Positioning of the Biotherm brand in the selective skin care market in Finland
Hakala, Petra (2009)
Hakala, Petra
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2009

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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200909154528
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-200909154528
Abstract
The aim of this study was to reveal the positioning of the Biotherm brand in the selective skin care market in Finland. The research methodology was developed to identify and explore customers’ behaviour, attitudes, motivations and processes related to the brand and the skin care market. The brand was disassembled and the relationship of the constituent parts worked out. The focus group conducted can be regarded as the first exploratory step in viewing the options around the issue and revealing the factors that are considered as influential. However, the research findings presented in this study cannot be regarded accurate enough to be suitable to base any strategic decisions upon. The value of the study lies in discovering what is going on rather than if anything should be done. The results of the study indicate that Biotherm should strive towards effectiveness, greater originality and a more modern image. The brand should communicate its technology-based skin care solutions in a modern way to assert its knowledge in the field of anti-aging to attract its target market. Although the brand is easily differentiated from the mass market brands, Biotherm should enhance its frame of reference to attract also the most demanding target market. By offering both functional and emotional benefits based on the values and goals of the target market, the brand is able to position itself as being part of the highly lucrative trend towards naturalness, good nutrition and healthy lifestyles.