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Discussion Question Chapter 7

Discussion Question Chapter 7

Q Instructions Write a post for the Discussion Forum on this topic, addressing the questions below. Each part should be 1–2 paragraphs or several bullet points in length. Part 1: Identifying the Customer and Problem Describe a primary decision maker in your target segment: who they are, what they like, how they make buying decisions. Describe the primary problem(s) your organization, product or service will help them solve. Part 2: Factors Influencing Customer Decisions Provide a brief profile of your target segment using at least three of the following categories: • Geographic characteristics: e.g., location, region, population size or climate. • Personal and demographic characteristics: e.g., age, gender, family size, family life stage, income, personality. • Social and Psychological characteristics: e.g., culture, social class, lifestyle, motivation, attitudes, reference groups, beliefs. • Situational characteristics: e.g., buying situation, level of involvement, market offerings, frequency of use, brand loyalty. • B2B/organizational buying considerations: e.g., individual factors, organizational factors, business environment factors, types of complexity Part 3: Reaching the Customer Based on this profile, identify 2–3 marketing strategies or tactics you believe would be effective at reaching this target segment, and briefly explain why they are a good fit. Part 4: Respond to Classmates’ Posts After you have created your own post by Wednesday, look over the discussion forum posts of your classmates, and respond to at least two of them. Part 5: Incorporate Feedback Review the feedback you receive from your classmates and your instructor. Use this feedback to revise and improve your work before submitting it as part of the “Marketing Plan, Part 3” assignment.

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The primary decision maker here which is the customer is athletes. These are people who engage in sports activities, either as a profession or for pleasure. Their activities in most situations entail jogging and running, which is necessary to keep their bodies fit. Athletes enjoy using quality sports wears and equipment. The sportswear they cherish most is their footwear and jersey. Their buying decisions are made by targeting quality and durable wears, which will last for a long time despite rigorous activities they use the wears for. The primary problem my service seeks to solve for athletes is to help them acquire quality and durable sportswear, which is strong and reliable for their rigorous sports activities.