Process Recommendation

Conduct market analysis

Understand how the market is segmented

Analyze target market segments

Assess competition; features; strengths; weaknesses

Examine what you know 

What are the unmet needs?

Understand the target segment satisfaction

Determine meaningful points of difference

Identify product attributes

Prioritize product attributes

Assess importance of product features

Assess trade-offs segment customers are willing to make

Simulate test market including competitive features and benefits

Assess pricing

 

Estimate trial rates and market potential

Assess customer interest relative to competition

Assess acquisition drivers

Assess pricing

Refine market segment targets

Determine ideal product positioning

Test advertising and collateral materials

Evaluate organizational readiness to launch and support product

Determine how well product meets customerÕs expectations

Identify areas for immediate improvement

Understand how product / service performs relative to the competition

Competitive benchmarking

 

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