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Share of Market
The competitors share of the target market The percentage of customers who named the competitor in responding to the statement Name the first company that comes to mind in this industry
The percentage of customers who named the competitor in responding to the statement Name the company from whom you would prefer to buy the product
Share of Mind
Share of Heart
Attacker
1. Frontal Attack
3. Encirclement Attack
Defender
5. Guerrilla Attack
was a frontal attack on then exiting leaders in the motorcycle segment. Bypass: Pepsi s bypass strategy against coke by acquiring Quaker Oats Company which produced Gatorade brand of sports drink. Encirclement : Reliance Retail purchased its raw material at a higher price from the farmers and sold it to customers at a lower price vis--vis unorganized retailers. Guerilla: Go Airs short term ad-campaign against
gaining market share. Specific strategies include price discounts, improved services, innovation etc. May resort to counterfeiting, cloning, Imitating and Adapting (especially in rural areas).
Reaction Patterns
The Laid Back Competitor - no quick or strong reaction,
because: It feels customers are loyal, milking the business, slow to notice or lacks funds to react The Selective Competitor - Reacts only to certain types of attack, eg price cuts. Reacts swiftly to demonstrate that this particular strategy is futile, and will not be tolerated. The Tiger /Tough Competitor: Reacts swiftly and strongly to any encroachment on its territory. The Stochastic/Unpredictable Competitor - No predictable reaction pattern
about competitors and general business trends to further your own companys goals
Value analysis helps firms to select competitors to attack and
to avoid Customers identify and rate attributes important in the purchase decision for the company and competition
Four Main Steps Setting Up the System Collecting the Data Evaluating and Analyzing the Data Disseminating Information and Responding
Customer-centered
It is in a better position to identify new opportunities and set a strategy course that makes long-run sense It can decide which customer groups and emerging needs are the most important to serve, given its resources
Hero Hondas Frontal Attack on Market Leaders in motorcycle segments in late 1980s