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By: Loras College Marketing Research ClassDecember 7th, 2012
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Preview
Introduction
Qualitative Analysis
Quantitative Analysis
Limitations
Recommendations
Conclusion
Questions
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Qualitative AnalysisObjectives and Outcomes
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Focus Groups• Rider and Non-rider group
One-on-One discussions• Eight Students Interviewed
Qualitative Methodology
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To discover how the Jule and Nightrider are utilized by the
Dubuque community
Jule• Blue Collar
Nightrider• College Students• On their way home from downtown
Qualitative: Objective One
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To gain feedback from students who have ridden the Nightrider
Qualitative: Objective Two
Positive• Fast• Clean• Friendly drivers
Negative• Confusing Routes, Times, Locations
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To gather information about the opinions of members from the
target market
Qualitative: Objective Three
Riders• Inexpensive• Expressed a need for more signage
Non-Riders
• Inconvenient• Inconsistent• Concerned about other passengers
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To discover Loras students’ most preferred forms of transportation
Personal car
Walking
Qualitative: Objective Four
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Quantitative AnalysisObjectives and Outcomes
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Questionnaire• 160 respondents
• Under 21: 55%• 21 and Older: 45%
SPSS
Quantitative Methodology
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To determine if students were aware of the Nightrider
Only 5% of respondents are unaware of the Nightrider
95%
5%Brand Awareness
Aware
Unaware
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To measure how Loras Students became aware of the Nightrider
61% through word of mouth
52% through email
24% through Social Media
Drink
Coast
ers
Other
Radio
Ads
Socia
l Med
ia
Hando
uts/F
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s
Post
ers
Emai
l
Wor
d of
Mou
th0
20
40
60
80
100
120
Loras Students’ Awareness Through Media
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To discover the perception of the target audience towards public transportation
Neutral predispositions excluding cost
Spacious Convenience Clean On Time Security Cost0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Loras Student's Perception of Public Transportation
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To understand the perceived level of quality associated with the Nightrider
High quality Lack developed
perception
3%
35%
54%
6%
1%
Loras College Students Perception of Quality
Extremely High
High
Neither
Low
Extremely Low
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To discover the perception of the target audience towards the Nightrider
58% said Nightrider is safe
6% said Nightrider is not safe
Overall, safe to ride
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neither Agree Strongly Agree
0
5
10
15
20
25
Loras Student's Perception on Nightrider Safety
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To discover the perception of the target audience towards the Nightrider
1/3 said the Nightrider is convenient
1/3 said the Nightrider is not convenient
Strongly Disagree
Disagree Neither Agree0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Loras College Student's Perception of Convenience
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To determine the percentage of Loras students who have ridden the Nightrider
20 respondents out of 160 have ridden the Nightrider
13%
88%
Percentage of Loras Students who have used
the Nightrider
Yes
No
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To discover the perception of the target audience towards the Nightrider
Those who actually ride are having a good experience
Strongly Disagree
Neither Agree Strongly Agree 0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Loras Students Nightrider Experience
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To examine differences between students that have ridden the Nightrider and those who
haven’t
Riders have higher perception than non-riders
Punc
tual
ity
Qualit
y
Conve
nien
ce
Safe
tyCos
t
Spac
ious
ness
Clean
lines
s0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
Perceptual Differences of Riders vs. Non-Riders
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To determine which Nightrider line students will most plan on taking
Line 1 most desired line
Very few students plan on riding Line 4
67%
17%
13%
4%
Loops Loras Students Intend on Using
Line 1 (Port of Dubuque)
Line 2 (Mystique Casino)
Line 3 (Wal-Mart)
Line 4 (Asbury Plaza)
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To determine why Loras students would ride the Nightrider
Other Shopping Restaurants Entertainment Bars0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Reasons To Use The Nightrider
Bars are the biggest draw for using the Nightrider
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To determine if age has an affect on whether or not Loras students use the Nightrider
21 and older are utilizing Nightrider
15%
85%
Loras Students Who Have Ridden the Nightrider
Under 21
21 and Over
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To discover why Loras students intend to ride the Nightrider
Other
Shop
ping
Resta
uran
ts
Ente
rtain
men
tBar
s0
10
20
30
40
50
60
Reasons to Use Nightrider by Age Group
Under 21Over 21
Under 21 aged students prefer shopping and restaurants
21 and older prefer bars
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Limitations
Time• Delay of Nightrider
Sample Size• Number of Nightrider users are limited
Questionnaire• Instructions
One on One interviews• Only three, no probing questions
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Conclusions
Confusion
21 and Over
Positive Experience for Riders
Extremely High Awareness
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Recommendations
A Mobile app will clear up confusion about routes
Place Signs at Stops
Focus your attention to Main Street
Utilize social media
Partner with local businesses
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Questions?