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UNDERSTANDINGCONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
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Consumer behaviour entails the totality of consumer’s decision involved in acquiring, consuming and disposing of goods and services, as well as making use of experiences and ideas.
CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR
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Consumer Behaviour is a Complex Dynamic Process
Consumer’s Perspective Marketer’s Perspective
Post‐purchase issues
Pre‐purchase issues
Purchase issues
Each stage poses varied issues and offers subsequent challenges for the marketer.
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Pre‐purchase Challenges for the Marketer
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How are consumers’ attitudes towards products formed and/or changed?
Psychological Factors‐ Consumer involvement‐ Consumer motivation‐ Consumer’s perceptionPersonal Factors ‐ Personality and lifestyle‐ Family lifecycleSocial Factors‐ Reference groups‐ Family
Consumer age, sex, social classSubcultures
Cultural influences on consumer behaviourThe creation and diffusion of consumer culture
Changing consumer demographicsAccess to more choice of brands/ products
It is essential for the marketer to understand how each of these factors influences consumer’s buying decision. He can then formulate strategies in line with customer needs and demands.
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How do psychological factors affect the consumer’s purchase decision?
Changing consumer perception Learning‐Superior after‐sale‐service
Motivation—the secret of energy
Belief—TATA signifies trust
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Gender—Targeting the maleAge—Targeting the youth
Self Concept—“Definitely male”
How do personal factors affect the consumer’s purchase decision? (Contd.)
Lifestyle
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How do social factors affect the consumer’s purchase decision?
Status Symbol
Reference Group—I‐bankers Phone
Influence of Family
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How do cultural factors affect the consumer’s purchase decision?
Subculture: Targeting the ‘Full of Life’Targeting on the basis of Culture
Social Class
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What cues/inferences do consumer’s use to choose and infer which brand/product is superior to others ?
The extent of information search depends on:Motivation, ability and opportunity.How extensive the search is for high involvement, high risk products.Consumer demography and product type.
The marketer needs to select the right source for information to reach the target consumer.
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Various Sources of Information the Marketer can Tap
Newspapers
Sport
Magazines
Word‐of‐Mouth Posters Direct mailers
TV
Podcasts
SMS
Transport
Utilities
Internet
Events
Radio
Outdoor
Gaming
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Purchase Time Challenges for the Marketer
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Three Possibilities in Consumer Purchase
DecisionWhere to purchase
When to purchase
How to purchase
How do situational factors affect consumer’s purchase decision?
Influencing Factors:Store atmosphere—Display, music, fragranceTime pressure—Peak or off‐seasonPleasantness of shopping experienceSchemes
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Post‐purchase Challenges for the Marketer
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What determines whether a consumer will be satisfied with a brand choice and whether he will buy it again?
After buying a product, the consumer compares it with hisexpectations and is either satisfied or dissatisfied. Satisfaction or dissatisfaction affects: ‐ Consumer value perceptions‐ Consumer communications‐ Repeat‐purchase behaviour
Marketers use various strategies to positively influence consumer’s Post‐purchase behaviour
Post‐purchase Service
Feedback from Consumer
Loyalty Programmes
Advertisements
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Consumer Motivation
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What is Motivation?Motivation refers to an activated state of needs within a person that leads to goal-directed behaviour.
Types of NeedsInnate or learnedExpressive (emotional)Utilitarian (practical and functional)Hedonistic
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MaslowMaslow’’ss Hierarchy of Needs Hierarchy of Needs
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Characteristics of NeedsCharacteristics of Needs
Needs:
• Are dynamic.
• Have hierarchy.
• Can be internally and externally aroused.
• Can conflict.
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Motivational Conflict and Motivational Conflict and Need PrioritiesNeed Priorities
Satisfying a particular need often comes at the expense of another need.
These trade-offs cause motivational conflict.
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Types of Motivational ConflictTypes of Motivational ConflictApproach-approach: deciding between two desirable options
Avoidance-avoidance: deciding between two undesirable options
Approach-avoidance: behaviour has both positive and negative consequences.
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Consumer MotivationConsumer Motivation• Represents the drive to satisfy both physiological
and psychological needs through product purchase and consumption.
• It gives insights into why people buy certain products. Stems from consumer needs: industries have been built around basic human needs.
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Motivated PurchaseMotivated Purchase……• Conspicuous consumption: Purchases motivated
to some extent by the desire to show other people how successful they are.
• Companies reinforce the consumer motivations notion that products enable users to communicate their social status.
• In general, marketers try to create an image or personality for their brands.
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Motivation
Motivation signifies the processes that cause consumers to behave as they do, involving needs, goals and drives.
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Model of the Motivation ProcessPrevious learning
Unfulfilled need, want and desire
Tension Drive BehaviourGoal/Need fulfillment
Cognitive processes
Tension reduction
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Needs/WantsNeeds/Wants BeliefsBeliefs
A Model of Consumer Motivation A Model of Consumer Motivation
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Emotional Needs• Years for success in his career• Feels he deserves better
quality products.• Tries to upgrade his lifestyle.
Receptivity • Online needs are high• Low towards mass media
vehicles
Emerging Trend• Skin care is increasingly
becoming more important to men
Key Influencers• Celebrity endorsers• Sportsmen (cricketers),
prominent businessmen• WOM, friends
Likes• Just bought his first new bike
(TVS Apache) and a new mobile (Nokia N Series).
• Shops for clothes, shoes, etc. often in malls and shopping complexes.
• Often eats out (with friends).• Likes to visit pubs and discos.
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What are His Needs/Motivations?
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Physiological
Security and Safety
Social
Self-Esteem
Self-Actualization
Food, clothing, shelter, healthFood, clothing, shelter, health
Protection from crimes; sense of living in fair and just society
Protection from crimes; sense of living in fair and just society
Ability to give and receive love; feeling of belonging to a group
Ability to give and receive love; feeling of belonging to a group
Self-respect and ability to earn respect of others & contribute to society
Self-respect and ability to earn respect of others & contribute to society
Ability to develop skills and fulfil one’s potential
Ability to develop skills and fulfil one’s potential
Access to computer and Internet
Access to computer and Internet
Protection from hacking; ability to maintain varying levels of privacyProtection from hacking; ability to maintain varying levels of privacy
Belonging to the community as a whole and to sub-groups within the communityBelonging to the community as a whole and to sub-groups within the community
Ability to contribute to the community and be recognized for those contributions
Ability to contribute to the community and be recognized for those contributions
Ability to take on a community role that develops skills and opens up new opportunities
Ability to take on a community role that develops skills and opens up new opportunities
OnlineOnline
SOURCE: Amy Jo Kim’s Community Building on the Web (Peachpit, 2000)
Maslow’s Hierarchy of NeedsMaslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
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Motivational IntensityMotivational IntensityDepends on: How strongly consumers are motivated to satisfy a particular need.
Importance of
Involvement: Degree to which an object or behaviouris personally relevant.
Motivational intensity and involvement determine the amount of effort consumers exert in satisfying needs.
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The Challenge of Understanding The Challenge of Understanding Consumer MotivationConsumer Motivation
Reasons underlying consumer motivation are not always obvious.
Research is necessary to discover real motivations behind behaviours.
Consumers at times do not always want to disclose real reasons for their particular choice or actions.
Consumers do not always know why they do what they do:unconscious motivation.
Motivations change over time.
Let us take an example of car buying and its underlying motivations.
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Why Automobile?
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Automotive Sector
Classification of the Automotive Industry
• Commercial vehicles (Trucks and Buses)
• Passenger Cars and Multi‐utility vehicles
• Two‐wheelers
• Three‐wheelers
• Tractors
Classification of the Automotive Industry
• Commercial vehicles (Trucks and Buses)
• Passenger Cars and Multi‐utility vehicles
• Two‐wheelers
• Three‐wheelers
• Tractors
For explaining motivations , we will concentrate on passenger cars and multi‐utility vehicles.
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Automotive Sector–Demand Drivers
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Means‐end Chains Structure • Attributes: Descriptive features that characterize a
product.
• Benefits: Personal beliefs and meanings attached or derived from various product attributes.
• Values: Stable and enduring personal goals.
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Issues a typical consumer considers when he chooses a car
• Reliability/Durability
• Interior design and comfort
• Manufacturer’s reputation,
Brand name and its value
• Exterior appearance and
aesthetics
• Petrol vs. Diesel model
• Reliability/Durability
• Interior design and comfort
• Manufacturer’s reputation,
Brand name and its value
• Exterior appearance and
aesthetics
• Petrol vs. Diesel model
• Fuel Efficiency or Mileage
• Recommendation of peer group, Word
of Mouth (WOM) and dealers opinion
about servicing and overall
performance.
• Servicing and ‘the deal’ offered
• Passenger and Luggage carrying capacity
• Size, length, machine capacity
• Price and Re‐sale Value of old car model
and Terms of Payment
• Fuel Efficiency or Mileage
• Recommendation of peer group, Word
of Mouth (WOM) and dealers opinion
about servicing and overall
performance.
• Servicing and ‘the deal’ offered
• Passenger and Luggage carrying capacity
• Size, length, machine capacity
• Price and Re‐sale Value of old car model
and Terms of Payment
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Automobile Purchase: Demographic Factors
Family life cycle
Family life cycle
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Bachelor Committed/ recently married
Married with children
Impact of family life cycle on consumer need/preference
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Family Life Cycle
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Things do not change,
we change.HENRY DAVID THOREAU
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Let us unlock some key trends
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How the needs of the same consumer change as he moves along the family life cycle…Bachelorhood Married Married with
children Non‐dependent children
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Information GatheringTalking to dealers
Talking to friends/Colleagues/Relatives
Inspecting the car
Car ads
Talking to mechanics
Car brochures/Articles/Programmes
Internet
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Study the various sources of information, gather and find the reliability of various
information sources.
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Major Motivators/Triggers
Increasing family’s need
Need to travel long distance
Problem with old car
Status/Prestige
Promotion
Peer pressure
Rational Factors
Emotional Factors
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Integrative Choice: Purchase decision is influenced by a mix of rational and
emotional factors.
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Social Influences
Certain norms and values are created by social influences. So it is essential to find out how these social influences (occupation, education and income etc.) affect the
consumer motivation in the purchase of an automobile.
Certain norms and values are created by social influences. So it is essential to find out how these social influences (occupation, education and income etc.) affect the
consumer motivation in the purchase of an automobile.
Combined effects of Occupation, Education and Income levels
Conspicuous and compensatory consumption trends
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Sex
Men and women possess unique personality traits, interests, knowledge and judgment capabilities. Find out how the motivating factors differ based on the gender of the consumer.
Men and women possess unique personality traits, interests, knowledge and judgment capabilities. Find out how the motivating factors differ based on the gender of the consumer.
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Consumer PerceptionConsumerPerception
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Perception is RealityLOUIS CHESKIN
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PerceptionProcess by which sensations are selected, organized, and interpretedAdding meaning to raw sensations
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Elements of Perception
SensationAbsolute thresholdDifferential thresholdSubliminal threshold
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Sensation
Immediate response of our sensory receptors…
…eyes, ears, nose, mouth, fingers…
…to basic stimuli……such as light, colour, sound, odour, and texture…advertisements, brand names, commercials, and packages
…depends on the sensitivity of the individual
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The Absolute Threshold
The lowest level at which an individual can experience a sensation.The point which differentiates between “something” and “nothing”.Example: Absolute threshold of driver driving on highway to notice billboard.Adaptation: Getting ‘used to’ certain sensation.
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AttentionThe extent to which processing activity is devoted to a particular stimulus
Competition for our attention3,500 ad info pieces per dayMultitasking
Marketers need to break through the clutter
Microsoft’s butterfly decals on sidewalks3D logos on cricket grounds
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The Differential ThresholdThe minimal detectable difference between two similar stimuli (just noticeable difference).It’s not at all the absolute difference.It’s an amount relative to the intensity of the first stimulus.The stronger the initial stimulus, the greater the additional intensity needed for second stimulus to be perceived as differentiated.
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Marketing Applications of the JND
Need to determine the relevant JND for the products so that
negative changes are not readily discernible to the public.product improvements are quite visible to consumers.
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Gradual Changes in Brand Name
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Subliminal Subliminal PerceptionPerception
Perception of very weak or rapid stimuli received below
the level of conscious awareness
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Perceptual Selection Stimulus Selection Factors
Weber’s LawDifferences in size, colour, position, and novelty
Interpretation: assigned meaning to stimuliSchema leads to stimulus evaluation
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WeberWeber’’s Laws Law
A theory concerning the perceived differentiation between similar stimuli of varying intensities (i.e. the stronger the initial stimulus, the greater the additional intensity needed for the second stimulus to be perceived as different).
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Perceptual Selection
Depends on two major factors
Consumers’ previous experience (expectations)Consumers’ motives
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Some Marketing Variables Influencing Consumer Perception
Nature of the productPhysical attributes of the productPackage designBrand nameAdvertisements and commercialsPosition of an ad
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Concepts Concerning Selective Perception
Selective exposureSelective attentionPerceptual defensePerceptual blocking
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Stimulus Organization
• Stimulus interpretation is associated with other related events, sensations, or images
• Gestalt: “The whole is greater than the sum of its parts”.
• The Closure Principle—People tend to perceive an incomplete picture as complete.
• The Principle of Similarity—Groups objects share similar characteristics.
• The Figure–Ground Principle—One part of the stimulus will dominate (the figure/background).
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Gestalt Laws of Grouping
• The primary purpose of the visual system is the recognition of objects from basic visual elements.
• The objects are seen as more than a sum of the parts, and the critical problem facing the visual system is how to group the elements to form objects.
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Demonstration of the Importance of Objects over Elements
When elements are arranged in groups that define an object,we tend to see the object and not the elements.
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Law of ProximityThings that are relatively close to one another tend to begrouped together.
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The Law of Similarity Items that look similar will be seen as parts of the same form.
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The Law of Good ContinuationThe tendency to perceive unseen parts of a pattern as continuing in a predictable and simple manner.
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The Law of Closure
Often, an object is partly occluded by other objects in our environment, and the visual system must fill in the missing information.
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A Related Phenomenon -Illusory Contours
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The Law of Common Fate
Elements of visual perception that move togetherare seen as forming a common object.
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Common Fate Example - 1
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Common Fate Example - 2
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Common Fate Example - 3
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Figuring out what the objects areThe Gestalt principles help us to understand how wefigure out what the objects are, and how to interpret them.
However, they do not explain how we figure out what an object is once we realize it is an object.
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Figure and Ground
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The Figure-Ground Principle
• This billboard for Wrangler jeans makes creative use of the figure-ground principle.
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Perceptual Positioning
Brand perceptions =functional attributes + symbolic attributesPerceptual map
Company’s own strengths and weaknesses in comparison with competitors
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Excellent product quality
Low product quality
Highvalue formoney
Lowvalue formoney
Perceptual Map
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Consumer PerceptionConsumer selects, organizes and interprets stimuli into a meaningful and coherent picture of the world.How we view the World around us!Consumers make decisions based on what they perceive rather than what the objective reality is.Consumers see what they want to see!
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Elements of PerceptionSensation: Stimuli and Intensity Absolute threshold (e.g. seeing an ad) Sensory adaptation (Phenomenon of getting used to), e.g. change ad campaigns, packageDifferential threshold JND (Weber’s Law); product improvement decisionsNegative changes (Price rise, size, quality reductions, etc.)
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Selective PerceptionsNature of the stimulus: What you want to see is based on what your motives are at that time.Selective exposure: Pleasant adsExpectations and previous experience
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Perceived RiskAn uncertainty arises when consumers cannot foresee the consequences of their purchase decisions.Depends on the person,the product, and the purchase situation.High risk perceivers categorized as narrow categorizers.
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Broad Categories Product category perceived risk, e.g. to buy a digital camera or not.Product specific perceived risk, e.g. which brand of camera to buy.
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Types of Perceived Risk
Functional risk: The risk that the product will not perform as expected.Will the cell phone I bought work for the given warranty period?Physical risk: The risk to self and others that the product may pose .Will the cell phone damage my health? Is it safe to use?
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Types of Perceived Risk
Financial risk: The risk that the product will not be worth its price.Will the price of mobile/laptop drop after I buy it?
Social risk: The risk that a poor product choice may result in some form of social embarrassment.Will my mobile look like an outdated model?
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Types of Perceived RiskPsychological risk: The Risk that a poor product choice will bruise the consumer’s ego.After buying this product, will my peer group members laugh that it is a wrong choice?
Time risk: The risk that the time spent in product search may be wasted if the product does not perform as expected.I have spent so much time in buying a new camera/laptop. Was it worth or a waste of time?
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How Customers Handle RiskSeek information,word of mouth, newspapersBuy known brands/become loyal,e.g. buy Annapurna Atta.Select by Company/Brand image,e.g. buy Sony TV / Nokia Cell phones.
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How Customers Handle Risk (cont.)Rely on Store image, e.g. buying from known shops.Buy the most expensive model. Seek reassurance(money‐back guarantees, pre‐purchase trial, warranty period).
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Application of the ConceptFind out the nature of risk customers perceive before purchasing new products.
Remove the nature of anxiety of customers.
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Consumer Beliefs
Consumer Feelings
Consumer Intentions
Consumer Attitudes
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Beliefs are the knowledge and inferences that a consumer has about products/brands and possible benefits derived from using them.
Beliefs result from cognitive learning.
Attribute importance springs from:
A person’s assessment of the significance of an attribute.The amount of attention directed to it.A person’s self-concept, advertising, and the salience of the attribute can influence the attention focussed on it.
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Brand distinctiveness: Consumer perception of a brand and company’s marketing effort leads to developing certain personality of each brand, e.g. Tanishq Jewellery.
Inferential beliefs: Information about one product of a company makes consumers to form belief about another, price-quality beliefs, partially comparative pricing, e.g. Akai TV, Big Bazaar retail.
Consumer confusion: Insufficient/conflicting information, mistaken identity, irrelevant ad slogan/appeal, change in the brand’s key focus and positioning, e.g. Marie biscuits (Britannia, Parle).
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Beliefs Examples
Companies or Retailers mark up prices before putting them up on sale.Discounts offered by reputed companies are genuine reduction in prices.
Bargaining behaviour
Wait for the discount announcement
Celebrities are admired by their followers though they do not use the product they endorse.
Success of soaps and cosmetics
Lower price generally means inferior quality. Higher priced brands are not superior in quality by the same degree of multiplier.
Positioning at a lower quality end, as done by Haier, Lenovo
Shopping in a big departmental store saves money.
Big Bazaar, Subhiksha
Packaged ready-to-eat food items marketed in India are generally not fresh.
Limited success of MTR, ITC foods
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As part of “Advertising Experience”: Influence on viewers’moods, attitudes, recall, affinity, Examples: Hamara Bajaj Campaign, Amul Butter—“Utterly, butterlydelicious”
As part of “Shopping Experience”: Influence of availability, “environment/ambience”Examples: Maruti service centres, Cafe’ Coffee Day, Brista coffee
As part of “Consumption Experience”: Influence consumers’consumption evaluationExamples: Vanilla Coke, Blue Pepsi, Asian Paints
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“Desirable Attributes create positive attitudes”Example: Health drinks
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a kind of feeling for or against a stimulus;stored in long-term memory;
the cognitive knowledge about an object;
predicted by beliefs in high involvement purchase situations.
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Utilitarian function: Used to obtain rewards and avoid punishmentsEgo-defensive function: Self-protectionExample: mouthwashKnowledge function: Simplifies decisionsExample: Forming of loyalty to certain brands Value-expressive function: Expresses identity to othersExample: use of (IIM-C) labelled t-shirts
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Direct formationCorresponds to the decision-making perspective and cognitive learning.Linked to the experiential perspective.Classical conditioning/Associative learning: Positive affect is attached to object–using a jingle.Mere exposure—frequent exposure to stimulus increases one’s desire for it.Environmental forces Example: design of the physical environment, cafes
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Decision-making hierarchies: High involvement: beliefs attitudes behaviourLow involvement: beliefs behaviour attitudes
Experiential hierarchy: Affect behaviour beliefs
Behavioural influence hierarchy:Behaviour beliefs affect
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Changing beliefs: Comparative advertisingExample: Sugar Free, Saffola oil (less cholesterol)
Changing attribute importance: Identification of new, improved attributesExample: Washing powders, soaps
Changing ideal points
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Firms hope that changing beliefs about products will result in more favourable product attitudes and influence what consumers buy.
If beliefs are false, they should be brought into harmony with reality and then stabilized and reinforced.
If beliefs are accurate, it may be necessary to change the product.
Comparative advertising can hurt beliefs about a competitive brand
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Changing an attribute’s importance is more difficult than changing a belief.
How is a brand perceived relative to ideal performance?
Increasing attribute importance is desirable when the competitor’s brand is farther from the ideal point than your product.
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Changing Consumer Attitudes: Changing Changing Consumer Attitudes: Changing Ideal PointsIdeal Points
Altering consumers’ preferences for what the Ideal product should look like.
It is far more difficult than any other approach in changing consumers, attitudes toward brand and product.
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The best way to capture customer is to adjust with his or her desirable situation and favourable attitudes.
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Post-purchase
Action
Attitude
LearningPerception
Attention
Exposure
Sequential model of purchase and repurchase
behaviour in marketing
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Consumer Behaviour
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Consumer Involvement
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CarsFurniture
ApparelsPerfume
ToothpasteSalt
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InvolvementWhat is Involvement ?
Perceived relevance of the object of consideration based on inherent needs, values and interestsA general level of interest in or concern about an object or activity without reference to a specific position
Types of InvolvementSituational (Purchase-Decision) Involvement
The level of concern/care the consumer brings to bear on a particular purchase decision
Enduring InvolvementThe level of interest the buyer maintains for a class of product/activity, well beyond the specific purchase situation
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Involvement (Cont.)Enduring involvement is related to the way one views oneself and is often linked to Family, Group and Lifestyle (Psychographic) variables.
Perceived risk is related to purchase involvement.
In Low Involvement situations:
In High Involvement situations:
Behaviour Attitudes
Attitudes Behaviour
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Purchase Involvement
The Individual The ProductClass
Involvement
The Situation Communication
Is Effected by:
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Consumer Product InvolvementConsumer Characteristics• Social concepts• Personality needs• Expertise
Consumer Characteristics• Social concepts• Personality needs• Expertise
Product Characteristics• Time commitment• Price • Symbolic meanings• Potential for harm• Potential for poor performance
Product Characteristics• Time commitment• Price • Symbolic meanings• Potential for harm• Potential for poor performance
Situational context• Purchase situation• Intended-use situation• Time pressure• Social environment• Physical environment
Situational context• Purchase situation• Intended-use situation• Time pressure• Social environment• Physical environment
Intrinsic Self-relevance(Goals and Values)
Intrinsic Self-relevance(Goals and Values)
Situational Self-relevance(Consequences and Values)
Situational Self-relevance(Consequences and Values)
INVOLVEMENTINVOLVEMENTInterpretation
andIntegration process
Interpretation and
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Means-End Basis for Involvement
PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE SELF KNOWLEDGE
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Enduring Involvement Characteristics
High Low
Many Attributes Evaluated
Narrow Latitude of Acceptance
Small Evoked Set
True Brand Loyalty
Attributes are less important (very few used)
Wide Latitude of Acceptance
Large Evoked Set
Spurious Brand Loyalty
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Enduring Involvement Characteristics
Central Route Arguments
Substantive Messages(reduce counter-arguments)
Fewer Ads but packed with Information
Price may be Relatively Less Important
Info Search is Active.
Peripheral Route Arguments
Reminder Ads and Ads with Little Substance
Frequent Ads–Little or no Content–only a few points
Price may be Relatively Less Important
Info Search is Passive.
High Low
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Low Involvement
Problem RecognitionProblem Recognition
Information SearchInformation Search
Analysis of AlternativesAnalysis of Alternatives
Purchase DecisionPurchase Decision
Post-Purchase Behaviour
Post-Purchase Behaviour
Selective
No Dissonance
Internal(Limited)
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Medium Involvement
Problem RecognitionProblem Recognition
Information SearchInformation Search
Analysis of AlternativesAnalysis of Alternatives
Purchase DecisionPurchase Decision
Post-Purchase Behaviour
Post-Purchase Behaviour
Generic
InternalExternal (Limited)
FewSimple
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High Involvement
Problem RecognitionProblem Recognition
Information SearchInformation Search
Analysis of AlternativesAnalysis of Alternatives
Purchase DecisionPurchase Decision
Post-Purchase Behaviour
Post-Purchase Behaviour
Generic
InternalExternal
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Effect of Product Knowledge and Involvement in Decision Making
LOW HIGH
Motivation Adequate product at minimum effort
Choose the best product.
LOWChoice Criteria Very few concrete
attributesUnclear about
criteria.
Motivation Satisfactory product Optimize satisfaction.
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Choice Criteria Very few abstract criteria
Use many search and decision tools.
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Provide believable information.Don’t overclaim.
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High Enduring Involvement CustomersDevelop product class, brand expertise.
Search for information in an ongoing manner.
Take special interest in product care.
Augment/upgrade products; purchase “ad-ons” and complementary products.
Become opinion leaders/brand advocates; build close bonds with the company.
May participate in new product idea generation.
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A Model of Emotion-driven Choice
Symbolic meaning of
consumption
Self Social
Motivation Preference formation
PrideStatusAnxiety
Justification
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The Psychology of a BRANDDomain BRAND CONSUMER
Symbolic meaning
Social language of the Brand
Self-enhancementSelf-Image
Personality Authenticity
Transformation of experience
Emotional Realm
Reassurance Safe choiceEasy choiceCertainty in an uncertain worldFunctional Realm Keeping promises of
performanceReplication of satisfaction
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Brand Strategy AlternativesHigh Involvement
Low Involvement
Emotions Cognition
Symbolic Brands
Functional Brands
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Brand Trust and Confidence
Symbolic Brands
Functional Brands
Risk Perception
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Positioning a Brand
For whom?Why?
When? Against whom?
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Brand Identity Prism
PersonalityPhysique
Relationship Culture
Self-ImageReflection
Picture of the Sender
Picture of the Recipient
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Building a Brand in Consumers’Mind-space
Perception of QualityBrand Awareness
Trust
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ConsumerLearning
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Experience
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Consumer Learning
• It is the cognitive process of acquiring skill and knowledge; learning is the acquisition and development of memories and behaviours, including skills, knowledge, understanding, values, and wisdom.
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Importance of Learning
• Marketers must teach consumers:where to buy
by whom and for whom the purchase is to be done
how to use, feel and perceive the product
how to maintain the product
how to dispose of products
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Learning Taxonomy
Learning
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Learning TheoriesBehavioural Theories
Theories based on the premise that learning takes place as a result of observable responses to external stimuli. Also known as stimulus response theory.
Cognitive Theories
A theory of learning based on mental information processing, often in response to problem solving.
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Learning Processes
Intentional
Learning acquired as a result of a careful search for information.
Incidental
Learning acquired by accident or without much effort.
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Elements of Learning Theories
1. Motivation2. Cues3. Response4. Reinforcement
• Stimulus
• Drive
• Response
• Reinforcement
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Reinforcement
A positive or negative outcome that influences the likelihood that a specific behaviour will be repeated in the future in response to a particular cue or stimulus.
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Stimulus Stimulus GeneralizationGeneralization
The inability to perceive differences between slightly dissimilar stimuli.
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Reinforcement
Positive Reinforcement
Positive outcomes that strengthen the likelihood of a specific responseExample: Ad showing beautiful hair as a reinforcement to buy shampoo
Negative Reinforcement
Unpleasant or negative outcomes that serve to encourage a specific behaviourExample: Ad showing wrinkled skin as reinforcement to buy skin cream
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Other Concepts in Reinforcement
• Punishment– Choose reinforcement rather than punishment.
• Extinction– Combat with consumer satisfaction.
• Forgetting– Combat with repetition.
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Observational Observational LearningLearning
A process by which individuals observe the behaviour of others, and consequences of such behaviour. Also known as modelling or vicarious learning.
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Components Of Observational Learning Components Of Observational Learning
Attention ProductionProcess
Retention Motivation
Observational Learning
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Cognitive Cognitive Learning Learning TheoryTheory
Holds that the kind of learning most characteristic of human beings is problem solving, which enables individuals to gain some control over their environment.
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Classical Classical ConditioningConditioning
A behavioural learning theory, according to which a stimulus is
paired with another stimulus that elicits a
known response which serves to produce the same response when
used alone.
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Models of Classical ConditioningModels of Classical Conditioning
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Instrumental Instrumental (Operant) (Operant)
ConditioningConditioning
A behavioural theory of learning based on
trial-and-error process, with habits forced as the
result of positive experiences
(reinforcement) resulting from certain
responses or behaviours.
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Operant Conditioning Operant Conditioning (Cont.)(Cont.)
is the process in which the frequency of occurrence of a bit of behaviour is modified by the consequences of the behaviour.
If positively reinforced, the likelihood of the behaviour being repeated increases.
If punished, the likelihood of the behaviourbeing repeated decreases.
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Stimulus
ResponseCan you explain
Reward habit?
Reinforcement
Operant (or instrumental) conditioning Operant (or instrumental) conditioning (Cont.)(Cont.)
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Instrumental (Operant) Conditioning Instrumental (Operant) Conditioning (Cont.)(Cont.)
Behaviour
Reinforcement
NegativeReinforcement
Punishment
LikelihoodOf Behaviour
LikelihoodOf Behaviour
NOT thesame thing!
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Reinforcement: An ExampleReinforcement: An Example
You eat a cake (behaviour)
‐‐‐‐> Delicious (reward)
‐‐‐‐> more likely to eat more cakes on other occasions
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ExtinctionExtinction
Behaviour which is not reinforced tends to become extinct
gradually.
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Ehrenberg Ehrenberg ATRATR ModelModel
Awareness
Trial
Reinforcement
Repeat purchase
Advertising
Note: The thicker (darker) lines denote the major effects.
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Trial
Learning/Experience
Repeat purchasing
Commitment
Involvement
Loyalty
Behavioural Loyalty
AttitudinalLoyalty
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Brand Loyalty vs. HabitBrand Loyalty vs. Habit
• Habit: the consumer picks product without much thought, perhaps for convenience.
• Loyalty: the consumer actively seeks the product.
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Brand LoyaltyBrand Loyalty
Function of Three Groups of Influences1. Consumer drivers2. Brand drivers3. Social drivers
Four types of loyalty1. No loyalty2. Covetous loyalty3. Inertia loyalty4. Premium loyalty
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Developing Brand Loyalty: Tricks and TrapsDeveloping Brand Loyalty: Tricks and Traps
1. Product quality ‐‐‐> satisfaction2. Sales promotions3. Stealing loyal consumers away from
others4. Price
– value– exclusiveness
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MemoryMemory
• Short term (compare to RAM ‐‐> volatile)– mnemonic devices
• Long term (compare to hard disk ‐‐> longer in duration but imperfect—“I remember it well…”)
STM REHEARSAL LTM
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RetentionRetentionInformation is stored in long‐termmemory
Episodically: by the order in which it is acquired
Semantically: according to significant concepts
Total package of associations is called a schema.
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Role of Memory in LearningRole of Memory in Learning
Stages
1. Encode
2. Storage
3. Decode and retrieval
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Recognition vs. Recall
Recognition
Remembering with stimulus
Recall/Retrieve
Remembering without stimulus
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The Cycle of RememberingThe Cycle of Remembering
LongLong--term term MemoryMemory
ShortShort--term term MemoryMemory
Retrievall
Learning
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Information ProcessingInformation Processing
• Relates to cognitive ability and the complexityof the information.
• Individuals differ in imagery–their ability to form mental images, which influences recall.
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Information Processing and Memory StoresInformation Processing and Memory Stores
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Information ProcessingInformation Processing
• Movement from short‐term to long‐term storage
depends on:
• Rehearsal—cognitive practice
• Encoding—memory’s associations or the way information is stored.
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Experiential Marketing
Experiential Marketing
Identity RelatedLogo/Names
(NIKE)
Website/Electronic Media
(ENCYCLOPEDIAS)
Co‐BrandingEvents/Sponsorships(FEMINA MISS INDIA)
Communication/ Advertising
(TASTE OF INDIA)
Product PresenceDesign/Packaging(FRAGRANCES)
Spatial EnvironmentRetail/Office(BARISTA)
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Cognitive Dissonance
• Psychological discomfort caused by inconsistencies among a person’s beliefs, attitudes, and actions.
• Varies in intensity based on importance of issue and degree of inconsistency.
• Induces a “drive state” to avoid or reduce dissonance by changing beliefs, attitudes, or behaviours and thereby restore consistency.
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Why the Dissonance?
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Causes of Dissonance
Performance riskPhysical risk (wear‐out) High financial commitmentHigh involvement levelHigh social visibilityInformation overload
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Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?
• Dissonance–predominantly post‐purchase behaviour• Lack of confidence (doubts) about the correctness of a prior purchase decision and efforts to reconcile doubts
Did I do the right thing?
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Reactions to Dissonance• The Consumer eliminating or re‐evaluating one of the cognitive
elements, or his responsibility, or control over the act or decision.
• Information can be denied or distorted or forgotten in the service
of dissonance reduction.
• Minimizing the importance of the issue or decision that led to the
dissonant state.
• New cognitive elements can be added to support the decision.
• Potential Reactions• Return the product.
• Seek confirmatory information.
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Thank You.
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Communication and Consumer Behaviour
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Direct Communication
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What is Communication?A tool used by marketers to persuade consumers to act in a desired way.Transmission of message from a sender to a receiver via a medium of transmission.Modern technology is inducing tremendous change in mass communication media.
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The SenderInitiator of a communicationFormal source–organizationInformal source–A close friend, peer group or relative who provides information or advice.
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The ReceiverA targeted prospect or a customer
Every receiver interprets the message in his/her own perceptions and experiences.
Intermediary receivers–Those who would specify or prescribe the marketer’s products (Wholesalers, retailers and distributors).
Unintended receivers–Shareholders, creditors, suppliers, employees, bankers, and the local community.
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The MediumThe communications channel
Impersonal–a mass media
Interpersonal–Formal or InformalFormal–between a marketer’s agent (sales person) and a customer
Informal–between two or more people by mail, etc.
Classification of mass mediaPrint (Newspapers, magazines, billboards)
Broadcast (Radio, television)
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Social Media: DefinitionSocial media describes the online technologies and practices that people use to share opinions, insights, experiences, and perspectives with each other.Social media can take many different forms, including text, images, audio, and video. Popular social media include blogs, message boards, podcasts, wikis, and vlogs.
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“Social Media refer to people having communication
online.”
Simply put:
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The MessageVerbal
Spoken or writtenHas more product specific information.
Non-verbalA photograph, an illustration or a symbolStays in the mind of a customer for long.
Generally a mix of verbal and non-verbal message is preferred.
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Feedback
Permits the sender to reinforce, to change or to modify the message so that it is understood in the intended way.Common forms of feedback
Body languageFacial gesturesVerbal feedback
Feedback is essential and difficult to obtain in impersonal communication.
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The Communication ProcessCommunication process involves the:
SenderReceiverMediumMessageTarget Audience (the receivers)Feedback–the receiver’s response
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The Message Initiator (Source)
Credibility of Informal SourcesCredibility of Formal SourcesCredibility of Spokespersons and EndorsersMessage Credibility
Sources include word of mouth.These sources are also called opinion leaders.Informal sources may not always be credible.
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The Message Initiator (Source)
Credibility of Informal SourcesCredibility of Formal SourcesCredibility of Spokespersons and EndorsersMessage Credibility
Neutral sources have the greatest credibility.Source credibility judged on past performance, reputation, service, quality, spokesperson’s image, retailers, and social responsibility.Institutional advertising used to promote favourable company image.
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The Message Initiator (Source)
Credibility of Informal SourcesCredibility of Formal SourcesCredibility of Spokespersons and EndorsersMessage Credibility
Effectiveness related to:The messageSynergy between the endorser and the type of productDemographic characteristics of the endorserCorporate credibilityEndorsement wording
Issues with Credibility
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The Message Initiator (Source)
Credibility of Informal SourcesCredibility of Formal SourcesCredibility of Spokespersons and EndorsersMessage Credibility
Credibility of retailersReputation of the medium that carries the adConsumer’s previous experience with product
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The Target Audience (Receivers)Personal characteristics and comprehensionInvolvement and congruencyMoodBarriers to communication
Selective exposure to messagesPsychological noise
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Feedback—Receiver’s ResponseFeedback should be gathered:
PromptlyAccurately
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Advertising Effectiveness ResearchMedia and message exposure measures:
How many consumers received the message.Which consumers received the message.
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Advertising Effectiveness Research (Cont.)
Message Attention and InterpretationPhysiological measuresTheater testsAttitudinal measures
Message Recall MeasuresDay-after recall
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Designing Persuasive CommunicationsCommunications strategy
Must include objectives.Includes cognitive models.Newer models include perception, experience, and memory.
Target AudienceSegmentation is the key.
Media StrategyConsumer profileAudience profiles
Message StrategyInvolvement theory– Central and peripheral routes
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Designing Persuasive Communications
WordplayUsed to create a double meaning when used with a relevant picture
ResonanceMessage framingComparative advertisingOrder effectsRepetition
Message Structure and Presentation
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Word PlayAn ad with word play used for signifying the need to save water.
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Word Play on SUV
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Designing Persuasive Communications
ResonanceMessage framingComparative advertisingOrder effectsRepetition
Positive framingNegative framingOne-sided vs. two-sided
Message Structure and Presentation
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Designing Persuasive Communications (Contd.)
ResonanceMessage framingComparative advertisingOrder effectsRepetition
Marketer claims product superiority over another brand.Useful for positioning.
Message Structure and Presentation
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Designing Persuasive Communications (contd.)
ResonanceMessage framingComparative advertisingOrder effectsRepetition
PrimacyRecencyOrder of benefitsBrand name
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ResonanceMessage framingComparative advertisingOrder effectsRepetition
Important for learning
Message Structure and Presentation
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Emotional Advertising Appeals
FearHumour
Abrasive advertisingSex in advertising
Audience participation
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Personality Selection
Product Target Segment
Psychological
Economic
Functional
Brand Personality
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Brand PersonalityPersonality created to appeal target customersAssociation with brand:
Character/PersonalityEmotional
Positioning of brand:SocialValues
Benefits provided:AttributesQuality
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Dimensions
Source: Dimensions of Brand Personality by Jennifer L. Aaker
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Consumer Expectations
Product ExpectationsClothes Sharp appearance, Style, Attractiveness, Comfort, Ruggedness
Cars Comfort, Value for money, Social status, Family product, Performance
Mobile Phone Durability, Style, Social status
Insurance Peace of mind, Secured future
Cellular Service Connectivity, Closeness to loved ones
Computer Pleasure, Profits from miracle of modern technology
House Comfort, Contentment, Good investment, Pride of ownership
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Components of Brand PersonalityBrand Name & LogoColour & PackagingAdvertisement (including Brand Ambassador)PricePerformance
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Personality-Colour Association
Respect Authority
Caution Novelty
Temporary Warmth
Secure Natural Relaxed
Informal Masculine Nature
Human Exciting, Hot
Strong Passionate
Powerful Affordable Informal
Purity Cleanliness
Delicacy Formality
Sophistication Power
Authority
Regal Wealthy Stately
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Brand NamesRed Bull, Power Horse – Energy DrinksHimalayan – Mineral WaterLe Bon – CheeseTwinings—Darjeeling TeaPuma – FootwearDove – Bathing Soap
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Choice
Learning
Ideology
CONSUMER
Preference
Knowledge
Consumption
Behaviour
Intuition
Perception
Role of Age
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Increased Spending by Young Increased Spending by Young Unmarried EmployeesUnmarried Employees
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Shift from “value for money” to lavish lifestyle
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Stylish looks and features
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“Protection from germs”: Economical without sacrificing the quality
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Higher Spending by MiddleHigher Spending by Middle––aged aged People and Senior CitizensPeople and Senior Citizens
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Stylish looks and features
Feeling and looking good ConvenienceOld
Shift focus from “saving for children”to enjoying their own life
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People Change by AgePeople Change by Age
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AgeAge--specific Targetingspecific TargetingTarget kids, adults and older consumers with different
set of products
Customers classification–new born (0-1month), infant
(2–5 months), cruiser (6-12 months), toddler
(13–18 months), explorer (19–23 months), preschoolers
(24 + months)
Targeted 21 years old with the boxy image, sexy
college kids partying, but 42 yr olds felt nostalgic
about their youth and bought the car
“EZ squirt ketchup” for teens
$3 million marketing to attract 12–24 yr olds.
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Age and Life StageAge and Life Stage
Higher expenditure
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DecisionDecision--Making ProcessMaking ProcessType of Families
Delayed marriagesDual career familiesSmaller families
Need to understand decision maker at every stage
Role of spousesHusband-dominant decisionsWife-dominant decisionsAutonomous decisionsJoint decisions
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Reference Groups in India3
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FormationPerson
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Point of Ref.
Values
Attitudes
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Reference GroupsReference GroupsReference Groups
ContactualContactual AspirationalAspirational DisclaimantDisclaimant AvoidanceAvoidance
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Indian Reference Groups
Education & Career Choices
ParentsRelatives
Well-WishersSeniorsFriends
No professional catering
Indian Reference GroupsNon-Celebrity
Faith Groups
ReligiousRitual
WorshipSpiritual
Caste basedSocial marketing
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Education & Career Choices
CareerChoice
Early School Middle
School
Graduation(Entry)
Post-Graduation
Sphere of Influence
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Early School, unlike Middle School, is still
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Regional variations arise as supply—demand of occupations & societal
opinion govern graduation & career
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Reference Group influences changes while at graduation Individual chooses
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Culture is a combination of learned beliefs, values and customs that can direct the behaviour of consumers in a specific society.
Knowledge & beliefs
Values
Customs
In India, hard work is attributed with success.
Turban is worn by male members of the Sikh religion in India.
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Characteristics of Culture
Characteristics
• Culture is learned rather than being born with.
• Culture is manifested within boundaries of acceptable behaviour.
• Transmitted from generation to generation.• Rituals practiced.
• Dress sense–(Sari is the traditional Indian dress while jeans, skirts, frock, etc. are considered more modern.
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Cultural rules can be categorized into three types
• Explicit standards as to how one should behave, and violations often carry severe sanctions.
• Involve implicit standards as to what constitutes a good product.• In Bollywood, normally a Hindi movie must have at least five
good songs to be successful.
Formal Rules
Informal Rules
Technical Rules
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• Sub-cultures consist of ethnic groups such as regional, linguistic, rural vs. urban, family composition, economic strata etc. Variations seen within a culture.
• These groups have common traditions, heritage, beliefs, customs and experiences that would differentiate different sub-cultures.
• For example, there are certain common aspects in the Indian culture but almost each state in the country reflects a sub-culture.
• Dress, eating habits, customs etc. are somewhat unique in different parts of India and also, the life style pattern varies.
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Indian Teenagers in contrast to Western Teenagers
Western teenagers• Grew up in relative economic stability.
• Confronted by new realities: drugs, AIDs, pollution, teenage pregnancy, divorce, etc.
• Less sheltered home environment and unstable family life. From young age itself learn to be independent and make their own choices in life.
• More independent and self-sufficient. • Focus early on things they believe would
provide for a secure and happy life, like earning money, spending culture or material possession and acquisition.
• A more stressful life as self-esteem is vested in doing well in multi-faceted roles.
Indian teenagers • Grew up in period of fast economic growth
with good prospects.• Confronted by new realities through the
mass media but with few real-life experiences.
• Have more sheltered home environment and stable family life. Youth live with family of origin until their marriage.
• Are less independent and self-sufficient.• Are idealistic in their expectations and tend
to deal only with issues that touch them personally.
• Lead a less stressful life as achievement in studies is paramount and other matters appear secondary.
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Dimensions of Cultural Diversity in India
• Language
• Rural vs. Urban India
• Rich vs. Poor
• Geographical diversity
• Liberal vs. Conservative
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Diversity in Language, Religious Customs, Beliefs
There are 28 states and 22 languagesNumerous dialects spoken by peopleReligious customs, rituals and beliefs varyDifferent identities, ideologies, interests and outlook
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Implication for MarketersImplication for MarketersCommunication & packaging in local languageProducts need to be aligned with culture
There is a right way and wrong way for everything, but that can change from place to place….
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Rural vs. Urban India30% of the population live in urban areas.70% live in rural areas–but this means the majority of the market is spread across the country.Different income levels in rural and urban India.Rural customers attach more importance to functionality while urban consumers give importance to aesthetics/service parameters.
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Implication for MarketersImplication for MarketersDifferent marketing mix for both the markets
Mode of distribution/channels differs
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An Average Urban North Indian Consumer…Beliefs & values–conservative inthinking, respectful Lifestyle–flamboyant, likes to have a lot of external glitter Behaviour–warm and friendly, herd mentality, inquisitive
An Average Urban Eastern India Consumer…Beliefs & values–slow in speed, relaxed, simpleLifestyle–traditional, simple basic Behaviour–opinionated, slow adopters, rigid
An average Urban Western India Consumer…Beliefs & values–progressive by nature, professional, values time Lifestyle–balanced, but very task‐oriented Behaviour–non‐interfering but helpful, early adopter, trendsetter, calculative
An Average Urban South Indian Consumer…Beliefs & values–orthodox and deep rooted Lifestyle–simpleBehaviour–curt but pragmatic, practical, conservative, cautious, not a risk‐taker
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Marketers must Understand Indian Culture in Order to Succeed
• Ford cars specially designed for Indian roads.• Electrolux'smade‐for‐India fridge–chill drinking water, keeps food fresh &
withstands long power cuts.• Samsung–microwave oven with grill. • Nokia launched a handset “Made for India” Nokia 1100.• McDonald’s McAloo Tikki Burger & Pizza McPuff. • Cartoon Network introduced South Indian folk tale “Tenali Ram”.• Walt Disney cartoon TV shows are in Hindi.• Omega watches picked an Indian film personality to replace Cindy
Crawford in its ad campaign.• Coca‐Cola has redesigned its crates as well as trucks for safe delivery on
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……Indianize, Humanize, Harmonize !!Indianize, Humanize, Harmonize !!
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Marketing–4Ps• Product• Price• Place • Promotion
Environmental• Economic• Technological• Political• Socio–Cultural
Buyer Characteristics• Personal• Psychological
Buyer Decision Process• Problem Recognition • Information Search • Evaluation Decision• Post-purchase Behaviour
Post-purchase Evaluation• Product Choice• Brand Choice• Dealer Choice• Purchase Timing• Purchase Amount
Trial
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Problem RecognitionPerceiving a difference between a person’s ideal and actual situation big enough to trigger a decision
Information SearchClarifies the options open to consumersPrior Experience, Word of Mouth, Advtg/Publicity Mktgefforts.
Analysis of AlternativesEvaluate the parameters and options available for product purchase: Form Choice Criterion
Purchase DecisionDecision on ‘when, where and from whom to buy’
Post‐Purchase Behaviour
Evaluation during consumption/use
Perceiving a Need
Seeking Value
Assessing Value
Buying Value
Value in consumption/Use
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• Why do I need it?Problem Recognition
• What exactly is this product?Information Search
• What options are available?Analysis of Alternatives
• How exactly does purchase happen?Purchase Decision
• Did I make the right choice?Post‐purchase Behaviour
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Problem Recognition
Problem Recognition
Perceived difference between an ideal state and actual statemotivates the consumer to take actions.
Ideal State
Simple ExpectationsFuture goals/AspirationsMotivations/Self Image
CultureChange in Personal Circumstances
Actual State
Physical factorsNeed
External Stimuli
Difference
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Marketing Implications
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Information Search
Information Search
Internal SearchProcess of recalling stored information from memory
Dependent on motivation, ability & opportunity
More recall in high involvement, perceived risk
Information retrievedBrandAttributeEvaluationExperience
External SearchUsing outside sources
Types:Pre‐purchaseDue to problem recognitionOngoingRegular; due to enduring involvement
Retailer; media; experiential; interpersonal; independent
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Total Set
Awareness Set
Consideration Set
Purchase Decision
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Purchase Decision: Process
Roles played by members of the family varies with demographic parameters as well as with the type of the products
Influencer plays an important role in consumer decision making.Influencer may not be an expert but he/she assumes a key role in consumer decision and his/her family dynamics.
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Decision-Making Approaches
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Post-Purchase Behaviour
Consumer evaluates the product during consumption to see if it satisfies the need/expectation.
Influenced by type of preceding decision‐making processes.
Cognitive dissonance and Experiential marketing play an important role in shaping up these behaviours.
Depends on the level of purchase involvement or the level of interest in a purchase.
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Selective Search for Evidence
Gathers facts that supports a particular decisionDisregards facts that support other conclusion.
Conservatism and Inertia Unwillingness to change thought pattern
Group Think Peer pressure to conform to views held by a group
RecencyMore attention on recent informationIgnores/Forgets distant information
Experiential Limitations
Inability to look beyond the scope of past experiencesRejection of unfamiliar
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The use of celebrities in order to increase the sales and/or the recall value of a brand is called celebrity endorsements.
Types of Celebrity Endorsements
Testimonial: Attestation by a celebrity based on personal usage.
Endorsement: Celebrity lends his/her name and appears on behalf of the product or service.
Actor: Character endorsement.
Spokesperson: Celebrity represents the brand or company over an extended part of time.
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AdvantagesInstant awareness, knowledge about the brand and easy recall.Values and image of the brand are defined, highlighted and refreshed by the celebrity.The celebrity adds new edge and dimension to the brand.Credibility, trust, association, aspiration and connectivity to brand.Belief in efficiency and new appearance that will result in at least trial usage.
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Hypothesis 1Every product has its own identity and it’s very important to endorse a product with a suitable personality.
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The Right PersonalityPerfect match between brand image and celebrity
Celebrity's fit with the brand image and the celebrity‐target audience match.Celebrity associated values and the celebrity‐product match.Costs of acquiring the celebrity and his or her popularity along with controversy risks associated with the celebrity.Credibility, availability and physical attractiveness of celebrity.
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Hypothesis 2Indian consumers have matured and celebrity endorsement alone is not sufficient to attract them.
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Hypothesis 3There are chances that the celebrity gains higher popularity than the product endorsed.
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Hypothesis 4Single celebrity—Multiple products: Consumer’s dilemma to associate the brands with the celebrity.
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Consumer buys a product based on its features rather than the celebrity endorsement.
Hypothesis 5
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Impulse BuyingSudden, compelling, unplanned, hedonically complex purchase.
Generates billions of dollars in sales every year for consumer
products.
Reacts often ‘mindlessly’ to stimuli that trigger certain
automated responses.
Information processing might have taken place earlier;
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Factors Affecting Impulse Buying Behaviour in FMCG
Price and discountAdvertising and sales promotionVisual merchandisingEmotional attachmentCompanyIncomeFestival season
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ExamplesA fan of Arsenal Football Club watching a football match of the team in a mall deciding to buy an Arsenal T-shirt on display at the same store.
A person with no special passion for a brand of high end wristwatches is impressed with the look and make of a Rado watch and buys it.
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Hypothesis 1Promotion and placement of product in the supermarkets have positive impact on impulsive purchase behaviourPromotion
Advertisement of product in print and visual media Various promotional activities regarding productErecting hoardings and distributing pamphlets of product
DisplayPackaging of product Placing of product in store
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Traits considered:Fashion involvementPrice consciousness
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Branded products attract more on discount offers as opposed to unbranded ones.
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Impulsive purchasing at individual level vs. impulsive purchasing with othersShopping with family members, friends and colleaguesFactors
Susceptibility to influenceNormative: conformance to social norms
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Diversity in WomenContented
Conservative
Affluent Sophisticated
Anxious Rebel
Troubled Homebody
Tight-Fisted Traditionalist
Contemporary Housewife
Gracious Hedonist
Normally, an Indian Woman is:
• Housewife; happy with her state of her life/society
• Working women; happy with existing state of affairs
• Housewife; unsure of sitting at home
• Traditional; believes in saving for future
• Affluent; comfortable with the finer things in life
• Housewife; active & sees herself as equal to husband
• Working women; believes in looking after herself
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Diversity in Cuisine• The food available in
India is as diverse as its culture, its racial structure, its geography and climate.
• The essence of good cooking revolves around appropriate use of aromatic spices.
• The cultures that have influenced Indian food are the traditions of different religions.
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Diversity in Clothing• Traditional Indian
clothings for women are sari, salwar-kameez, ghagra-choli.
• For men, it is kurta, dhoti, pancha.
• Influenced by western culture: Blend of Indian and Western clothings.
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Rural Market Behaviour
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Importance of Rural India
India still lives in her villages.
Urban markets are overcrowded and getting saturated.
The understanding of the ‘rural’ consumer behaviour is diffused and sometimes confusing .
‘Rural markets’ need different approach from marketing in urban locations.
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Defining Rural IndiaOrganization Definition Limitations
NSSO ( Census) Population density < 400/sq km
75% of the male working population is engaged in agriculture.
Rural not defined
Planning Commission
Places up to 5,000 population are considered rural
Characteristics not defined
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FMCG Consumption Trends Products Urban (1000 HH) Rural (1000 HH) Toilet Soap 998 992
Detergent Cake 980 950
Cooking Oil 968 952
Hair Oil/Cream 897 787
Tea 876 758
Toothpaste 822 449
Washing Powder 819 576
Electric Bulb 723 394
Shampoo 663 352
Biscuits 579 314
Health Beverages 324 67
*HH = HouseholdsSource: National Council for Applied Economic Research, 2002
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Myth 1: Rural is one homogeneous mass.
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Rural Market has Emerged by its Sheer Size
742 million people
Estimated annual size of the rural market (Rs., crore)FMCG 65,000
Durables 5,000
Agri‐inputs (including tractors) 45,000
Two/Four‐Wheelers 8,000
Total 1,23,000
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Marketing OpportunitiesLow penetration rates in rural areas (per 1000 households)
Durables Urban Rural TotalMotor Cycle 77 28 42CTV 304 48 121Pressure Cooker 635 178 309Refrigerator 335 35 120
FMCG Urban Rural TotalShampoo 663 352 442Tooth Paste 822 449 556Health Beverage 324 67 140Packaged Biscuits 579 315 390Face Cream 429 185 254
Source: NCAER 2002
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Myth 3: Rural India – A Black hole for communication
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Myth 5: Rural Disposable Income is a Function of Monsoon and not Growing.
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Myth 6: Reach and only reach is the key.
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Distribution of Villages
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Myth 7: Urban trickle down communication works in rural India.
What is a Rural Consumer Like?
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KEEP IT SIMPLE
Supporting InsightsIt’s great fun to watch TV, but I cannot understand and relate to it. I am willing to listen and change, only if you interact and engage with me. I am simple–I take things literally, especially when it comes to ads. I can’t read or write, but I can understand symbols, colours and images.Talk to me in my language in a simple way, that’s what I understand.
“I am eager to adopt or buy, but I do so only if you talk in my language and signage.”
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FAMILIARITY BREEDS COMFORT
Supporting InsightsI have faith in the Brands I have used.If I am satisfied with my familiar products, then why should I change?I am averse to taking risks, particularly if it is new and unfamiliar.Familiar things make me secure.If I find my village folks are using a particular brand, then I feel reassured.
“Only if it’s familiar, will I trust.”
Propensity for trial is relatively poor.Choice dictated by Group Influence
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LUXURIES@ Rs.5
Supporting InsightsI buy low cost products because they fit into my budget, as they give the value I am seeking.At any time I have limited amount to spend, but I need to buy a number of things, so luxury products are important.Rs. 5–my lakshman rekha–I do not have more than that to spend.
“Jo Chahoon Woh Paoon, Lekin Panch Rupai Mein”(Will get what I want, but only at Rs. 5)
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SHOW VALUE–Then Rural Buyers WILL BUY
Supporting InsightsIf I see and feel the difference – only then will I believe and act.Show me the value–Performance quality or quantity; only then will I buy.If I can sense the difference, I don’t mind paying a little extra for it.If I can’t see the difference, I shall select the cheaper one.Price is important; yet it should meet my expectations.
“I will pay more only if you show me that I get more tangible benefits that I want out of the product.”
Packaging and brand experience are the key.
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HAAT–MERI DUNIYAN
Supporting InsightsHaat is my outing. I am looking to explore . Haat gives me an opportunity to buy products that I wish to buy. Haats are a festive outing and lots of fun—where I get to see new things.I have some places (Haats) which I regularly visit and where I am open to change.
“Haats (village markets) are my window to the world-where I experience new things.”
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Discoveries about Rural MarketDiscovery 1 : The rural market is a huge potential market.Discovery 2 : The rural consumer can be reached with a
combination of mass and unconventional media.Discovery 3 : The rural market is a differentiated market.Discovery 4 : Rural GDP is not about agriculture alone.Discovery 5 : Rural disposable incomes are growing and
growing fast.Discovery 6 : Quality of reach and not mere reach is going to
be the key differentiator for the rural market.Discovery 7 : Need for a rural marketing mix.Rural relevant advertising
Consumer activationUse of non‐conventional media like haats, fairs, etc.Price point SKUs.
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“The future lies with those companies who see the poor as their customers.”
CK Prahalad, Jan 2000
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4 Ps & 4 AsProduct–Price–Place–Promotion Acceptability–Affordability–Availability–Awareness
Marketing Tools Marketing ChallengesProduct Acceptability
Price Affordability
Place Availability
Promotion Awareness
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Product
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Appropriate Product StrategiesSmall unit packaging Product features–service quality–price and performance relationship Simplicity is the key New product designsSturdy products Utility‐oriented productsBranding strategy
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Packaging Associated with affordability ‐ convenience ‐ consumer recognition, and product protection
Packaging material, size, convenience and aesthetics
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Fakes: Some Examples
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Pricing
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Issues in Pricing‐Affordability Low cost/cheap products
Avoid sophisticated packing
Refill packs/reusable packaging
Highlighting value
Price adaptations
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Examples of Rural Pricing Strategies
Godrej: Cinthol, Fair Glow and Godrej in 50 g packs, priced at Rs. 4‐5, meant specifically for Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.HLL: Lifebuoy at Rs. 2 for 50 g.Coca‐Cola: The returnable 200‐ml glass bottle priced at Rs. 5.
Colgate‐ Cibaca
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Place‐Rural Distribution Challenges Large number of small markets
Dispersed population and trade
Poor connectivity
Low availability of suitable dealers
Inadequate banking/ credit facilities
Poor product display and visibility
Poor communication of offers and schemes
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Levels of Distribution LevelLevel Partner Partner Location Location
1 Company Depot/C & FA National/State level
2 Distributor/Van Operator/ Super Stockist / Rural
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Tehsil HQ, towns and large villages
4 Wholesaler Feeder towns, large villages, haats
5 Retailer Villages, haats
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Distribution AdaptationsHub and Spoke Model Example: Coca‐Cola
Use of affinity groups Example: Project Shakti
Haat Activation Example: Colgate
Syndicated distribution Example: Cavin Care & Amrutanjan
Use of marketing cooperatives Example: Warna Bazaar in
Rural Areas
Mobile traders Example: FMCG companies
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Promotion IssuesMost of the products are sold in the local rural haats. Result:
They may not fetch a very good price.They have limited demand resulting in low turnover and low income.Chance for product improvement is limited.
Some state government bodies extend preferential treatment to these products at the time of procurement.
Limited awareness.
Attempts are made to publicize and promote the sale of these products through periodic exhibitions and melas.
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Promotion Adaptations Conventional Non‐ Conventional Personalised
Television Haat and Mela Direct mailer
Radio Folk Media( puppet and magic show)
POS (demonstration, leaflet)
Press Video Van Word of mouth
Cinema Mandi (Market) Interpersonal communication
Outdoor: Wall Painting, Hoarding
Animator
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Melas & Haats
Melas Haats
1. 25,000 melas
2. Companies can concentrate on the top 100 melas
3. Pushkar Mela in Rajasthan
4. Organized by the state Veterinary Department
5. Product sales, promotion, demonstration and database generation
6. Cultural activities and rural sports
1. Periodic markets located in larger villages (> 40,000) populations.
2. 10–50 villages are serviced.
3. Sunday markets are most popular.
4. Average number of outlets is 315 and average daily sales are about Rs. 2 lakhs.
5. Traders participate in at least 4 haats.
6. 81% of the visitors are repeat customers.
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Types of Promotions Advertising
Sales promotions–coupons, contests, demonstrations and sampling, Example: Tata Shakti Haat Hungama
Direct marketing, Example: Videocon
Publicity, Example: Project Shakti and AP Online
Using a direct selling through a salesforce, Example: Swasthya Chetnafor Lifebuoy
Push strategy–salesforce and trade promotion
Pull strategy–advertising and consumer promotion
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Future ProspectsRural per capita consumption of FMCGs to equal current urban levels by 2017.
Industry analysts expect the FMCG sector in rural areas to grow 40% against 25% in urban areas.
Telecom expected to grow from 100 million connections today to 300 million by 2012
Semi‐urban & rural life insurance market expected to rise from US$ 5 bn to US$ 20 bn by 2012.
Government spending will continue to grow.
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Changing Indian Consumer
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Is India Different?
India has shown tremendous growth in the last two decades.
Brand India is riding high.
Happy times for Indian consumer as disposable income has
increased considerably over the years.
India's growing consumer goods market provides the
opportunity for multinationals.
But with this opportunity lies the hurdle to understand the ever
changing Indian consumer.
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Factors Responsible for ChangeRising disposable income and increasing western influence.
Average Indian consumer today is richer, ambitious, more knowledgeable and profile-conscious.
More and more women focusing on career instead of home-making.
A more dynamic lifestyle leading to reliance on easy-to-use products like ready-to-eat food, home delivery, etc.
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Who are the New Indian Consumers?India's consumers are young:
70% of the country's citizens are below the age of 35 years, and half of those are under 18 years of age.
People are deeply rooted in Indian culture and traditions yet connected to and curious about the outside world.People in the middle-income segment still spend about half their budgets on the basics, that amount is falling every year, leaving more money for other areas of consumption.Beyond basic needs, households make their children's future a clear priority.
Education is seen as a passport to a better tomorrow.To gain a winning edge, parents spend much money and effort choosing the right schools and tutoring for their children and invest in nutrition, computer games, and books.
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Has the Indian Consumer Changed?
Yes! But the change is gradual and noticeable only over a sufficient period of time.
It is not visible unless we look back.
An individual’s values/beliefs may differ from the prevalent culture unorthodox.
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SOME CHANGES AS NOTICED IN INDIA
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Eating OutIn urban India, families that do not eat out are considered old-fashioned and conservative.
Most popular-multi-cuisine restaurants offering Indian fare, along with a form of Chinese and Western fast food.
Pizza and cheese, with Indian flavours and spice.
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Health & Fitness• Indians are paying more attention to
their health and striving for better fitness levels. For example, joining gyms or clubs.
• Rapid rise in sale of fruit juices, cool drinks, etc.
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Metro-sexual Male• Male grooming a growing
business in India
• Annually growing at 15%
• Currently, usage is restricted to the young, urban upper income male.
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Women Empowerment• More women entering the
workforce• Increased use of cosmetics• Increasing time pressures
Convenience gains value • Easy to cook food, home
delivery, wide choices in shops, etc.
• Demand for ancillary services/products, e.g. cook, domestic help, microwave oven
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TeensWith increased awareness through television and advertising, teens are an important influence on family decision-making in urban India.Have mastered the art of bullying their parents into making purchases.Gadgets or products that they want
newly launched chocolate bar, instant noodles and breakfast cereals.mobile phones, the TV remote, DVD player and computer programs
Marketing mangers also exploiting this surge in the number of ads for children
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Marriage• Earlier, arranged marriages used to
happen with elder’s consent.• Many people nowadays rely on
individual choice and judgement.• Examples: matrimonial sites
proliferate – shaadi.com, bharatmatrimony.com
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Luxury• India is experiencing a rise in
incomes and higher consumption patterns.
• Demand for luxury products is also on the rise.
• Vertu mobiles, Tag Heuer, Louis Vuitton, Hugo Boss, Porsche, Ferrari, Parker Pen.
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Digitalization• Young people in urban areas
are increasingly using the Internet.
• Online banking for service payments and even for buying company shares.
• Success of social networking websites.
• Avail Online booking of tickets for movies, trains and airlines.
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Credit• Earlier, people avoided
buying things (non-essential) on credit/loan.
• Controlling desires Instant gratification
• Easy availability of credit• Rise in number of home and
vehicle (Two, four wheelers) loans
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Snacking• Eating 2 or 3 times a day
Eating when hungry.
• Snacks and chocolates of wide variety available –Lays, Kurkure, Perk, Cadbury Dairy Milkchocolates, Britanniabiscuits, etc
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Movies and Serials • Earlier, Movies made in
Bollywood (Emotions, Action, Drama) were a craze.
• In India, women are mostly housewives–idle time at home.
• Hence, the debut of serials targeting this segment was launched by BalajiTelefilms (Ekta Kapoor).
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Western Influences• Opening of Indian economy,
mass and social media exposure and increase in overseas travelling
• Acceptance of western clothing, especially in urban India
• Gifting Cards
• Pub culture
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