Product Life Cycle
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Research Methodology
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ŸConsidering entry into market
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EMarket trends, outlook
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Desk research
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EConsumption patterns
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U&A studies,
segmentation studies
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ELifestyle analysis
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Lifestyle surveys, manufacturer/ trade/ retailer studies
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ŸNew product development process
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EPrototype, concept development
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Product concept studies
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EProduct/ concept improvements
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Concept in-use tests
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EPackaging and naming decisions
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Packaging, naming tests
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EAdvertising concept development/ improvement
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Ad concept studies
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EEvaluation of product potential
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Blind product tests
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EEvaluation of sales methods
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Sampling effectiveness tests, distribution studies
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ŸMarketing plans
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EConcept and product marketing
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Concept product tests
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EPackage and name checks
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package and naming tests
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EAdvertising concept tests
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Advertising and copy testing, commercial testing
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EConsumer attitudes/ market analysis
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A&U, H&A studies,
desk research
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ŸTest marketing
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EAnalysis of test market results
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Brand awareness, purchase and use
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EForecasting nationwide sales
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Tracking studies
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ŸNationwide rollout
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EAnalysis of market results
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Benchmark/ tracking studies
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ŸMature products
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ERefreshment of advertising
EBrand repositioning
EBrand line extensions
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