price and quality A product is highlighted in terms Value for money


of service features or
performance. Manufacturer
charges high price
3. Application Associating a product or service Use or application
with a use or application of a product or
services.
4. Product user Associating a product or service Cine stars or
with a user or class of users. sports heroes
using the product
Positioning strategies
Sl. Positioning Definition Advertising claims
no. strategy
5 Product class Associating a product or World class products
service in a particular
product class

6 Cultural Associating cultural Royal


symbols symbols with a product or
service to differentiate
from competitors product
7 Competitors Associating with Compares with
competitor’s product or competitors brand
service by comparison
Competing brands in the Advertising claims Health drink
health drinks market market

Complan “complete planned food”


for growing children.
Contains 23 vital nutrition
“The great nourisher-with
Horlicks extra calcium”
“Health strength and Health
energy”.contains Drink
Bournvita
protiens,vitamins,
menerals and Market
carbohydrates.
“Energy Ah! Energy”
Boost
“Double action drink”
Viva
 Identification and selection of good positioning strategy
 With the help of marketing research
Steps in determining a competitive
positioning strategy
Identify the strategy group
Understand the consumers’ perception of competitive brands of strategy group
Determine consumers’ needs and aspirations
Select the best one for advertising campaign
Strategic Groups Marketing Mix Target
Consumer Groups
I Upper middle
High Tech
and middle
Hero Honda CD 100 High styling
income
High power
Kawasaki Bajaj classes
High price
Yamaha & Bullet
II Middle and
High style
Hero Honda High economy lower middle
Medium price income classes
TVS Suzuki

III Low styling


High economy Lower income
TVS EXL Champ
Low price classes
Hero Puch Low Tech
 Price
 Fuel efficiency
 After-sales service
 Warranty
 Stylish looks
 Easy to ride
 High pick up and trouble free

Select the best one for advertising campaign


A sample of respondents can be asked to select the best among the alternatives
and the same can be used for the advertising campaign
Thank you

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