1 Market Opportunity & Analysis Market Opportunity & Analysis Part 1 Part 1 CPS 181s Sept 4, 2001 Questions Questions Questions What is the framework to market- opportunity analysis? Is market-opportunity analysis different in the New Economy? What are two generic “value types”? How do we identify unmet and/or under- served needs? What determines the specific customers that the company is to pursue?
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What is the framework to market-opportunity analysis?
Is market-opportunity analysis differentin the New Economy?
What are two generic “value types”? How do we identify unmet and/or under-served needs?
What determines the specific customersthat the company is to pursue?
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QuestionsQuestionsQuestions
Who provides the resources to deliver
the benefits of the offering?
How do we assess the attractiveness of
the opportunity?
How do we prepare a “go/no-go”
assessment?
Framework for Diagnosing Market OpportunityFramework for Diagnosing Market OpportunityFramework for Diagnosing Market OpportunitySeed Opportunity in Existing or New Value
SystemSeed Opportunity in Existing or New ValueSeed Opportunity in Existing or New Value
SystemSystem
Uncover Opportunity Nucleus:Identify Unmet and Underserved Needs
Uncover Opportunity Nucleus:Uncover Opportunity Nucleus:Identify Unmet and Underserved NeedsIdentify Unmet and Underserved Needs
Is Market-Opportunity Different inthe New Economy?
Is Market-Opportunity Different inIs Market-Opportunity Different inthe New Economy?the New Economy?
Competition occurs across industry boundaries at an unprecedented speedbetween alliances of companies
Customer behavior easy to influence and changeValue chains rapidly being reconfigured
Two Generic “Value types”Two Generic Two Generic ““Value typesValue types””
Trapped Value
New-To-The-World Value
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Guiding QuestionsGuiding QuestionsGuiding QuestionsHigh degree of asymmetric information that trapsvalue?Significant time and resources consumed in the mostefficient manner?Activities becoming more collapsed?Able to collaborate effectively and efficiently?Advice and information to maximize their effectivenessor benefits?Forgoing opportunities because of privacy issues?
Examine customer decision processSteps the customer goes through?Who is involved and in what role?Different paths customers go through?Where does the process take place?Time the overall process take?Categories and competitors are considered?Choices not considered? Aware of?Which customers are not participating?
Demographics (or Firmographics)GeographicsBehavioralOccasion (or Situational)PyschographicsBenefitsBeliefs and attitudes
Requirements of an Effective SegmentationRequirements of an Effective SegmentationRequirements of an Effective Segmentation
MeaningfulMeaningfulMeaningful
ActionableActionableActionable
SubstantialSubstantialSubstantial
MeasurableMeasurableMeasurable
Customers must demonstrate needs, aspirations or behavioral patterns that are similar withina segment and different across segments
– A distinction between a price sensitive and a quality seeking segment is meaningful,since the two segments demonstrate distinguishable sets of needs
A company must be able to reach customers within each segment through effective andtargeted marketing programs
– A customer segment consisting of customers with blue eyes is not actionable, since it isvery hard to identify and reach only customers with blue eyes
Segments must be large and profitable enough to make the investment in serving themworthwhile
– myCFO.com is targeted towards high net worth individuals, helping them manage theirportfolios. Even though the number of those individuals is small, the $ amount managedis sizeable, thus constituting a substantial segment
Key characteristics of the segments (e.g. size and spending patterns) must be easy tomeasure
Source: Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, 1997 (Chapter 9, page 269)
In order for a customer segmentation to be effective, it must be meaningful, actionable,measurable and substantial
Segmentation Type Description Examples — Variables
Geographic Divides the market into differentgeographical units
C ountry / Region / City, City Size, Density(Urban, Suburban, Rural), ISP Domain
Demographic Divides the market on the basis ofdemographic variables
A ge, Gender, Income, Occupation,Education, Nationality, Family Status,Internet Connectivity
Firmographic Divides the market on the basis ofcompany-specific variables
O n-line / Off-line Business, Number ofEmployees, Company Size, Job Function,Purchasing Process
Behavioral Divides market based on how customersactually buy and use the product
O n-line / Off-line Shopping Behavior, Web-page or Site Customer Arrived From,Website Loyalty, Prior Purchases
Occasion (Situational) Divides market based on the situation thatleads to a product need, purchase or use
R outine Occasion, Special Occasion, Time(Time of Day, Day of Week, Holidays),Location (from Home, on the Road), Event(when writing a business plan, whenshopping), Trigger (out of supply)
Psychographic Divides market based on lifestyle and / orpersonality
P ersonality (laid back, type A), Lifestyle(thrill seekers, fun lovers, recluse), Affinity(community builders, belongers, outcasts)
Benefits Divides market based on benefits orqualities sought from the product
C onvenience, Economy, Quality, Ease ofUse, Speed, Information, Selection
Geographic Segmentation — DescriptionGeographic Segmentation Geographic Segmentation —— Description DescriptionGeographic segmentation divides the market into distinct geographical units, such asnations, states or regions
In the Internet space, geographic barriers are to a large extent lifted
However, there still are many industries where local relationships and distribution channelsplay a key role, maintaining the need for a local focus
– Webvan is currently operating only in San Francisco and New York. Entry into newgeographical markets will require the building of the necessary home deliveryinfrastructure
– Many construction sites have a local or regional focus, since relationships with local orregional contractors and suppliers are of critical importance
Country
Region
Urban vs Rural
Density
Climate
DescriptionDescriptionDescription
SegmentationExamples
SegmentationSegmentationExamplesExamples
Source: Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, 1997 (Chapter 9, page 257)
“Where to go, what to do, how to getthings done…in your city”
Citysearch.com is a leading localportal and transactions company,providing content and services inselect popular cities in the US, andslowly expanding to internationalcities
Citysearch provides complete cityguides for 40 cities and arts andentertainment guides for 33 cities
Citysearch’s offering includes:
– Movie listings
– Job listings
– Restaurant reservations
– Ticket purchases
– City exploration
Citysearch.com“Where to go, what to do, how to get
things done…in your city”
Citysearch.com is a leading localportal and transactions company,providing content and services inselect popular cities in the US, andslowly expanding to internationalcities
Citysearch provides complete cityguides for 40 cities and arts andentertainment guides for 33 cities
Source: Philip Kotler, Marketing Management, 1997 (Chapter 9, page 258)
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Firmographic Segmentation Example — Onvia.comFirmographicFirmographic Segmentation Example Segmentation Example —— Onvia.com Onvia.comOnvia.com
“The premier emarketplace for smallbusinesses”
Onvia.com is a site targeting smallbusinesses, aiming to offer themeverything they may need to run theirbusiness
At the same time, Onvia.com providessellers with a better and faster way toacquire new customers, through thesales leads that it generates
Onvia.com’s offering includes:
– Products: over 25,000 businessproducts, ranging from computerhardware to paper clips
– Services: critical services thatsmall businesses need to run theirbusiness, including internet access,payroll services and long-distanceplans
– News and advice: Hourly updatednews relevant to entrepreneurs inthe new economy
A large number of companies arefocusing on small businesses, trying toprovide them with products andservices, including: AllBusiness.com,bCentral.com, Business.com,BuyerZone.com, KillerBiz.com,Bizbuyer.com, Works.com
Onvia.com“The premier emarketplace for small
businesses”
Onvia.com is a site targeting smallbusinesses, aiming to offer themeverything they may need to run theirbusiness
At the same time, Onvia.com providessellers with a better and faster way toacquire new customers, through thesales leads that it generates
Onvia.com’s offering includes:
– Products: over 25,000 businessproducts, ranging from computerhardware to paper clips
– Services: critical services thatsmall businesses need to run theirbusiness, including internet access,payroll services and long-distanceplans
– News and advice: Hourly updatednews relevant to entrepreneurs inthe new economy
A large number of companies arefocusing on small businesses, trying toprovide them with products andservices, including: AllBusiness.com,bCentral.com, Business.com,BuyerZone.com, KillerBiz.com,Bizbuyer.com, Works.com
Source: Onvia.com site, Industry Standard, February 7, 2000
Needs Based SegmentationNeeds Based SegmentationNeeds Based Segmentation
Satisfying customer needs
Needs based segmentation seeks to understand
why a purchase is made (i.e., what needs are beingsatisfied)