Examining world market segmentation
and brand positioning strategies
Literature on segmentation of world markets
Segmentation and strategic brand positioning
Importance of their relationship
to the development of global branding strategy
Positioning
strategy to identify and direct marketing resources among
intended market segments
Key connection
the degree to which the firm meets its own objectives for
aligning the brand with consumers
Research model and hypotheses
Research hypotheses
Hypotheses 1
Hybrid bases of segmentation
(geographical and economic) and (
lifestyle and behavioral)
Hypotheses 2
Micro-level bases of
segmentation (lifestyle and
behavioral)
Hypotheses 3
Macro-level bases of
segmentation (geographical and
economic)
Hypotheses 4
Perceived degrees of similarities in
targeting world segments are associated
with the perceived degree of
harmonization in the choice of a firm’s
brand positioning strategy.
Research study one
Research study two
Conclusions
bases of segmentation + positioning strategies =
brand perception