Question

Managers are trying to decide on which variables to use in segmenting and selecting a target audience for marketing communications about 5-Hour Energy-a potent energy drink. Which of the following variables are classified INCORRECTLY as demographic or psychographic bases of market segmentation? a. Individuals with an active lifestyle - psychographic b. Consumers living on the West Coast with high household incomes - demographic c. Senior citizens (65 years and older) - psychographic d. Long-haul truck drivers and college students - demographic e. All of the answers are correct.

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Senior citizens (65 years and older) - psychographic

Explanation:

This is the sentence that is not correct. Demographic information usually focuses on the external factors of a person. These include age, ethnicity, gender, or location. On the other hand, psychographic information tends to focus on more personal and unique characteristics, such as a person's motivations, beliefs or values. Both of these approaches are useful when approaching the process of segmenting.