PERCEPTUAL MAPPING

DEFINITION
Perceptual mapping is a graphics
technique used by asset marketers that attempts to visually display the perceptions of customers or potential customers. Typically the position of a product, product line, brand, or company is displayed relative to their competition.

WHAT IS PERCEPTUAL MAPPING ?

Marketing research technique in which

consumer's views about a product are traced or plotted (mapped) on a chart. Respondents are asked questions about their experience with the product in terms of its performance, packaging, price, size, etc. Theses qualitative answers are transferred to a chart (called a perceptual map) using a suitable scale (such as the Likert scale), and the results are employed in improving the product or in developing a new one.

PERCEPTUAL MAPPING/POSITIONING MAP

Perceptual mapping is also called positioning

map which helps you to develop a marketing positioning strategy for you product or services. sometimes referred to, are often used to help the organization identify a positioning strategy.

perceptual maps or positioning maps as they are

PLOTTING OF PERCEPTUAL MAP

When plotting a perceptual map two dimensions are commonly used. Any more is a challenge to draw and confusing to interpret
Below is a very basic perceptual map

 If we plot the UK chocolate market we can

identify those brands which are high price and high quality. Belgium chocolates are plotted as high quality and high price, and twix is plotted one low quality low price brand. Once completed the perceptual map could help identify where an organization could launch a new brand perhaps at the medium price and quality range.

CATALOGE MARKETING
Direct selling method in which

merchandise from several vendors, or several items from the same vendor, are presented to prospective buyers via mail or internet.

Catalog marketing is merchandising of products through catalog sales. The domain of huge general merchandise retailers, such as Sears, Roebuck & Company or Spiegel, catalog marketing has become a field with thousands of specialty books. Both consumers and businesses can buy just about anything they need from a catalog. Leading categories include women's apparel, home, gifts and collectibles, electronics, and men's apparel

Many catalog marketers are exploring channels

other than mail to reach their customers. Catalogs can be found at book stores, magazine stands, specialty shops, and trade shows, and on the Internet. The major source of growth for the catalog marketing industry is expected to come from the Internet where experienced catalog marketers as well as traditional retailers are experimenting with on-line catalogs.

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