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STEP 1: Choose a Product
Select ONE:
Energy drink
Sneakers
Fast-food restaurant
School merchandise (hoodies, hats)
Phone app
Or any product of your liking
Write the product name.
STEP 2: Identify the Target Market
Answer in complete sentences:
Who is the target customer? (age, gender, interests)
Why would this group buy the product?
Where would this group most likely see advertising?STEP 3: Select a Research Method
Pick ONE research method:
Survey
Interview
Focus group
Observation
Explain:
Why is this the best method for this product?
What type of information will it collect?
STEP 4: Create Research Questions
Write the company should ask customers.
Examples:
How often do you purchase this type of product?
What influences your buying decision most?
What price would you be willing to pay?
🔹 STEP 5: Use the Data
Answer:
How would the company use this research to improve advertising?
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STEP 1: Choose a Product
Product name: UrbanStride Sneakers
STEP 2: Identify the Target Market
Who is the target customer? The primary target customers are 16–30-year-old males and females who are style-conscious, active, and engaged with streetwear culture. They are students or young professionals who care about comfort for daily wear and like to follow trends, influencers, and limited-edition drops.
Why would this group buy the product? This group would buy UrbanStride Sneakers for a combination of style, brand image, and everyday comfort. They want shoes that look fashionable for social media and outings, but that are also comfortable for walking, commuting, or casual sports. Limited-edition colorways and collaborations appeal to their desire for uniqueness.
Where would this group most likely see advertising? They would most likely see advertising on social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat), via influencer posts and short video ads, on streaming services and music playlists, in urban out-of-home locations (bus stops, subway stations), and inside retail/app shopping feeds.
STEP 3: Select a Research Method
Selected method: Focus group
Why is this the best method for this product? Footwear choices are driven by emotional, social, and sensory factors (style, fit, perceived status, tactile feel). A focus group lets the company observe reactions to prototypes, watch customers try on shoes, hear language they use to describe style and comfort, and explore trade-offs (price vs. looks vs. comfort). It uncovers motivations, social meanings, and design cues that surveys alone may miss.
What type of information will it collect? The focus group will collect qualitative data: first impressions of design, verbal descriptions of what appeals or turns them off, preferred colors and materials, perceived brand positioning, feedback on sizing and comfort, reactions to proposed ad concepts, and suggestions for collaborations or features. It can also generate ranked preferences and specific quotes useful for ad copy.
STEP 4: Create Research Questions
Questions the company should ask customers:
1. How often do you buy new sneakers and what usually prompts a purchase?
2. Which brands do you currently wear and why do you prefer them?
3. What matters most to you when choosing sneakers: style, comfort, price, durability, brand, or sustainability? Rank these in order.
4. How much would you typically pay for everyday sneakers and for limited-edition/collaboration releases?
5. Describe your ideal sneaker in terms of look, color, materials, and fit.
6. Have you experienced fit or comfort problems with sneakers recently? If so, what were they?
7. Where do you usually discover new sneaker styles (social media, friends, stores, ads, influencers)?
8. Which social platforms and influencers do you trust most for sneaker recommendations?
9. What kind of advertising or imagery would make you more likely to consider a new sneaker? (e.g., lifestyle shots, product close-ups, videos of people wearing them)
10. How important is sustainability or vegan materials in your sneaker purchase decision?
11. Would limited-edition drops or collaborations make you more likely to buy? Which types of collaborations appeal to you?
12. What would make you switch from your current favorite brand to a new brand?
13. Do you prefer to try on sneakers in-store or buy online? What would improve the online experience for you?
14. Are there price promotions, payment options (installments), or guarantees (returns, warranty) that would influence your decision?
STEP 5: Use the Data
How the company would use this research to improve advertising:
- Create targeted messages that emphasize the top decision drivers found in the groups (e.g., “Street-ready style + all-day comfort”) and use language and quotes taken directly from participants for authentic copy.
- Select ad channels based on where participants discover shoes (focus on TikTok and Instagram reels, influencer partnerships, and urban out-of-home placements).
- Design creative assets that match preferred visuals (preferred colors, close-ups of materials, lifestyle scenes participants reacted to) and test versions for best engagement.
- Tailor campaigns for segments: e.g., launch limited-edition drops and influencer teasers for trend-seekers, and comfort/technology-focused ads for practical buyers.
- Set pricing and promotion strategies aligned with stated willingness to pay and preferred purchase occasions (standard vs. drop pricing, payment plans).
- Improve online shopping copy and imagery (detailed fit guidance, videos of shoes on feet) if participants prefer trying on in-store but shop online.
- Use direct feedback about sustainability or features to highlight specific product claims in ads (e.g., recyclable materials) if that mattered to the group.
- Build A/B tests for ad creatives and placements informed by focus-group preferences and iterate quickly with short surveys to validate which messages convert best.
If you want, I can draft a short focus-group script and a 60–90 second ad concept based on the findings above.
Product name: UrbanStride Sneakers
STEP 2: Identify the Target Market
Who is the target customer? The primary target customers are 16–30-year-old males and females who are style-conscious, active, and engaged with streetwear culture. They are students or young professionals who care about comfort for daily wear and like to follow trends, influencers, and limited-edition drops.
Why would this group buy the product? This group would buy UrbanStride Sneakers for a combination of style, brand image, and everyday comfort. They want shoes that look fashionable for social media and outings, but that are also comfortable for walking, commuting, or casual sports. Limited-edition colorways and collaborations appeal to their desire for uniqueness.
Where would this group most likely see advertising? They would most likely see advertising on social platforms (Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat), via influencer posts and short video ads, on streaming services and music playlists, in urban out-of-home locations (bus stops, subway stations), and inside retail/app shopping feeds.
STEP 3: Select a Research Method
Selected method: Focus group
Why is this the best method for this product? Footwear choices are driven by emotional, social, and sensory factors (style, fit, perceived status, tactile feel). A focus group lets the company observe reactions to prototypes, watch customers try on shoes, hear language they use to describe style and comfort, and explore trade-offs (price vs. looks vs. comfort). It uncovers motivations, social meanings, and design cues that surveys alone may miss.
What type of information will it collect? The focus group will collect qualitative data: first impressions of design, verbal descriptions of what appeals or turns them off, preferred colors and materials, perceived brand positioning, feedback on sizing and comfort, reactions to proposed ad concepts, and suggestions for collaborations or features. It can also generate ranked preferences and specific quotes useful for ad copy.
STEP 4: Create Research Questions
Questions the company should ask customers:
1. How often do you buy new sneakers and what usually prompts a purchase?
2. Which brands do you currently wear and why do you prefer them?
3. What matters most to you when choosing sneakers: style, comfort, price, durability, brand, or sustainability? Rank these in order.
4. How much would you typically pay for everyday sneakers and for limited-edition/collaboration releases?
5. Describe your ideal sneaker in terms of look, color, materials, and fit.
6. Have you experienced fit or comfort problems with sneakers recently? If so, what were they?
7. Where do you usually discover new sneaker styles (social media, friends, stores, ads, influencers)?
8. Which social platforms and influencers do you trust most for sneaker recommendations?
9. What kind of advertising or imagery would make you more likely to consider a new sneaker? (e.g., lifestyle shots, product close-ups, videos of people wearing them)
10. How important is sustainability or vegan materials in your sneaker purchase decision?
11. Would limited-edition drops or collaborations make you more likely to buy? Which types of collaborations appeal to you?
12. What would make you switch from your current favorite brand to a new brand?
13. Do you prefer to try on sneakers in-store or buy online? What would improve the online experience for you?
14. Are there price promotions, payment options (installments), or guarantees (returns, warranty) that would influence your decision?
STEP 5: Use the Data
How the company would use this research to improve advertising:
- Create targeted messages that emphasize the top decision drivers found in the groups (e.g., “Street-ready style + all-day comfort”) and use language and quotes taken directly from participants for authentic copy.
- Select ad channels based on where participants discover shoes (focus on TikTok and Instagram reels, influencer partnerships, and urban out-of-home placements).
- Design creative assets that match preferred visuals (preferred colors, close-ups of materials, lifestyle scenes participants reacted to) and test versions for best engagement.
- Tailor campaigns for segments: e.g., launch limited-edition drops and influencer teasers for trend-seekers, and comfort/technology-focused ads for practical buyers.
- Set pricing and promotion strategies aligned with stated willingness to pay and preferred purchase occasions (standard vs. drop pricing, payment plans).
- Improve online shopping copy and imagery (detailed fit guidance, videos of shoes on feet) if participants prefer trying on in-store but shop online.
- Use direct feedback about sustainability or features to highlight specific product claims in ads (e.g., recyclable materials) if that mattered to the group.
- Build A/B tests for ad creatives and placements informed by focus-group preferences and iterate quickly with short surveys to validate which messages convert best.
If you want, I can draft a short focus-group script and a 60–90 second ad concept based on the findings above.
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