M1 Assignment 3: Target Market Assignment

M1 Assignment 3: Target Market Assignment

 

By 1/9/18 8PM PST find an advertisement for a product that is relatively common such as cosmetics, household goods, or appliances, which is being marketed to a global audience. Write a 5-page paper discussing the potential target market segments likely to purchase this product. Justify your response.

Discuss potential ethical issues (positive or negative) that the advertisement conveys. What will a consumer need to consider when deciding to purchase this product?

Scan a copy of the advertisement into your paper or provide a detailed description of the advertisement, including a link to view the advertisement if possible. Remember to cite your sources using the APA format.

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Assignment 3 Grading Criteria

Maximum Points

Defined target segments in global terms.

20

Discussed which specific target markets will likely purchase the product.

30

Analyzed the potential or actual ethical problems of targeting specific groups for a particular product and discuss the consumer’s considerations when deciding to purchase the product.

35

Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references using the APA format. Included a copy of the advertisement or described the advertisement in detail.

15

Total:

100

 

 

Rubric Name: MKT431_M1A3_Grading_Rubric

 

Criteria

Maximum Points

GR1 Defined target segments in global terms.

20 points

GR2 Discussed which specific target markets will likely purchase the product.

30 points

GR3 Analyzed the potential or actual ethical problems of targeting specific groups for a particular product and discuss the consumer’s considerations when deciding to purchase the product.

35 points

GR4 Justified ideas and responses by using appropriate examples and references from texts, Web sites, and other references using the APA format. Included a copy of the advertisement or described the advertisement in detail.

15 points

Overall Score

Total Score 0 or more