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The concept of mass-market is one we are familiar with as entrepreneurs<\/a> but many are ignorant of its advantages, so, they seldom practice it. Many practice it but do not know the right term for it. This post is going to be enlightening, trust me!<\/p> If I said economies of large scale production, you will nod to the understanding of its concepts, right? Well, they are similar. In fact, we can say they are the same, however, no two concepts are exactly alike.<\/p> Let us begin our discussion on the mass market, its importance, examples, characteristics, and the products that can be mass-produced. The advantages and disadvantages will not be forgotten either.<\/p> The term mass market refers to a market where goods are produced in large quantities for many end-users.<\/p> Furthermore, they are perceived as a group of people who specialize in common household products that many customers need. They have a large variety of people with needs.<\/p> Businessdictionary<\/a> defines it as an unsegmented market in which products with mass appeal like aspirin, orange juice are offered to every customer through mass retail or independent stores and promoted through mass media.<\/p> It is different from the niche<\/a> market, more like the opposite. How? We will tell you. The niche market focuses on a particular market segment and makes products specific to them. but the mass market focuses on customers with no identifiable preference and different backgrounds in a large market segment.<\/p> In other words, it uses mass distribution and mass media to reach the widest audience possible. The aim is to reach the highest number of customers.<\/p> Businesses have traditionally served fairly small geographic markets throughout history. The size of a company’s target markets was typically limited to the range of the entrepreneur’s personal mode of transportation.<\/p> Advances in transportation, such as trains and vehicles, opened the door to mass merchandiser distribution in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In the 1920s, radio transmissions enabled businesses to deliver promotional messages to huge, undifferentiated audiences at the same time, giving birth to the mass market concept and the first mass marketing strategies.<\/p> Do you need a Business Plan? Check our Business Plan Archives<\/a><\/p> Before we go into the characteristics of a mass market, it is important we note that in a mass-market there are many producers. Because the customers who need the products are much, only one producer cannot manufacture all the market needs. For instance, only Unilever cannot produce all the toiletries a country like the US will use in a year.<\/p> Having established this, the key features are;<\/p> We all know that the reason for being in the market is to make sales. Then, your ability to get customers makes you successful.<\/p> In the same vein, the mass market is important because it exposes you to more customers and an unsegmented market. The king in this market becomes those with great promotions, low-operation costs, and very importantly, great brands.<\/p> Why this concept is important is because it gives every producer a fair playing ground for improvements and endless opportunities. The customer’s taste is not even specific.<\/p> So, any brand that can distinguish its product at a lesser price is already ruling. There is room for innovation and healthy competition.<\/p> Here, the marketing is to everyone and they focus on selling daily essential products at a low price in order to get the highest number of sales and then get brand exposure.<\/p> The main advantage<\/a> of this marketing technique is the sales of essential commodities, at a low price, using mass production, and then it gains the company enough brand exposure.<\/p> Another is that it exposes brands to cost-efficient marketing because of the goods in general, so the advert is not streamlined<\/a> to only one demography or market segment<\/a>. The advert reaches numerous customers with a single message and one push.<\/p> Also, their production cost is reduced and maybe even be cheaper than those producing or target markets because of mass production and low advert cost. For instance, a bulk purchase may even warrant discounts.<\/p> Furthermore, brand awareness is created.<\/p> The saying that everything has a disadvantage is particularly true as we will see with this.<\/p> Many customers are getting tired of the one product fit for all that mass-market pushes. They seek to have products specific to their need.<\/p> Also, the general mode of advertisement is causing resentment for some products. Culture and location have an impact on the way an advert is received. A mass marketing campaign may be successful in one region while failing to make an impression on consumers in another.<\/p> Because of these, the efforts to generate high volume may lead to lower returns.<\/p> Another disadvantage is that it takes the power of monopoly into the hands of large companies. Smaller companies who are into niche marketing will have to spend more to be noticed.<\/p> Read Also: Lead Generation: Definition, Process, Tools, and Strategies (Simplified )<\/a><\/p> There are quite a number of techniques<\/a> mass marketers use to appeal to a larger audience. We will list just a few.<\/p>What Is Mass Market in Business?<\/span><\/h2>
The Evolution of Mass Marketing<\/h2>
What Are the Characteristics Of a Mass Market?<\/span><\/h2>
Why is Mass Market Important<\/span><\/h2>
Mass Market Advantage & Disadvantages<\/span><\/h2>
Advantages<\/span><\/h3>
Disadvantages<\/span><\/h3>
Mass Marketing Techniques<\/span><\/h2>