Chapter 2 Marketing
Chapter 2 Marketing
Chapter 2 Marketing
AND SEGMENTATION
CHAPTER 2
1. DEFINE WHAT IS A MARKET;
2. STATE THE THREE STEPS TO
TARGET MARKETING;
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Market Segmentation
- A market is comprised of varied profiles and
characteristics that can be further segregated.
Characteristics of a Market Segmentation:
1.Identifiable
2.Cohesive
3.Measurable
4.Accessible
5.Substantial
6.Actionable
Table 2.1 Variables to Segment Consumer Markets
Geographic Demographic
Nations Age
States Life cycle
Regions Gender
Countries Income
Cities Occupation
Neighborhoods Education
Barangays Religion
Towns Race
Psychographic Behavioral
Special occasions
Benefits
Social class
Sought usage
Lifestyle
Rate user status
Personality
Loyalty status
Buyer readiness
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Market Targeting
• Shows the various market segment opportunities
available for a company. A careful assessment of these
specific market segments will help the firm identify which
ones it should target.
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UNDIFFERENTIATED MARKETING
• A COMPANY IGNORES MARKET SEGMENTATION AND GOES AFTER THE ENTIRE
MARKET WITH ONLY ONE MARKET OFFER
DIFFERENTIATED MARKETING
o APPROACHES THE MARKET BY TARGETING SEVERAL MARKET SEGMENTS USING
SEPARATE OFFERS PER SEGMENT.
CONCENTRATED MARKETING
• PRACTICED BY COMPANIES WITH LIMITED RESOURCES. IT PURSUES GETTING A
BIG SHARE OF A SMALL MARKET RATHER THAN A SMALL SARE OF A LARGE
MARKET
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FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN CHOOSING MARKET COVERAGE STRATEGY
1. COMPANY’S RESOURCES – refers to how much money and resources the company has which can
be allocated to marketing.
2. DEGREE OF PRODUCT HOMOGENEITY – if products are standardized and identical, it is more
advisable to go for undifferentiated or concentrated marketing.
3. MARKET HOMOGENEITY – if there is a diverse market, differentiated marketing is advisable.
4. COMPETITOR’S STRATEGY – it is important to assess the strategy competitors are using so that
the correct strategy can be implemented to counter their marketing efforts.
Unique selling preposition (USP) is a term used to identify what makes the
product or service different from others.
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New and Emerging Markets
Tourism markets have evolved in recent years. The study of new and emerging markets in
tourism is vital in the growth of destination.
These are the factors that identified the growth of tourism on the demand side:
1. Economic growth in major source markets
2. Increase in disposable leisure time and a longer life expectancy with sound health to travel.
3. Changes in living conditions, especially city dwellers becoming more inclined to engage in
tourism.
4. Rising education levels and increased access to information, stimulating curiosity.
5. Increase international integration of life.
Furthermore on the supply side growing through:
1. The development of and investment in infrastructure;
2. Continuous tourism product development; and
3. The elimination of legal limitations on and practical obstacles to travel.
Types of Markets
• The Family Market
• The Senior Market
• The Youth Market
• The Solo Travel Market
• The LGBTQ+ Market
• The Bleisure Market ( business and leisure)
• Wellness Tourism