Development of empirically based customer-derived positioning taxonomy for consumer electronics sector in the Indian emerging market

Natasha Saqib and Mir Shahid Satar

International Journal of Emerging Markets, 2021, vol. 18, issue 10, 3868-3892

Abstract: Purpose - An Indian emerging market positioning taxonomy has been developed in response to the literature review's findings that existing positioning typologies/taxonomies are based on managerial perspectives rather than consumer/customer perceptions and are only developed for advanced countries. Design/methodology/approach - This study employs a three-step process for developing and validating a scale in order to conduct its research. In the first phase, items are generated and selected based on a literature review, focus groups and expert opinion. Exploratory factor analysis is used to fine-tune the scale in the second phase. Phase 3 uses CFA to establish convergent, discriminant and nomological validity through the use of CFA. Findings - A consumer-based taxonomy of positioning strategies were developed as a result of the research. Six distinct positioning strategies emerged that was named (1) Value for Money, (2) Functional (3) Premiumisation, (4) Promotional Campaign, (5) Brand Name (6) Visual Aesthetics. Research limitations/implications - Developing and validating measurement scales will be made easier with the help of this paper. Target populations, industry and geography selection and a cross-sectional time horizon are just a few of the study's drawbacks. Practical implications - The study's practical implications include six factors/strategies that managers, advertising executives and marketing experts of consumer electronics companies in the Indian emerging market could use to position their products, resulting in the overall success of their organisations. Originality/value - This study adds to the marketing literature by providing a solid theoretical foundation and a validated instrument for operationalising positioning strategies.

Keywords: Brand; Positioning; Product and scale development and validation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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DOI: 10.1108/IJOEM-12-2020-1568

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