Simulated Test Marketing: Technology for Launching Successful New Products

Kevin J. Clancy & Marianne Wolf

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Innovation remains an arduous and painful process for many companies, doing untold damage to brands, profitability, and careers. Some have used line extensions to mitigate risk, but all too often they have ended up extending the core brand into oblivion. Others have used test markets to help gauge opinion before a national rollout, only to have competitors snatch ideas and undermine results. Given the problems with conventional approaches, it's not surprising that 90% of new products and services fail.

Market New Products Successfully is the definitive guidebook for using simulated test marketing (STM), a technology that can help companies dramatically improve the odds of introducing a successful new product or service. The book examines why STM is important, what the differences are between the major systems, how to do a simulation, and what insights it offers a marketing plan. It is the ultimate guidebook for any smart marketer looking to improve the financial outcome of the innovation process.

What will you learn from this book

  1. Testing in a Controlled Environment: Simulated test marketing involves creating a controlled environment to assess consumer responses to a new product before its actual launch.

  2. Risk Mitigation: The book may emphasize the role of simulated testing in mitigating risks associated with new product launches by identifying potential issues or challenges early in the process.

  3. Predictive Analytics: Simulated test marketing likely leverages technology and analytics to predict how consumers will respond to a new product based on simulated scenarios.

  4. Cost Efficiency: The book may discuss how simulated testing can be a more cost-effective alternative to traditional market testing, allowing companies to gather valuable insights without a full-scale launch.

  5. Iterative Improvement: Simulated test marketing might promote an iterative approach to product development, allowing companies to make adjustments based on consumer feedback before the actual launch.

  6. Consumer Behavior Understanding: The focus is likely on understanding consumer behavior in response to various marketing strategies, packaging designs, pricing models, and other factors.

  7. Market Segmentation: Simulated testing may involve segmenting the target market to analyze how different demographics or customer segments respond to the new product.

  8. Competitive Analysis: Companies may use simulated test marketing to assess how their new product stacks up against competitors in the simulated market environment.

  9. Strategic Decision Making: The book may highlight how simulated testing contributes to strategic decision-making processes, helping organizations refine their marketing strategies.

  10. Real-world Application: Simulated test marketing likely provides insights into how the findings from simulated tests can be applied to real-world product launches for greater success.

Language English
ISBN-10 073910425X
ISBN-13 9780739104255
No of pages 306
Font Size Medium
Book Publisher Lexington Books
Published Date 28 Dec 2002

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