Market Segmentation Marketing Applications 4 4 Market Segmentation

Market Segmentation

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Market Segmentation the process of identifying groups of consumers based on their common needs

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Market Segmentation • Segmentation is the first step toward understanding consumer groups as it assists in determining target markets, the marketing mix and developing positioning strategies • Segmentation is important because it allows businesses to customize their marketing mix and strategies to meet the needs of the target market

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Market Segmentation Helps Companies To: Ø Understand consumer groups Ø Determine target markets Ø Develop positioning strategies Ø Customize products and marketing strategies

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Five Bases for Market Segmentation 1) Demographic 2) Product 3) Psychographic 4) Benefits 5) Geographic

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Psychographic Geographic CONSUMER Benefits Product

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Five Bases for Market Segmentation Demographic Segmentation: Focuses on information that can be measured Ø Age Ø Income Ø Occupation Ø Gender Ø Education

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation Fans of the PGA and LPGA tours tend to be among the “baby boomer” age demographic (45 -64), according to data from Scarborough Sports Marketing

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation The 8 -13 age group (often referred to as the “tween” market) has provided a powerful demographic for entertainment products for a long time. When pop superstars like Hannah Montana get older, a new pop sensation rises to meet the demand for a new tween idol that appeals to this demographic. Justin Beiber certainly appears poised to fill that role as his popularity continues to reach new heights as evidenced by the 21 million people following him on Twitter, his 43 million friends on Facebook and the 750 million views of his music video “Baby” on You. Tube (it is the most-watched video in You. Tube history).

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation Since 2000, the number of NASCAR fans earning $100, 000 or more has doubled from 7% to 16% of its fan base, and those with incomes of $50, 000 or more has risen from 35% to 48%

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation According to league data, the average household income for NHL fans is $104, 000, highest of the four major sports with Major League Baseball ($96, 200), the NBA ($96, 000), and the NFL ($94, 500)

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation According to a 2012 report from Leichtman Research Group, 69% of households in the U. S. have at least one high definition television set, up from 17% in 2006

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation A survey by CNBC has found that half of all American households own at least one Apple device, and the average Apple-buying household has a total of three

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation Scarborough Research released demographic figures relating to fans of the Indy. Car, suggesting 29% of the fan base were “blue collar”, while 37% were “white collar”

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation According to a report released in 2013 by the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), 45% of the entire gamer (video game playing) community are women and they comprise 46% of the most frequent video game purchasers Click here to view a graphic reporting on gamer demographics from USA Today

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation According to data from Scarborough Sports Marketing published in a 2011 issue of Sports Business Journal, fans of MMA are 78% male and 22% female

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation The Twilight film franchise has created an unusual gender-based demographic. While the primary market is female, the surprise is that the films have appealed to a wide swath of ages in the gender. Overall, 95% of the audience is female, and 45% were 25 or older-which means that a film with teenage characters is almost as popular with adult females as with teens and tweens. In marketing terms, this is a huge success in having the product traverse all ages of the gender being targeted.

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation 68% of NHL fans have attended college

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Demographic Segmentation Triple A baseball posts its demographic information online for prospective sponsors to review Ø 40% of the fan base earns $46 -75 k per year Ø 42% of the fan base has an Undergraduate Degree Ø 91% of the fan base has a major credit card Ø 69% of the fan base owns their own home

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Five Bases for Market Segmentation Product Usage Segmentation: Reflects what products consumers use, how often they use them, and why Ø Sports season ticket holders Ø Theatre group ticket coordinators

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Five Bases for Market Segmentation Psychographic Segmentation: Grouping consumers based on personality traits and lifestyle Ø Sports Fans Ø Music Lovers Ø Individuals who enjoy attending live events

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Five Bases for Market Segmentation Benefits Segmentation: Refers to a perceived value consumers receive from the product or service Season ticket holders enjoy additional “perks” such as exclusive invitations to pre-game chalk talks with the team’s coaches

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Five Bases for Market Segmentation Geographic Segmentation: Ø North, South, East and West Regions of the United States Dividing of markets into physical locations Ø Urban and Rural areas of a particular state Important to Sports Marketers Because: Sports consumers are characteristically loyal to particular regions when making buying decisions

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Selecting multiple segments Because many segments may be valid in helping marketers make decisions, marketers often choose to use several segments Ultimately, a decision is made based on what best fits the organization’s target market

Marketing Applications 4. 4 Selecting multiple segments Young women have played a major factor in the 2013 revival of the Toronto Blue Jays franchise, where the 57% of fans age 18 to 24 are female, representing “one of the fastest-growing segments of our entire demographic slice, " according to Toronto's vice-president of marketing and merchandising. Also in the news story from thespec. com, Sportsnet said more women started tuning in as the Jays reeled off wins in June. Viewership for women aged 18 -34 increased by 61 per cent (24, 000 to 39, 000) and 52 per cent (54, 000 to 82, 000) for women 25 -54 when compared to May 2013.