market research - uses
A wide variety of information used to support marketing decisions can be obtained from market research. A selection of such uses are summarised below:
Information about the market
• Analysis of the market potential for existing products
(e.g. market size, growth, changing sales trends)
• Forecasting future demand for existing products
• Assessing the potential for new products
• Study of market trends
• Analysis of competitor behaviour and performance
• Analysis of market shares
Information about Products
• Likely customer acceptance (or rejection) of new
products
• Comparison of existing products in the market (e.g. price, features,
costs, distribution)
• Forecasting new uses for existing products
• Technologies that may threaten existing products
• New product development
Information about Pricing in the Market
• Estimates and testing of price elasticity
• Analysis of revenues, margins and profits
• Customer perceptions of “just or fair” pricing
• Competitor pricing strategies
Information about Promotion in the Market
• Effectiveness of advertising
• Effectiveness of sales force (personal selling)
• Extent and effectiveness of sales promotional activities
• Competitor promotional strategies
Information about Distribution in the Market
• Use and effectiveness of distribution channels
• Opportunities to sell direct
• Cost of transporting and warehousing products
• Level and quality of after-sales service
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