Businesses analyse these traits and develop products
for each segment
Demographic Segementation
Age
Gender
Income
Social Class
Ethnicity
Religion
Geographic Segementation
This is when the market is split up based on the
location of consumers as where they live can
affect their needs
I.E. Someone living in Africa will not buy the clothing
that thoese in Russia would due to climatic
Differences
Mass Markets
This is when a business sells the same product to all market
segments. This is often fast moving consumer goods such as
crisps and cereals. Mass markets have a lot of competition so
require high marketing budgets
Niche Markets
This the opposite of a mass market as a business will
market a product to a specific segment. There is less
competition in a niche market so it is easier to focus
on the needs of a customer
Benefits of Market Segmentation
By producing for different segments
businesses are able to gain more
revenue
Customers could be more loyal to a
business as a product will feel tailored to
them
Promotional material will not be wasted on those who
product is not relevant to