Understanding demographic effects on marketing communications in services

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FitzGerald, Maureen, and David Arnott. “Understanding Demographic Effects on Marketing Communications in Services”. International Journal of Service Industry Management, vol. 7, no. 3, 1996, pp. 31-45, https://doi.org/10.1108/09564239610122947.
FitzGerald, M., & Arnott, D. (1996). Understanding demographic effects on marketing communications in services. International Journal of Service Industry Management, 7(3), 31-45. https://doi.org/10.1108/09564239610122947
FitzGerald M, Arnott D. Understanding demographic effects on marketing communications in services. International Journal of Service Industry Management. 1996;7(3):31-45.
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Are demographics still relevant in marketing? This paper investigates the use of demographics as a segmentation variable, noting that research in this area has waned. It explores the links between demographic segments and perceptions of marketing communications, particularly in service sectors like airlines. The study investigates differences between the perceptions and responses of demographic and product usage segments to airline marketing communications, revealing key differences. Changes in gender, age, culture, and usage frequency affect perceptions of advertising, sales promotions, and publicity, impacting purchase behavior. The research concludes that the importance of demographic segmentation is undervalued in services. By demonstrating the impact of demographic changes on marketing communications, this study provides valuable insights for service industries seeking to optimize their marketing strategies.

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The first research to cite this article was titled Contemporary Services Marketing Management: and was published in 1998. The most recent citation comes from a 2022 study titled Contemporary Services Marketing Management: . This article reached its peak citation in 2022 , with 1 citations.It has been cited in 10 different journals. Among related journals, the The Service Industries Journal cited this research the most, with 2 citations. The chart below illustrates the annual citation trends for this article.
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