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Ken Beller (Author), Steve Weiss (Author), Louis Patler (Author)
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May 1, 2005
Values are top-of-mind in business these days and have become especially important in today’s challenging marketing environment. But do you actually understand values—what they are, where they come from, and why they matter? After reading this book, you will.

Because we are entering an era characterized by the most generationally and ethnically diverse consumer groups in American history, it’s never been more important for you to understand what values influence today’s segmented populations and how you can best position your products and services to influence these distinct groups.

Market research over the last few decades has emphasized behavioral-based demographic profiles like Baby Boomers, Generation X, and the Millennials. But The Consistent Consumer says values are much stronger indicators of future consumer buying behavior. The authors will introduce you to five proprietary “Value Populations” that are united not by behaviors, but by their shared history and culture—conditions that set lasting values and, ultimately, the purchasing behaviors for each of these groups. Quite simply, The Consistent Consumer will tell you how to make your business more profitable. You’ll not only find out how organizations like California Closets and the National Basketball Association have used these values-based profiles to increase their marketing impact, but also how you can apply this same system to increase the power of your own marketing efforts and to enhance your bottom line. With The Consistent Consumer as your guide, you’ll understand how to: •Create innovative products and services. •Align your products with consumer values . •Develop strong selling relationships with high-potential customers. •Assess the risk-reward ratio for entering new markets. •Evaluate emerging trends as lucrative marketing opportunities. •And influence customer buying decisions for immediate and lasting profit.


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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Kaplan Publishing; illustrated edition edition (May 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1419502735
  • ISBN-13: 978-1419502736
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.7 x 1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,042,163 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Forget generations, think Value Populations!, September 5, 2006
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Under the innovative premise that population groups can be better represented by their shared values rather then the traditional view of generations, The Consistent Consumer provides tremendous insight into the value creation events behind each of its defined five "Value Populations", along with valuable examples demonstrating practical approaches to successfully convert this knowledge into true business intelligence. The Consistent Consumer is an excellent resource for anyone looking to better understand and market to specific target population groups. Highly recommended!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thinking about clients in a new way., October 18, 2006
This review is from: The Consistent Consumer: Predicting Future Behavior through Lasting Values (Hardcover)
I found this book to be quite useful. It has changed the way that I think about our clients, and how they make buying decisions. As a techie, it is often difficult for me to step outside my worldview and see these decisions from another point of view. This book motivated me to do so, and to consider the impact of clients' values on the decision-making process; it's been a worthwhile exercise.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Anyone who sells anything to consumers can benefit from this book, August 20, 2006
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The Consistent Consumer posits that consumers decide what to purchase according to their own internal value systems. The authors define five "value populations" that have shared histories and values which guide their purchasing decisions. This information can help readers of the book to tailor marketing plans, and future products, to meet the needs of the different value populations. We all want to better understand, and have better relationships with, our customers. The Consistent Consumer is a useful manual to push us in that direction. It's based on a revolutionary premise, well-written and well-executed. I highly recommend that you check it out!
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