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How do you target a luxury consumer?

Sadia Corey VP, Client Development 21/09/2023

Targeting luxury consumers requires a strategic approach that considers their distinct preferences and behaviors. To effectively target this discerning audience, organizations need thorough market research. This helps them understand psychographics, individual personas, market segments, influencers, how to leverage exclusivity and personalization, brand identities and digital platform preferences.

Why is it important to understand luxury consumers?

Luxury consumers seek exclusive experiences, exceptional quality, and a sense of status. Understanding luxury consumer behaviour helps tailor marketing efforts to their values, aspirations, and desires. Developing a detailed luxury consumer persona provides insights into the high-net worth audience. This includes:

  1. Demographic information
  2. Lifestyle choices
  3. Interests
  4. Motivations

Thorough market research, using quantitative (surveys, data analysis) and qualitative (focus groups, interviews) methods, uncovers insights into purchasing behavior, brand preferences, and luxury consumption patterns. Segmenting the luxury consumer market based on factors like age, gender, location, and interests allows organizations to tailor communication. This information enables marketing professionals to develop targeted marketing strategies.

What methods are used to target luxury consumers?

There are several strategies for targeting luxury consumers to enhance perceived value, including:

  • Creating a sense of exclusivity and personalization, e.g., limited editions, personalized services, VIP access
  • Building a strong brand identity through brand story, unique positioning, and consistent visual identity
  • Offering exceptional service, e.g., personal shopping, customisation, concierge, loyalty programs and seamless omni-channel experience
  • Collaborating with relevant influencers who have a strong following within the luxury consumer segment to gain credibility.

Market research can aid this by continuously monitoring consumer preferences, market trends, and competitor activities.

Summary: the role of market research in targeting luxury consumers

Luxury consumer preferences evolve over time so it’s important to understand their motivations and craft targeted, upscale and exclusive experiences that resonate with their desires for premium quality, status and service. Market research can support this by providing the insights needed to monitor and adapt marketing strategies. This enables organizations to effectively meet the aspirations of luxury consumers and build strong relationships with them.

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