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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

Segmentation

Psychographic Segmentation

Although there are plenty of ways to segment your target market easily on the basis of demographics, it is important to remember to keep in mind the use of psychographics, or lifestyle segmentation. 

Demographics such as age, gender, and income are tested methods of segmenting to find your target market, however they lack an essential aspect of the buying process. Why are people buying?  You may know that somebody is 40 years old with a baby, and they are in the market for diapers, however what this information doesn’t include is the fact that the family might require a specific feature to accommodate their needs.  This can be a tricky way to segment however, due to the unavailability of this information.  However, this vital information can be found through focus groups, in-depth surveys, and can be used to help develop a brand identity that appeals to the needs of your specific audience.  These methods, although generally more costly, will provide you with vital information as to why the consumer is willing to buy your product over the competitor.

Overall, it is important to segment your marketing towards your target demographic, however by integrating psychographics into the mix, you will be reaching the proper audiences who are looking to buy your product with the most success.



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