Market Mapping

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  • Market Mapping
    • Market Segments
      • Age
        • Businesses target their products at different age groups i.e. Parents and fabric detergent as they are more likely to buy the product.
      • Gender
        • Boys and girls are encouraged to have different interests from a young age. Businesses can target their products at different people according to gender.
      • Area
        • Where people live. Haggis products advertise in Scotland because that's where they'll make the most sales.
      • Ethnicity
        • Certain communities may want specific clothes or food that is part of their culture.
      • Religious Groups
        • Religions often have laws over what their followers can eat or wear. I.e. There is a market for Halal meat in the Muslim community.
      • Socio-economic groups
        • Perceived social status & income level. I.e. Waitrose target their products to people with a high level of income and a high level of social class.
    • Market Maps
      • After a business has identified their customers' characteristics and buying habits then they can create a market map.
      • Uses two key features: Price and Quality.
      • The less popular areas on a market map can be circled. This shows that there's a gap in the market. This shows the business that there's a business opportunity.
    • Is a diagram that identifies all products in the market.

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