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“To get the most benefit from a segmentation strategy, marketers must focus on why consumers buy, not what they buy or who they are. Once you know what consumer preferences depend on, you can adapt your offering to those conditions.” quote by Greg Thain
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““To get the most benefit from a segmentation strategy, marketers must focus on why consumers buy, not what they buy or who they are. Once you know what consumer preferences depend on, you can adapt your offering to those conditions.””

Greg Thain

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Source Speech: Marketing Conference, 2015

Effective segmentation requires understanding consumer motivations rather than demographics or product categories.

In simple terms: Focus on why people buy.

Key Takeaway

Align products with underlying motivations.

Themes

marketing consumer behavior segmentation

Mood

analytical strategic

Type

insightful practical

When to use this quote

  • product development
  • advertising campaigns
  • pricing strategy
  • customer loyalty programs

Key Concepts

Motivation analysis value proposition

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you uncover deeper buying motives?
  • What signals indicate shifting consumer motivations?
A Different Perspective

Motivations can be hidden and change over time, making segmentation fluid.

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