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Date last updated: January 18, 2023
SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS •
CONSUMER TRENDS AND INSIGHTS •
BUSINESS WORKSHOP •
EXCHANGE OF THOUGHTS
Understand the economic landscape of the Philippines
Thrive in a world where consumers are becoming more intentional and considerate.
Learn how to create value through consumer-centric approach to business.
How can we ensure we keep things afloat as business owners given the state of our economy?
Is it even the right time to start a business given the state of our economy?
What are the things that you are uncertain about as a woman/man in business this year?
UNPACKING SENTIMENTS
DEFINING THEMES:
Destabilisation, geopolitical tensions, climate crises, and sinking consumer confidence.
BOF & MCKINSEY & CO, “10 THEMES THAT WILL DEFINE 2023.”
High-income vs. Low-income
BOF
DEFINING THEMES:
DRIVEN MOSTLY BY YOUNG CONSUMERS. THIN WALLETS AND EXPENSIVE TASTE. CONVENIENCE BUT SOCIAL CONSCIENCE. CRAVING FOR AUTHENTICITY BUT BOMBARDED WITH MICRO TRENDS.
THE ECONOMIST, “NEXT ERA OF CONSUMERISM.”
IMAGE SOURCE: FORBES, “ARTEFINO"
ZOLETA, “SOCIAL CLASSES IN THE PH.” MANGAHAS, “COUNTING SOCIAL CLASSES.”
TOTAL POPULATION: 113.1M BY 2023
ZOLETA, “SOCIAL CLASSES IN THE PH.” MANGAHAS, “COUNTING SOCIAL CLASSES.”
Through knowing how our SEC is structured, we know about the sample size of our target consumers from the PH population. Remember that in building a business, we will not be able to target the general population. The key is targeting an important niche first and slowly building from there.
• GINI INDEX = 41.58%
• Rise of Middle Classdifferent from 2011
• 40% of the population belongs to the Middle Class
• Earns well for daily essentials, educations, has 1 car, + have the luxury to for discretionary spending
IMAGE SOURCE: MARC, “MIDDLE CLASS IN THE PHILIPPINES.” IMAGE SCREENSHOT TAKEN 20 MARCH, 2022
40% - DAILY LIVING COSTS; 32.3% RESTAURANTS & HOTELS; 25.7% TRANSPORT WHICH LEAVES 2% FOR MISCELLANEOUS SPENDING.
• Big portion of our monthly salary are allotted to discretionary funds “Others” after basic needs “Food”
• Income Inequality
• Unless you offer a commodity, other forms of businesses will have to constantly communicate their offers.
IMAGE SOURCE: MARC, “MIDDLE CLASS IN THE PHILIPPINES.” IMAGE SCREENSHOT TAKEN 20 MARCH, 2022
As long as there is strong income inequality, all the more reasons that consumers spend on hedonic purchases beyond their needs. The only challenge is, how do we buy into their consumption and be a part of their consideration process? UY,
Thrive in a world where consumers are becoming more intentional and considerate.
CREATING BUZZ THROUGH CONSTANT 360 IMC
TRIAL AND EDUCATION
AWARENESS
CONSIDERATION
PERSONAL PRODUCT ENGAGEMENT THROUGH RETAIL AND MERCHANDISING, ACTIVATIONS ETC.
CONVERSION
POINT OF PURCHASE
LOYALTY
ADVOCACY
SUSTAINING THROUGH REPEAT PURCHASE, STORE VISITS, NEW COLLECTIONS, LOYALTY PROGRAMME
WORD OF MOUTH
CREATING BUZZ THROUGH TRENDS* (VIRAL)
OVER-ALL BRANDING (AESTHETICS)
KOLS, REVIEWS, RESEARCH
PERSONAL ALIGNMENT OF VALUES, AESTHETICS, BELIEFS, AND POV
BRAND EQUITY - ARE THEY SCANDALOUS? WHO ARE THE OWNERS? WHAT ARE THEIR VALUE CHAIN PROCESS
AWARENESS
INTEREST
CONSIDERATION
INTENT
EVALUATION CONVERSION
POINT OF PURCHASE ONLINE
LOYALTY
ADVOCACY
REPEAT PURCHASE THROUGH SUBSCRIPTION
WOM BRAND EXPERIENCES WHERE RETAIL BECOMES FORM OF MEDIA.
EVALUATION
LOYALTY
ADVOCACY
CONVERSION
LOYALTY
ADVOCACY
Given that there are multiple steps before point of purchase, what are the actions that you should take as a business owner in order to ensure business stability?
IMAGE SOURCE: INTO THE GLOSS/ JENNA LYONS
IMAGE SOURCE: HANNAH STRAFFORD-TAYLOR/ NET A PORTER
IMAGE SOURCE: THE ROW/ KENDALL JENNER
PURCHASE IS PERSONAL, VALUE ALIGNMENT IS IMPORTANT
Emergence of conscious consumerism. Instant anything comes with environmental and social repercussions.
Transparency, Mindful Acquisitions
TREND WATCHING, “2023 TREND CHECK.”
IMAGE SOURCE: KABOOMPICS
IMAGE SOURCE: KABOOMPICS
Seeking new routes to enlightenment. Relentless pursuit to self transformation.
Self-love, Self-care, Self-empowerment
TREND WATCHING, “2023 TREND CHECK.”
Authenticity will be the cornerstone of the new era of consumerism.
Authentic Actions, Intentionality
TREND WATCHING, “2023 TREND CHECK.”
IMAGE SOURCE: KABOOMPICS
IMAGE SOURCE: KABOOMPICS
More than the SEC, integrate consumers passions, values, point of views, and attitudes.
Broadening scope, the bigger cause
TREND WATCHING, “2023 TREND CHECK.”
Now that you are aware of the recent consumer trends and behaviours, what are you going to do differently moving forward?
Learn how to create value through consumer-centric approach to business.
(Demographic, Psychographics, Geographic, Core Values)
Female, 24-40 years old, Single, Self employed, with Income range and allowance above US$ 1000
Bachelor’s Degree and Continuing Education, Asia and the Pacific,
Authentic, Driven, Passionate, Resourceful, Intentional
Identify 3 ideal customers based on the profile above.The Brand Champion possess all the important values, whereas the other 2 possess one value but you see potential in them.
ex. Millennial Mom — Mompreneur, Working mom, Stay-at home mom
THE FASHION DESIGN MOGUL THE FASHIONABLE RESTAURATEUR
THE GO GETTER ENTREPRENEUR THE CAUSE ADVOCATE
The SHEeo Empowered
The Fashion Mogul - Values creating authentically rooted from intentions.
Intentional
Fashion, Travel, Wellness, Spirituality
Driven
The Goal Getter
EntrepreneurValues walking the talk and taking action
The Cause Advocate - Values the bigger picture. Finding ways to help a bigger community.
Resourceful Passionate
In the Dark - Struggles to find courage, fearful, and needs empowerment to act on SHEeo dreams.
The Fashionable RestaurateurValues her bountiful resources from where her success will be built.
Who do you want to talk to first? How are you going to communicate with them?
AGES 22-40 YEARS OLD, MULTI-PASSIONATE, CONFIDENT, EFFORTLESS, AND DRIVEN
MODERN WOMAN
For the Modern Woman who walks the talk, knows what she wants, and uses her influence and raw innate power from within to get what she wants and where she wants to be.
Ever feel like you’re lost and have no idea what value to give to your community? Take this time to list all the new ideas in your head. And remember to always go back to the drawing board (target market), use your values as your inner compass.
How can we ensure we keep things afloat as business owners given the state of our economy?
- Business Knowledge
- Knowing when to Pivot
- Understanding your Consumers, their attitudes and behaviours
Is it even the right time to start a business given the state of our economy?
- The answer is it’s always the right time to start a business. Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection.
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