Kill_Kapture Case Analysis

You are required to provide a written analysis of one case study - Kill_Kapture. The answers to the case study analysis are to be typed (single line spacing), minimum of 1000 words plus any appendices and a reference list (Chicago referencing). Provide answers to the following:

1) Identify the demographic characteristics of the target market for Kill_Kapture. 

• - Define market segmentation.
• - Define target market.
• - What is/are the bases for segmentation (esp. demographics).
• - Research on who are the target market of Kill_Kapture (support with market segmentation and demographic sector journals).

2) In psychographics segmentation of the target market for the Kill_Kapture brand, how does the concept of self-orientation apply?

• - Define psychographic segmentation, psychographic characteristics (buying behaviour using VALS 2 - actualisers, fulfillers, achievers, experiencers, believers, strivers, makers and strugglers).
• - Research and explain self-orientation (VALS 2)including self-values and self-concept, include relevant journals.
• - How does the concept of self-orientation applies to customers. 

3) What type of targeting strategy is Kill_Kapture using? 

• - What is targeting marketing? Why is it important?
• - Types of marketing strategy (i.e. Mass marketing)
• - What is Kill_Kapture targeting strategy? The justification of their choice? Support with journals.

Marking Guidelines: 

1) 3 questions answered in sufficient depth - minimum of 1000 words, with well informed, logical discussion

2) Understanding of academic theory - analysis of relevant theories with application to the case study

3) Understanding of broader concepts - additional research demonstrated with discussion from a broader perspective which provides support to the analysis. 

4) Academic research - 4 peer reviewed academic journal articles correctly cited and referenced and with relevance to the discussion

5) Quality of writing - clarity in writing, concise, avoiding grammatical and spelling errors

6) Overall report presentation - correct referencing, appropriate appendices and correct formatting. 

Additional resources: 

Kill_Kapture Website: https: //www.killkapture.com 

Australian Survivor Website: https://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/australian-survivor/survivors

Reading: Chapter 6 in Walker et al. (2015) Strategic Marketing 3rd Ed.