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The Importance Of Surveys In Marketing

by: cleopascal on Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2011 Time: 10:48 AM

The marketing world is a cutthroat place. Leaders in particular categories can easily be pushed aside and left behind by the arrival of newer and better products. It doesn’t matter if you’re in the food industry, own a clothing boutique, run a drug store, manufacture electronics or make sports equipment; you have to constantly innovate and improve your products if you want your business to grow and prosper.

The most important principle that companies have to remember is that the consumer is always king. The products that people flock to are never permanent; what’s at the number one spot now can be easily forgotten next season. It’s crucial that companies, especially large ones, don’t lose touch of this fact. They have to court the people’s interests in order to keep their attention on the business they provide.

One excellent way that companies are trying to do in order to stay ahead of the curve is to use surveys and focus groups to reach out to the buyers. The cost of conducting such marketing operations is easily offset by the increased revenue that new customers will bring. Improved products lead to increased sales which directly translate to larger profits. Think of it as an investment for the future.

survey data collection will allow companies to identify the weak points in their merchandise. Designers are often too close to a product to really see its flaws; listening to those who use it every day can give manufacturers new insight into how they can improve things. Do people think that your juice drinks are too sweet? That’s easily fixed. Customers hate the phone’s lack of camera? Make sure to include one in the next model.

If you aren’t the market leader in your particular niche, good survey data analysis will tell you what it is exactly about your competitors that people love so much. Once you know the secret, you can either emulate or improve upon their style. If you’re already the top dog in a specific sector, the information can be used to keep you from losing your spot.

survey data collection will allow you to really get to know your target market. Finding out what their likes, interests and needs are will help you design future products in such a way that they’ll find the item completely irresistible.


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