To effectively market goods, and services, we will need to define our target market in the context of our organisation’s strategic directions, and capabilities.
In reality, having the right target market helps us to connect with potential clients who are looking for what our business has to offer.
This video is an introduction to the various aspects, however for a better understanding please check out the links from the "Additional Reading" section below and continue on your learning journey.
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Video Content
0:00 - Introduction to Target Markets
- Target Market Definition
- Tesla’s target market
- LV target market
- Why have a target market
- Primary and Secondary market
- Segmentation
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Came across a great saying:
"We don't want to push our ideas on to customers, we simply want to make what they want." - Laura Ashley
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Additional Reading:
Target Market: Examples and How To Define It
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/career-development/target-market-examples
Target market
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Target_market
Louis Vuitton Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning
https://www.edrawmind.com/article/louis-vuitton-segmentation-targeting-and-positioning.html#:~:text=Market%20Segmentation%20of%20Louis%20Vuitton&text=Louis%20Vuitton%20specifically%20targets%20women,such%20as%20lifestyle%20and%20reasons.
Tesla Target Market Analysis and Segmentation – Brand Overview
https://www.start.io/blog/tesla-target-market-analysis-and-segmentation/#:~:text=The%20Tesla%20target%20demographic%20is,hold%20other%20high%2Dincome%20positions.
Nike Target Market Segmentation – Customer Analysis & Marketing Goals for 2022
https://www.start.io/blog/nike-target-market-analysis/#:~:text=The%20company%20targets%20both%20male,in%202019%20in%20the%20US.
11 Extremely Detailed Target Market Examples (+How to Find & Reach Yours)
https://localiq.com/blog/target-market-examples/#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20if%20you're,center%2C%20grandparents%2C%20and%20more.
Identify your target market
https://business.gov.au/marketing/identify-your-target-market#:~:text=market%20your%20business.-,Why%20have%20a%20target%20market%3F,your%20customers%20and%20generate%20business.
What Is Market Segmentation?
https://www.lotame.com/what-is-market-segmentation/#:~:text=Market%20segmentation%20allows%20you%20to,return%20on%20investment%20(ROI).
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Arnav Dutta
https://www.linkedin.com/in/arnav-dutta-a2020a44