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CONSUMER DECISION JOURNEY TOOLKIT


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Alan Mulally, former CEO of Ford, insightfully noted, "The key is having a clear understanding of what the consumer is really wanting and then stepping into that in every way." It is this understanding that paves the way for successful brand navigation of the Consumer Decision Journey—an essential component in Strategic Planning.

Consumer Decision Journey or CDJ, is an iterative journey a buyer embarks upon when considering, purchasing, and using your products or services—an alternative to traditional marketing funnels. To leverage effective Consumer Decision Journey strategies, executives need to fully comprehend and proficiently navigate the four decisive stages: initial consideration, active evaluation, closure through purchase, and post-purchase experience.

The Crucial Nature of Initial Consideration and Active Evaluation

The initial consideration phase sets the stage for the entire Consumer Decision Journey. Here, consumers maintain a few established brands in their minds, which naturally shrink, rather than expand, as the traditional funnel would suggest. Therefore, building your brand prominence and maintaining top-of-mind recall is essential.

In the active evaluation phase, consumers add and subtract brands as they evaluate their options. Contrary to classic marketing theories, consumers are increasingly becoming more open to considering new brands at this phase, making it imperative to shift the focus towards appearing in their consideration set. Innovations in Digital Transformation make it easier for new brands to increase visibility, but it also challenges established brands to actively defend their turf.

Closure Through Purchase: Winning the 'Moment of Truth'

The closure through purchase phase is often referred to as the "moment of truth." It presents an opportunity for companies to boost their market share and force competitors out of the frame. Developments in technological platforms and digital media provide innovative ways to engage with customers and support, advise, and deliver value-adding services during these decisive moments.

Post-Purchase Experience: The Loop of Loyalty and Advocacy

Advancing Through Insight-Driven Strategies

To optimize the Consumer Decision Journey, it's not enough to be present at every stage—brands need strategic insights to create targeted interventions. Employ a combination of traditional research, analytics, and big data to understand consumer behavior and tendencies better. Moreover, harness technologies, such as AI and machine learning, to offer personalized recommendations and solutions during the CDJ, thus heightening customer satisfaction and brand loyalty.

Lasting Principles and Emerging Best Practices

The Consumer Decision Journey frames how consumers connect, transact, and engage with brands. Thorough comprehension and strategic optimization of the CDJ can result in competitive advantage, customer retention, and increased profitability. As Peter Drucker once remarked, "What the consumer buys and considers value is never a product. It's always utility —that is, what a product does for him." Thus, curating optimal consumer utility at every stage of the CDJ will help the modern enterprise stay competitive and relevant in a fast-evolving landscape.

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