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Minor Project 1: Competitor Analysis and Customer Persona

Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

Pooja KM

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List of Tasks

  1. Identify the relevant social media channels for each brand

  • Conduct detailed research on two competitors for each brand

  • Create personas of the ideal customer for each brand

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Brand information - Lenskart

Official Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

YouTube

Facebook

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Competitor Research - Lenskart

Product

Lenskart

Competitor 1

Titan Eyeplus

Competitor 2

GKB Opticals

Product Offerings

eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses

eyeglasses and sunglasses

eyeglasses, sunglasses, and contact lenses

Business Model

Omnichannel: E-commerce + Offline stores

both online and offline channels, including exclusive retail stores and e-commerce platforms

both online and offline presence

Target Customers (age, gender, location)

Age 18–45, fashion‑conscious, value & IT people

Premium buyers, age 25–60, quality & service-focused

Mid‑range consumers, age 20–50.

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Competitor Research - Lenskart

Product

Lenskart

Competitor 1

Titan Eyeplus

Competitor 2

GKB Opticals

USP

affordable pricing, a wide variety of trendy eyewear, and innovative technology like the virtual try-on feature

trendy and contemporary eyewear, premium quality

high-quality lenses, including digital lenses manufactured with German technology for 100% accuracy

Price

₹699 – ₹10,000+

₹1,000 – ₹12,000+

₹800 – ₹8,000

How does this brand build trust?

AI‑fit tech, free eye‑tests, good service reviews, large offline network

Tata-backed legacy, clinical standards

Prioritizing customer satisfaction, offering a wide range of affordable and quality eyewear, and maintaining a strong commitment to ethical conduct and transparency.

Selling Channels

Website, app, own stores

Tata Eye Plus outlets

GKB retail outlets

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Ideal customer Persona for Lenskart

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Riya Malhotra

Demographics

Age: 27 years

Location: Bangalore

Family Status: Single

Education: Bachelors in Design

Interests

Pain Points

Goals

Buying Behavior

Fashion-conscious, tech-savvy�Prefers products with both style & function�Active on Instagram

Want to explore multiple options to take a decision.�

Wants affordable yet trendy glasses under ₹2000�Seeks durability and comfort for daily wear�Interested in brands that offer virtual try-on

Likely to buy online but visits store if confuse

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Brand information - Zoom

Official Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

YouTube

Facebook

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Competitor Research - Zoom

Product

Zoom

Competitor 1

Microsoft Teams

Competitor 2

Google Meet

Product Offerings

Video conferencing, webinars, chat, virtual events.

video conferencing, but also including features like webinars, phone systems, and team chat.

Video meetings, live captions, lightweight chat.

Business Model

Free Tier, Paid Subscriptions, (Basic/Pro/Business/Enterprise), freemium

As part of Microsoft 365 suite, SaaS.

Included in Google Workspace plans, pay per user.

Target Customers (age, gender, location)

Age 18–60+, remote teams, educators & enterprises.

Enterprises, M365 users, internal teams.

Workspace users, SMBs, educators.

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Competitor Research - Zoom

Product

Zoom

Competitor 1

Microsoft Teams

Competitor 2

Google Meet

USP

simple, reliable, and user-friendly video conferencing platform.

Deep MS 365 integration, persistent chat, enterprise security

Simple browser-first experience, live captions, easy scheduling

Price

Free, while paid plans range from around ₹1376 per month and Pro to ₹1999.

free plan, paid plans typically starts around ₹ 115.00 per user per month.

free to ₹ 3000 per user, per month

How does this brand build trust?

prioritizing a seamless and secure user experience, offering transparent communication about its security measures, and consistently delivering a reliable platform

prioritizing security, compliance, and transparency.

prioritizing security features, providing consistent and reliable performance

Selling Channels

Website, app marketplaces, third‑party integrations

Microsoft 365 subscriptions, direct Microsoft sales

Google Workspace accounts, web

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Ideal customer Persona for Zoom

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Rahul Sharma

Demographics

Age: 35 years

Location: Mumbai

Family Status: Married

Education: MBA in HR

Interests

Pain Points

Goals

Buying Behavior

Manages remote teams�

Tech-savvy, organized, and values clarity in communication as per the Linkedin profile update

Needs a reliable, lag-free platform�

Ensure smooth internal communication�

Run seamless training

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Brand information - Whole Truth Food

Official Website

Instagram

LinkedIn

YouTube

Facebook

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Product

The Whole Truth

Competitor 1

Yoga Bar

Competitor 2

Oziva

Product Offerings

Protein bars, nut butter, chocolates, muesli

Protein bars, oats, cereals

Plant-based protein powders, snacks

Business Model

D2C online, content‑first education, Quick‑commerce

D2C & Q-commerce, acquired by ITC

D2C + B2B supplements

Target Customers (age, gender, location)

Urban 18–45 fitness/health-conscious

Urban professionals, gym-goers

Wellness-focused, plant-based users

Whole Truth Food

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Competitor Research - Whole Truth Food

Product

The whole Truth

Competitor 1�Yoga Bar

Competitor 2�Oziva

USP

Clean-label transparency, every ingredient shown up-front; appeals to health-conscious who value brand honesty which justifies premium pricing over Yoga bar.

Clean nutrition & broad portfolio; recent ITC acquisition gives mainstream retail boost

Science-backed plant-based supplements targeting fitness-first users and gym-goers

Price

₹80–250 per bar

₹50–200

₹500–1,200 per kg powder

How does this brand build trust?

Founder's-led, lab transparency, content community

ITC backing, clean ingredient claim

Health & wellness endorsements

Selling Channels

Website, Quick commerce (Blinkit/Zepto), Amazon, Instagram

Q-commerce, e-commerce, retail

E-commerce site and marketplaces

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Ideal customer Persona for Whole Truth Food

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Can’t trust labels on most supermarket items�

Looks for protein-rich snacks with no chemicals or sugar�

Avoids processed food entirely

Stay fit and energized

Seeks protein bars with sugar�

Promote conscious brands through her content

Buys during Big Billion Days�

Loyal to transparent brands like Amway and other Nutritional foods

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Mimansha Vikram

Demographics

Age: 34 Years

Location: Bengaluru

Family Status: Married

Education: Certified Nutritionist

Interests

Pain Points

Goals

Buying Behavior

Promotes clean eating & mindful living�

Buys mostly organic and label-verified products�

Reads ingredients carefully

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Notes

  • You can use the blank slide provided to jot down your analysis or research notes.