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Perception
Consumer Perception and Positioning
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• Absolute threshold is the lowest level at which an individual • Minimal difference that can be detected between two
can experience a sensation. similar stimuli
• Also known as the just noticeable difference (the j.n.d.)
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• Marketers need to determine the relevant j.n.d. for their How might a cereal manufacturer such as Kellogg’s use the
products j.n.d. in terms of:
– so that negative changes are not readily discernible to • Product decisions
the public • Packaging decisions
– so that product improvements are very apparent to • Advertising decisions
consumers
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• Heightened awareness when stimuli meet their • Screening out of stimuli which are threatening
needs
• Consumers prefer different messages and
medium
Perceptual Organization
• Gestalt
psychology
• Figure and ground
• Grouping
• Closure
whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and it looks for patterns and
configurations that affect the interpretation of information.
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Product Placement
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VofN1x93TG0
Interpretation
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Perceptual Interpretation
• Stereotyping
• Triggers
– Physical appearance
– Descriptive terms
– First impressions
– Halo Effect
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Discussion
Elements of Perceived Risk
Think of a recent purchase that you considered risky. What • Functional risk
type(s) of risk was (were) involved? How did you handle • Physical risk
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• Selective Attention
• Information
• Exposure
• Brand loyalty
• Organization
• Store image
• Interpretation
• Price-quality relationship
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubNF9QNEQLA
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• Premier positioning focuses on the brand’s exclusivity. • Positioning against the competition
• Key attribute
• Un-owned positioning
• Repositioning
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Perceptual Map
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14Nb45CS9og
Revisit Motivation
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnebH6e3dNI
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