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By : Rohit Choubey

MARKETING

MECHANICS

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Problem Statement

  • Addressing customer challenges while using the app/service.
  • Filtering your audience.
  • High competition.
  • Content limitations and digital piracy: The uphill battle for Disney+hotsta.
  • Steep pricing and customer challenges: The struggle for Disney+hotstar customers.
  • Unawareness, tech literacy, and emergencies: The obstacles faced by Tata 1mg customers.

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Objectives

  • The objective of this project is to better understand about targeted audience their requirements, their psychology, their preferences and their digital whereabout.
  • Also to understand more about brand challenges and competitors thereby improvising brand product, services and marketing strategies to expand customer base.

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Approach

  • This project is based on Market survey about the respected brands.
  • Conclusions are based on audience responses thereby reflecting the true customer psychology.
  • Competitive Pricing and content can increase the customer base for Disiney+hotstar
  • Trust, Availability, Awarenesss and good customer service can increase the cuatomer base for tata 1mg

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Product

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

Product Link

https://www.primevideo.com/

https://www.sonyliv.com/

Brand Names

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon

Sony

Business Model

Online video streaming platform

Online video streaming platform

Online video streaming platform

Features

Watch the content on 4 screens in 4K quality; Hotstar Specials and serials before TV; Disney+ originals; Content from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic and major sports channels

Amazon Prime members enjoy unlimited free, fast delivery on eligible items, video streaming, ad-free music, free games and in-game content, exclusive access to deals; Ebooks

Watch original shows and movies

TV channels and reality shows

Live sports

1080p video output

Support for 5 logged in devices

USP

The tech stack runs on BAMTech (the gold standard of white-label streaming); Wide choice of audio mostly in 7 Indian languages

Amazon music, Prime videos and E-commerce all in one Subscription

Live sony channels; video on demand

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Reason to Trust

Owned by an globally renowned brand Walt disney; Paid subscribers base of 61.3 million as of 8th nov 2022; App got 3.6 rating on google play store

Owned by a globally renowned brand Amazon; Paid subscriber base of 28.1 million; 4.1 app rating on Google play store

Owned by a globally renowned brand Sony; Paid subscriber base of 32.7 million; 3.7 app rating on Google play store

How to Find?

Official website; Google play store; Other online app stores

Official website; Google play store; Other online app stores

Official website; Google play store; Other online app stores

Price

299 per month/1499 per year

19 Per month/1499 Per year

299 per month/999 per year

Product

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Target Segment

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

Age

10 to 50

18 to 60

18 to 60

Gender

Any

Any

Any

Location

Urban Areas

Urban Areas

Urban Areas

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Ideal Customer Persona

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

Background

College Students; Office goer; Teenagers; Parents; Sportsperson; Self employeed people

College Students; Office goer; Teenagers; Self employeed people

College Students; Office goer; Retired; Teenagers; Self employeed people

Demographics

M/F; Urban areas; 25000+P.M; Language English, Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada; Genz, Millenial

M/F; Urban areas; 25000+P.M; Genz, Millenial

M/F; Urban areas; 25000+P.M; Genx, Genz, Millenial

Interests

Cricket; Football; Netflixs; Amazon prime; Zee5

Netflixs; Zee5; Movies: Youtube

Daily soap; Zee5: Hotstar

Other relevant traits

Follows Disney, Marvel superheros; Athlets; Book my show; Acting Classes/Channels

Follows Movie stars; Book my Show; Acting Classes/Channels

Follows Movie stars; Book my Show; Acting Classes/Channels

Favorite social networks

Instagram; Youtube; Facebook; Metaverse

Instagram; Youtube; Facebook; Metaverse

Instagram; Youtube; Facebook; Metaverse

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Ideal Customer Persona

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

Least favorite social networks

Quora; Pinterest

Quora; Pinterest

Quora; Pinterest

Buying behavior

Online

Online

Online

Spending power

1500

1500

1500

Decision maker(s)

Themselves; Friends

Themselves; Friends

Themselves; Friends

Challenges / Pain points

Low speed internet connectivity; Pricing; Availibility; Language

Low speed internet connectivity; Pricing; Availibility; Language

Low speed internet connectivity; Pricing; Availibility; Language

Goals / Motivations

Entertainment at convenience; Watch serials before TV broadcast; Quality content in different languages; Affordable pricing

Entertainment at convenience; Quality content in different languages; Affordable pricing

Entertainment at convenience; Quality content in different languages; Affordable pricing; MIssed daily soap episodes

How we (business, product, or service) can help?

By solving above 2 points

By solving above 2 points

By solving above 2 points

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Ideal Customer Persona

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

Purchasing barrier?

Digital piracy; Unawareness; Not tech savvy; Not interested in content; Pricing

Digital piracy; Unawareness; Not tech savvy; Not interested in content; Pricing

Digital piracy; Unawareness; Not tech savvy; Not interested in content; Price

Preferred content type

Videos; Reels; Animated content; Sports; Video games

Videos; Reels; Music; Shopping

Videos; Reels; Music; Daily soaps

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Brand 1: Competitor Research - Disney+ Hotstar

Brand Details

Disney + Hotstar

Amazon Prime

Sony Liv

What are the brand colours?

Blue and White

White

Yellow

What does the primary colour signify?

Coolness and Youthful

Youthful

Happiness

What is the Brand Personality?

Excitement

Excitement

Excitement

The Tone of Voice

Quirky

Quirky

Passionate

The Brand Promise

Making entertainment accessible and delightful to all people through seamless and intuitive technology and an experience that expands interests and enables deeper connections

Customer obsession rather than competitor focus, passion for invention, commitment to operational excellence, and long-term thinking

Provide high-quality, relevant and evocative entertainment

The Brand Value

Believe trust and accountability go hand-in-hand; encourage honesty and open dialogue; respect everyone and every point of view

Secure, reliable and trustworthy

SONY brand through ethical and responsible conduct

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Brand 2 : Competitor Research - Tata 1mg

Product

Tata 1mg

PharmEasy

Netmeds

Product Link

https://www.1mg.com/

https://www.netmeds.com/

Brand Names

TATA

PharmEasy

Reliance

Business Model

Digital consumer healthcare platform

Online pharmacy

Online pharmacy

Features

E-Pharmacy with discount; On time delivery; Labs Tests; Read medicine and health content written by qualified doctors and health professionals

E-Pharmacy with discount; On time delivery; Labs Tests; Read medicine and health content written by qualified doctors and health professionals

E-Pharmacy with discount; On time delivery; Labs Tests;

USP

Online doctor Consultations

Guaranteed delivery to you in 24-48* hrs

High-quality, genuine medicines; A large inventory of medicines/35000+ SKUs

Price

120

120

120

Reason to Trust

Belongs to a reputed TATA group; One of the top 5 E-Pharma companies in india;

Among top 5 E-Pharma companies in india; 4.5 App rating in google play store

Belongs to a reputed Reliance group of companies; one of the top 5 E-Pharma companies in india

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Brand 2 : Competitor Research - Tata 1mg

Product

Tata 1mg

PharmEasy

Netmeds

How to Find?

Online/offline stores 1mg.com

Online/offline stores pharmeasy.com

Online/offline stores netmeds.com

Target Segment

Tata 1mg

PharmEasy

Netmeds

Age

18 - 60

18 - 60

18 - 60

Gender

Any

Any

Any

Location

Pan india

Pan india

Pan india

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Brand 2 : Competitor Research - Tata 1mg

Ideal Customer Persona

Tata 1mg

PharmEasy

Netmeds

Background

College Students; Office goer; Graduate+; Self employeed people; Retired

College Students; Office goer; Graduate+; Self employeed people; Retired

College Students; Office goer; Graduate+; Self employeed people; Retired

Demographics

M/F; Genz; Genx; 20000+P.M; Language agnostic; Pan india

M/F; Genz; Genx; 20000+P.M; Language agnostic; Pan india

M/F; Genz; Genx; 20000+P.M; Language agnostic; Pan india

Interests

Pharmeasy; Apollo pharmacy; Mayoclinic; Ayurveda; Religious TV channels; Health channels on social media

Apollo pharmacy; Mayoclinic; Ayurveda; Religious TV channels; Health channels on social media

Pharmeasy; Apollo pharmacy; Mayoclinic; Ayurveda; Religious TV channels; Health channels on social media

Other relevant traits

Health Insurance; yoga; Meditation; Hospital web search/login;

Health Insurance; yoga; Meditation; Hospital web search/login;

Health Insurance; yoga; Meditation; Hospital web search/login;

Favorite social networks

Youtube; Facebook: Twitter; Instagram: Quora

Youtube; Facebook: Twitter; Instagram: Quora

Youtube; Facebook: Twitter; Instagram: Quora

Least favorite social networks

Pinterest; zili

Pinterest; zili

Pinterest; zili

Buying behavior

Online/offline/COD

Online/offline/COD

Online/offline/COD

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Brand 2 : Competitor Research - Tata 1mg

Ideal Customer Persona

Tata 1mg

PharmEasy

Netmeds

Spending power

1000

1000

1000

Decision maker(s)

Themselves and family

Themselves and family

Themselves and family

Challenges / Pain points

Unavailability of meds; High price; Trusted lab test and medicine; Home delivery

Unavailability of meds; High price; Trusted lab test and medicine; Home delivery

Unavailability of meds; High price; Trusted lab test and medicine; Home delivery

Goals / Motivations

Convenience; Trusted supplier; Discounted price; Regular and timely supply

Convenience; Trusted supplier; Discounted price; Regular and timely supply

Convenience; Trusted supplier; Discounted price; Regular and timely supply

How we (business, product, or service) can help?

By solving above 2 points

By solving above 2 points

By solving above 2 points

Purchasing barrier?

Rural area; Unawareness; local vendors; No internet connectivety; Not tech savvy; Emergency; Trust

Rural area; Unawareness; local vendors; No internet connectivety; Not tech savvy; Emergency; Trust

Rural area; Unawareness; local vendors; No internet connectivety; Not tech savvy; Emergency; Trust

Preferred content type

Videos; News

Videos; News

Videos; News

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Brand 2 : Competitor Research - Tata 1mg

Brand Details

Tata 1mg

PharmEasy

Netmeds

What are the brand colours?

Black, white

Green and White

Green and White

What does the primary colour signify?

Elegant, Pureness

Freshness and Pureness

Freshness and Pureness

What is the Brand Personality?

Sincerity

Sincerity

Sincerity

The Tone of Voice

Authentic

Authentic

Authentic

The Brand Promise

Make healthcare accessible, understandable and affordable for a billion Indians

Focus on Simplifying healthcare & Impacting lives!

Access to a full range of genuine medicine and reliable healthcare products to the consumers

The Brand Value

Trust

Customer First; Trust

Excellence, expertise, experience and trust

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Conclusion and Takeaways

    • Competitor research is must to understand where a brand stands among the peers and what improvement can be made to expand the customer base.
    • Customer persona improves our understanding about our customers which helps us to find our targeted customers more accurately which in turn reduce our cost of marketing and improves our efficiency.
    • Brand analysis gives an insight about brand values and representation and thereby what impact and image a brand creates in audience.
    • This project has improved my ability to research and analyse about brands and their targeted customers and thereby utilise this information to place my marketing strategies.

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Thank You!