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Marketing research is a crucial business strategy that involves the systematic collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to understand market trends and consumer^[7] behavior. It traces its roots back to the Medieval period, evolving greatly over time with technological advancements and changing market dynamics. Various methods, both qualitative and quantitative, are employed in this process. These include ad tracking, concept testing, customer^[5] satisfaction research, ethnographic studies, and experimental techniques. The research provides valuable insights into different areas such as brand awareness^[2], buyer decision-making processes, marketing strategies, and market segmentation^[1]. Current trends in marketing research focus on understanding target audience motivations and adapting to technology^[6]. It plays a key role in international marketing, requiring cultural intelligence and tailored translation^[3] approaches. Furthermore, it’s essential in various business research applications like product development, advertising^[4], and financial analysis.

Terms definitions

1. ↑ market segmentation. Market segmentation is a strategic process in marketing, used to divide a broad consumer or business market into subsets of consumers, known as segments. These segments have common needs, interests, or priorities and can thus be grouped together. This process enables companies to identify and further define high-yield segments, adapt marketing programs for different segments, and ultimately achieve competitive advantage through tailored offerings. Its effectiveness lies in the assumption that each segment is unique and requires a bespoke marketing mix. Market segmentation has a rich history, evolving from basic demographic techniques to more comprehensive and nuanced strategies, such as hyper-segmentation. A critical aspect of this strategy is the S-T-P approach, which stands for Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning. This approach simplifies the segmentation process, guiding marketers in identifying potential markets, focusing on their unique needs, and positioning their product or service offerings accordingly.

2. ↑ brand awareness. Brand awareness is a fundamental concept in marketing that refers to the level of familiarity consumers have with a particular brand. It plays a significant role in their purchasing decisions, affecting the sustainability and growth of a business. Brand awareness is divided into two types: brand recall, the ability of consumers to remember a brand from memory when prompted with a product category, and brand recognition, where consumers confirm their previous exposure to a brand. It is typically measured using surveys, recall tests, and other metrics such as brand association and salience. Advertising is a crucial tool in building brand awareness and converting consumer interest into sales. Notably, strong brand awareness can enhance brand equity, which is the cumulative value derived from a brand's name and logo, including factors like brand loyalty and perceived quality.

5. ↑ customer.

1 The primary entity in this text is the 'customer.' A customer is an individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. They are crucial participants in the commercial landscape, forming relationships with businesses through transactions. Customers can also be classified as 'clients,' especially when they receive tailored advice or solutions from a business. The term 'client' originates from Latin, implying a sense of leaning or bending towards a business. Customers vary in types - from end customers who directly buy products or services, to industrial customers who incorporate these goods or services into their own offerings. These customers can have different relationships with the business, such as being employers in construction projects. Businesses often segment their customers into different categories, like entrepreneurs or end users, to better understand and serve them. The understanding and management of customer relationships is a critical area of study and practice in business.

2 The primary entity in this text is the 'customer.' A customer is an individual or entity that purchases goods or services from a business. They are crucial participants in the commercial landscape, forming relationships with businesses through transactions. Customers can also be classified as 'clients,' especially when they receive tailored advice or solutions from a business. The term 'client' originates from Latin, implying a sense of leaning or bending towards a business. Customers vary in types - from end customers who directly buy products or services, to industrial customers who incorporate these goods or services into their own offerings. These customers can have different relationships with the business, such as being employers in construction projects. Businesses often segment their customers into different categories, like entrepreneurs or end users, to better understand and serve them. The understanding and management of customer relationships is a critical area of study and practice in business.

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Marketing research (Wikipedia)

Marketing research is the systematic gathering, recording, and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data about issues relating to marketing products and services. The goal is to identify and assess how changing elements of the marketing mix impacts customer behavior.

This involves specifying the data required to address these issues, then designing the method for collecting information, managing and implementing the data collection process. After analyzing the collected data, these results and findings, including their implications, are forwarded to those empowered to act on them.

Market research, marketing research, and marketing are a sequence of business activities; sometimes these are handled informally.

The field of marketing research is much older than that of market research. Although both involve consumers, Marketing research is concerned specifically with marketing processes, such as advertising effectiveness and salesforce effectiveness, while market research is concerned specifically with markets and distribution. Two explanations given for confusing market research with marketing research are the similarity of the terms and also that market research is a subset of marketing research. Further confusion exists because of major companies with expertise and practices in both areas.

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