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The societal marketing concept requires that all marketers adhere to principles of social
responsibility in the marketing of their goods and services; that is, they should endeavor to
satisfy the needs and wants of their target markets in ways that preserve and enhance the
well-being of consumers and society as a whole. The societal marketing concept advocates a
long-term perspective, recognizing that all companies would be better off in a stronger,
healthier society, and that companies that incorporate ethical behavior and social
responsibility in all of their business dealings attract and maintain loyal consumer support
over the long term. Ethical and socially responsible practices are simply good business,
resulting not only in a favorable image, but ultimately in increased sales.
1: Body Shop: Body Shop is a cosmetic company found by Anita Roddick. The company uses only
vegetable based materials for its products. It is also against Animal testing, supports community trade,
activate Self Esteem, Defend Human Rights, and overall protection of the planet. Thus it is completely
following the concept of Societal Marketing.
2: Ariel: Ariel is a detergent manufactured by Procter and Gamble. Ariel runs special fund raising
campaigns for deprived classes of the world specifically the developing countries. It also contributes part
of its profits from every bag sold to the development of the society.
1. Tobacco Ads
2. Alcohol Ads
Market Segmentation
Positioning
Example
Targeting: non-geeks
Advantage More profitable than targeting other user categories, low operational costs,
focused promotion
(a) awareness status Specially related to lives mothers of new born babies, and baby
products like Johnson & johnson
(b) brand loyalty where the brand can go on for ages and cater to all kinds of age groups.
e.g. Raymonds
(c) usage-situation Marketers recognize that the occasion or situation often determines
what consumers will purchase or consume, they use it as a segmentation variable. Like
greeting cards for almost every occasion
Question 7: How can a marketer for a chain of health clubs use the
VALS segmentation profiles to develop an advertising campaign? Which
segments should be targeted? How should the health club be positioned
to each of these segments?
Maker : as they look at value additions and are essentially outdoor people would
becomfortable with paymentsHealth club would be positioned a lifetime membership home
comforts personal attentionand basic regular health packages
Achievers: as they are attracted t the premiumness of the club The health club would be
positioned as a chain brand with premium offerings on various health related activities
Experiencers: as they are action oriented and ready to try new things also would have the
income to support club membership Health club to be pitched as a hot and happening place
where all fashion icons come to get in shape
Strivers: as they spend the most on the personal care even at the cost of taking credit
Health club to be positioned as a complete personal care center
Actualisers: as they have the most resources and would be drawn to any exclusivity of the
club Hype the luxury and the exclusivity