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1. Go to Apple's website (www.apple.com) and check the page on iPods. What personality traits is Apple targeting?
2. What lifestyles is Apple targeting?
3. Assume that you are the product manager for Nokia's MP3 player. How would you attempt to win consumers away from iPod?

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It's apparent by the Apple homepage that its targeting those personality traits that enjoys listening to music. Additionally, the iPod page displays numerous versions of the iPod that include the nano, shuffle, and touch. In saying this I feel that their also targeting people who are always on the go based on the different sizes of it. For example, I use the Apple iPod nano when I'm working out because of the size and weight of it....

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1. Go to Apple's website (www.apple.com) and check the page for iPods. What personality traits is Apple targeting?

It's apparent by the Apple homepage that its targeting those personality traits that enjoys listening to music. Additionally, the iPod page displays numerous versions of the iPod that include the nano, shuffle, and touch. In saying this I feel that their also targeting people who are always on the go based on the different sizes of it. For example, I use the Apple iPod nano when I'm working out because of the size and weight of it. This version also comes with an armband made by iPod that allows one to strap it to their arm so it's out of the way. According to Nair (2009), the iPod consumer personality might be one that is associated with trendy, attractive, passion, and innovation that views themselves as individualistic and a social climber. We often see these personality traits in the younger generation that includes, but isn't limited to, middle school through college students who seek innovative ways to gain access to music. The Apple marketing and advertising department has done an excellent job by using social media outlets to target those with these personality traits listed above. Additionally, the bright ...

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