This marketing plan aims to increase Chrysler Group's sales and market share among African American consumers from 2011-2013. It analyzes demographic and purchasing trends among African Americans and their perceptions of Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep brands. The plan identifies profitable target segments and recommends increasing advertising spending focused on black media to build brand image, awareness, and consideration. It projects the advertising budget needed and anticipates the plan will increase revenue 9-11% annually and profits 25-59% by better addressing this growing market segment.
3. Analysis of the African American
Consumer: Profile and Emerging Trends
Chrysler Brands and African
American Consumers
Marketing Plan
2011-2013
4. Build a stronger brand image
with African Americans
Increase sales
Gain market share
6. African Americans comprise 13.5%
of the U.S population
Estimated Total Population:
39-41 million
Median Age: 30.6
Gender:
52% female
48% male
Martial Status:
Married 37.2%
Single 62.8%
Family Size: 2.66 people
8. 10%
18%
18%
7 million African Americans
54%
21 million African Americans
9. $57.8 B 77.8 B
$
$41.8B $32.9 B
$35.6 B
$49.6B
$38.5 B
$57.9 B
$63 B
$57.4 B
10. In 2008:
African American consumers had a
total earned income of $803 billion
If African Americans were a
separate nation, this amount would
count as the 17th largest economy
in the world
African Americans spent $31.5
billion on cars and trucks
11. Affluent African Americans
Income: $75,000 and above
Considerable amount of disposable income and material
possessions
45% of total purchasing power
Educated and sizeable market segment
High potential for selling luxury brands
15. African Americans are twice as likely to trust
black media than mainstream sources.
Ads are well received when they
convey benefits of a product or
service, and send a positive
message to the black
community.
16. AM/FM Radio
18%
TV
36%
Magazines &
Others
20%
Internet
26%
80% of weekly media time is spent with TV, Radio or Internet
18. Lincoln Nissan Cadillac
9.83% 9.54% 9.44%
Kia Mitsubishi Chrysler
9.36% 9.29% 8.59%
Mercury Dodge Chevrolet
7.83% 7.72% 7.38%
Saturn
7.35%
*Jeep Ranked 22nd
19. 1 in 4 Affluent
African Americans
plan to buy a car
over the next 12
months
Meaningful
Many distinct
similarities and
segments
differences
One size doesnt
fit all
Desire vehicles
Trend Setters that express
individuality and
success
Motivated by
quality and
selection
20. Stretched Black Black is Better
Sick and Stressed Straddlers 11%
8% 7%
Black Onliners
New 7%
Middle
Class
5% Boomer Blacks
6%
Family Struggles
Digital Networkers
10%
7%
Broadcast Blacks
Faith Fulfills 17% Connected Black
10% Teens
12%
21. Black consumers trust
Heterogeneous market
black media
Highly concentrated in
Family and friends are
the Southeast and in
opinion leaders
urban areas
Younger and spend Women influence all
more major purchases
Very Brand Conscious!
23. Overall Perceptions of Chrysler Brand
Somewhat aware of the Brand
Frequent discounts/deals
Borderline prestigious
Not fuel efficient
Not exhilarating
24. Familiarity
Somewhat
47%
Overall
Opinion of
Product
Good
36%
Purchase
African American Intent
Perception Probably
Not
37%
25. Overall Perception of Dodge/Ram Brand
High brand awareness
Rugged/Tough
Somewhat dependable
Reasonably priced
Not fuel efficient
26. Familiarity
Somewhat
familiar
42%
Overall Opinion of
Product
Fair
42%
Purchase
African American Intent
Perception Probably
not
34%
27. Overall Perception of Jeep Brand
Somewhat aware of the brand
Rugged/Tough
Exhilarating
Not fuel efficient
Not prestigious
28. Familiarity
Somewhat
familiar
41%
Overall Opinion of
Product
Good
58%
Purchase
African American Intent
Perception Definitely
not
48%
30. Strengths
Dealers in key cities/states
Weaknesses
Limited product appeal
Limited product portfolio
Limited ads that cater to African Americans
Opportunities
Significant buying power and market size
Median age of 30.6 is younger than that of the U.S. population (36.9)
Heavy media consumption offers many advertising opportunities
Urban population allows concentrated targeting
Threats
Declining optimism towards economic recovery
Certain segments have less income
31. African Americans Consumers
Prefer Chrysler
over Dodge and
Jeep brands
Low levels of
consideration to
purchase Chrysler
Groups brands in
relation to
competitors
33. Chrysler Group
Communicate
desired brand Create emotional
attributes to involvement
African American
consumers
Create brand Identify and
awareness at eliminate brand
young age bottlenecks
Align brand
attributes to African
American market
segments
34. Stretched Black Black is Better
Sick and Stressed Straddlers 11%
8% 7%
Black Onliners
New 7%
Middle
Class
5% Boomer Blacks
6%
Family Struggles
Digital Networkers
10%
7%
Broadcast Blacks
Faith Fulfills 17% Connected Black
10% Teens
12%
35. Profitable Target Segments
New Middle Boomer Stressed Black Black is
Faith Fulfills
Class Blacks Straddlers Better
Increased Sales and Revenue
36. New Middle Class Doing It Big!
Smallest Segment 5%
67% between 25-44 mostly female
82% household income at least 50K and 1/4 over 100k
Highest educated
Heavy internet, referrals from friends, magazines, TV etc...
Not a fan of "slang"
Grand Cherokee Dodge Charger Dodge Challenger Town and Country Chrysler 300 Dodge Viper
Price: $26,010 Price:$31,385 Price: $32,238 Price:$35,252 Price: $36,063 Price: $90,630
37. Promotion
WSJ, NY Times, Black Enterprise, Business Week, News
Week
Commercials that show successful confident black
individuals and families
New HBCUs
Middle Supporting alumni events
Class Excellent customer service, will assist in promoting referrals
Placement
Dealerships
Internet shoppers
38. Faith Fulfills Blessed and Highly Favored!
Tied for 4th largest - 10%
83% are 35 years and up and mostly female
71% income is 50K to 100k
Faith focal point of life
Media consumption is religious radio/TV
Dodge Journey Jeep Liberty Grand Cherokee Chrysler Sebring Dodge Charger Chrysler 300
Price: $25,295 Price: $25,750 Price:$26,010 Price: $28,620 Price:$31,385 Price:$36,063
39. Promotion
Major church conferences and mega ministries
Religious networks
Faith BET, TBN, TCT Ex: Sundays Best
Fulfills
Religious radio stations
Placement
Dealerships with a high percentage of black salesmen
40. Boomer Blacks Living my life like its golden!
7th largest segment - 6%
75% over 44 years (mean age: 52) and mostly female
40% household income between 50K-100k
Prefer black advertising and ads that reflect black culture
90% are online
Chrysler PT Cruiser Jeep Liberty Grand Cherokee Chrysler Sebring Chrysler 300 All Ram Trucks
Price: $18,275 Price: $25,750 Price:$26,010 Price: $28,620 Price: $36,063 Price:$38,930
41. Promotion
TV commercials and ads should link product to black heritage and
culture
Promotions should emphasize commercials with black employees
Boomer saying I built this car and This is my family car
Blacks Link product to black service men and women
Military commercial When you were there, we were there with you
Served the Country with Distinction
Placement
Dealerships with a high percentage of black salesmen
Internet shoppers
42. Vehicles with
better fuel
efficiency
Luxury Smaller and
sedans and mid-size
SUVs vehicles
Classy and
cute
Price points
Vehicles that between 12K-
are powerful 15K and
above 50K
44. Contest
Interactive Websites
Promotion with Black Athletes
45. Population in South and Northeast
28.0 M
Population 18 years old and above
18.9 M
Population 18 years old and above that will
purchase a new vehicle in the next 12
3.8 M months (1 in 5)
46. 2011 2012 2013
Chrysler
106,296 111,610 122,771
Dodge
182,221 191,332 210,465
Jeep
37,963 39,861 43,847
Total Potential Units
326,479 342,803 377,084
47. $590
$100 Advertising cost
per vehicle to
find a new
Advertising cost per customer
vehicle to market to
existing customer
48. 2011 2012 2013
Potential Units Sold
326,479 342,803 377,084
Proposed Ad
Expenditure per Unit
590 590 590
Proposed Advertising
Expense
$ 192,622,841 $202,253,983 $222,479,382
49. $ 192.6 Million Total Budget
AM/FM Radio $34.7 Million
18%
$69.3 Million
TV
36%
$38.5 Million Magazines
& Others
20%
Internet
26%
$50.1 Million
50. $202.3 Million- Total Budget
$ 36.4 Million
$ 72.8 Million
AM/FM Radio
TV
18%
$40.4Million 36%
Magazines &
Others
20%
Internet
26%
$ 52.7 Million
51. $222.5 Million-Total Budget
$ 40.1 Million
AM/FM Radio $ 80.1 Million
TV
18%
36%
Magazines &
Others
20%
$44.5 Million
Internet
26%
$ 57.8 Million
52. 2011 2012 2013
In Millions
Current Est. Expense
$462.0 $456.0 $468.0
Proposed Expense for
African Americans
192.6 $202.3 $222.5
Additional Marketing
Expense 195.4 266.7 309.5
Total
$850.0 $925.0 $1,000.0