Marketing Research Every marketing research is performed following a 28 step methodology, (28-step methodology) which is divided into three categories: - Quantitative Studies
- The consumer
Consumer's habits and opinions; market segmentation; market potential; motivations. Blind test; identified product test; new product concept test; packaging evaluation. Pre-test publicity; post-test evaluation of campaigns; communication profile; knowledge, image and trademark loyalty; twenty-four hour recall. - The Distribution Channels
Distribution structure per channel; activities and opinions from distributors and dealers; in-shelf evaluation. Detection and measurement of what people perceive, think, or do with relation to a specific subject, person, or product. Sociological and socio-economic environments; socio-religious studies; specialized industrial surveying. -
Qualitative Studies To generate specific information to determine the reasons for the consumers behavior beyond the obvious answers to a series of questions. Methodology Group sessions and/or individual in-depth interviews led by marketing specialists trained in group management, using the most advanced techniques to detect and measure human behavior. - In-Depth Specialized Studies
Sometimes it is necessary to search for the ultimate reasons that cause the consumer to accept or reject a certain product or service, which may be discovered and measured through in-depth interviews. Methodology A very careful selection of consumers is made in such a way that it is most representative of the market segment under study, without the pressure of statistical validity. They are interviewed by highly qualified professional personnel; in this way, very important additional information is obtained. |