![• The Marketing Objective is a number
4. The Objective
It is the goal of your marketing activities
Usually, it is a sales or volume goal
It may be difficult to get to, but the final answer is simple and
measurable.
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The Advertising Process
- 1. Customer & Competitor Analysis and STP Strategies Ms.Anubha Rastogi Asst. Professor Vidya School Of Business
- 2. • Also called Background Review • It’s a Summation of current knowledge: – Current Users – Seasonality – Geography – Creative Requirements – Purchase Cycle – Competitive Review 1. Situation Analysis And anything else that might help you understand your situation.
- 3. • You do Secondary Research first • You do Primary Research second • Research is usually in these three areas: – Target Audience • Improve Understanding, Gain Insight – Factors That Motivate Purchase Behavior • Improve Effectiveness, Gain Insight – Unique Brand Characteristics • Look for key point of difference 2. Research
- 4. • Also known as a “SWOT” Analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats • “For every problem there is an opportunity” • Understanding problems is a critical skill • Identify the right problem and you’re on the road to the solution • And, whatever you do… 3. Problems & Opportunities Don’t solve the wrong problem!
- 5. • The Marketing Objective is a number 4. The Objective It is the goal of your marketing activities Usually, it is a sales or volume goal It may be difficult to get to, but the final answer is simple and measurable. Identifying target market(s) [STP]
- 6. 5. Developing Campaign Objectives – 25% unprompted recall of Vegetale in your target market, by the end of a 3-month media campaign 6.Planning And Budgeting – The Channels To Be Used (E.G. Newspaper And Television Adverts, In-store Promotions); – The Timescale Of The Campaign;
- 7. 7. Drafting Material – Key Messages e.g. your key messages might be that Vegetale is a new, nutritious, low-fat product, derived entirely from natural vegetable ingredients, which can be prepared much like meat and which has a similar texture to veal. Creating The Advertising Message: • A Sample Creative Strategy Template: – To convince: ___________________ – To use: ___________________ – Instead of: ___________________ – Because: ___________________ Target Audience Brand/Product Competition Factors that influence purchase behavior + (Target Audience Insight)
- 8. • A good Media Plan considers these important factors: 8. Advertising Media Media Cost-Effectiveness: GRP (TRP) - Gross & Total Rating Points Reach Frequency Media Cost-Efficiency: CPM - Cost per thousand CPP - Cost per point
- 9. Customer Analysis Objective: • It identifies target customers • Ascertains the needs of these customers • And then specifies how the product satisfies these needs. A customer analysis can be broken down into: # Behavioral Profile (why your product matches a customer's lifestyle) # Demographic Profile (describing a customer's demographic attributes).
- 10. Behavioral Analysis (Customer Buying Criteria) • Identify And Weigh Factors Consumers Use To Choose One Product Over Another. (Buying Criteria) • Four major criteria includes: Price, Quality, Convenience And Prestige. • In business-to-business (B2B) transactions (also called industrial marketing), service issues such as Reliability, Payment Terms, and Delivery Schedule become much more important.
- 11. Behavioral Analysis (Purchase Process and Patterns) • Customer Behavior Analysis Requires A More In-depth Understanding * What steps are involved in the decision-making process? * What sources of information are sought? * What is a timeline for a purchase (e.g., impulse vs. extended decision-making)? * Will the customer consult others in their organization/family before making a decision? * Who has the authority to make the final decision? * Will the customer seek multiple bids? * Will the product/service require significant modifications? • To understand the buying habits and patterns of your customers, answer the following questions: * Reason/occasion for purchase? * Number of times they'll purchase? * Timetable of purchase, every week, month, quarter, etc.? * Amount of product/service purchased? * How long to make a decision to purchase? * Where does the customer purchase and/or use the product/service?
- 12. Customer Demographics Typical questions to ask when determining the demographics of the target market include: * What is the age range of the customer who wants my product or service? * Which gender would be most interested in this product or service? * What is the income level of my potential customers? * What level of education do they have? * What is their marital or family status: Are they married, single, divorced? Do they have kids, grandkids? * What are the hobbies of my target customers?
- 14. Comparative Size & Growth (BCG) Growth of industry Comparative market share Company A Company B Company C Company E Company D = sales High Low High Low
- 15. Determining the “Marketing Mix” Product Price Promotion Distribution Company A hi quality hi price extensive specialty TV, net stores Company B hi quality medium limited specialty hi service price TV, hi net stores Company C lo quality lo price heavy net mass lo service promos market Hi = HIGH Lo= LOW
- 16. Critical Success Factors Comparison Critical Success Company A Company B Company C US Factors 1. Hot Design 2. Internet Hype 3. Trained Sales Reps 4. Liberal Return Policy 5. Mass Distribution Overall rating (1 = low, 10= high)
- 17. What now? • What will be competitors’ strategies? 1. continue as is 2. change due to – Changes in marketplace – Changes in management – Changes in financial goals • How to determine new direction? – Management judgment – Simulation • What will be competitors’ reaction to our strategy?
- 18. Some Popular Advertising Formats Slice of Life This traditional format has been commonly used on television adverts for fast- moving consumer goods and domestic appliances such as washing machines. Humorous Visual and verbal humour which is used for all kinds of products. Aspirational Imagery is used, either to enhance a brand identity, or to suggest that consumers can obtain some element of fantasy lifestyle by purchasing the product.
- 19. Beyond STP—Regular Assessment 1. Reassess segmentation strategy: Exam the current target segment to develop new and better ways of meeting its needs. Change the target and reposition the brand to a new segment. 2. Pursue product differentiation strategy: Emphasize or create differences in brands to distinguish them from competitors. Advertising plays a critical role because the consumer will have to be convinced that the difference is meaningful. Advertising and promotion targeted to: Heavy users Nonusers Brand-loyal users Switchers/Variety seekers Emergent Consumers – Point of entry marketing strategy
- 20. Positioning 1. By attributes - shampoo (Pantene Pro V) 2. By price - Zeller’s “lowest price is the law” 3. By competitor- Snapple, “We’re #3” 4. By application - Nutrigrain - until we get beamed to work! 5. By product user - consumer, industry, govt 6. By product class - convenience, shopping, specialty goods Benefit Positioning User Positioning Competitive Positioning Fundamental Positioning Themes
- 21. Repositioning Used to revive an ailing brand or fix a lackluster new market entry Advertising themes and positioning can be trendy and become outdated The challenge: Changing perceptions of a brand forged over years of advertising.
- 22. Common Mistakes in Developing Advertising • Failure to distinguish ad positioning (what you say) from ad creative (how you say it) • Mistaken assumptions about consumer knowledge • Improperly positioned • Failure to break through the clutter • Distracting, overpowering creative in ads • Under-branded ads • Failure to use supporting media • Changing campaigns too frequently • Substituting ad frequency for ad quality