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nd, product and prodct category on a more personalised basis to tap any hidden i
nsights which secondary data fails to address.
q.4. The market segmentation for the Civilian Hummer can be done as follows:
- Geography: Countries or cities with rough terrains may be a better target mark
et, as people would want to try this beast in the place best suited to it's tale
nts.
- Demographics
Sex: Male
Age: 25-50 yrs as the Hummer appeals to the rough and adventurous 'MEN'
Income: Poeple with income upwards of $3,00,000 (owing to the price of Hummer,
$50,000)
- Behavioural: lavish spenders, owner's of luxury vehicles, quality before price
, fans of exclusivity
- Psychographic: tough image, adventurous, risk taking, successful, ambitious, r
ebels, luxury seeking,
Segmentation is necessary in automobile advertising, as cars are not just a util
ity today but a reflection of one's personality and class. Thus targeting the ri
ght audience is of utmost importance. Also it helps us guage the requirement a p
articular market demands from a desired model and thus helps the manufacturer in
troduce those feature to increase desirability of the vehicle. Segmentation can
also save us from any wasteful marketing activity directed towards the wrong aud
ience, thus optimizing the cost of marketing.