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Consumer Behavior & Persona Strategy

WHAT DRIVES
LOYALTY.

Audience Research • Consumer Insights • Customer Journey Mapping

Audience Strategy
Client
Client name and proprietary business information withheld for confidentiality.

Executive Summary

01 — Challenge

01

SERVICES ATTRACT CUSTOMERS. TRUST KEEPS THEM.

What actually drives loyalty in a crowded pet-care category?

02 — Insight

02

PEOPLE AREN'T PAYING FOR PET CARE. THEY'RE PAYING FOR PEACE OF MIND.

Trust consistently outweighed convenience and price.

03 — Solution

03

TURN CUSTOMER FEEDBACK INTO ACTIONABLE INSIGHT.

Review analysis uncovered the emotional drivers behind retention and repeat business.

06 — Personas

Owner hugging her dog at home

Persona 01

01

The Dedicated Dog Parent.

TrustSafetyReliability

Treats their dog like family and chooses care providers they can fully rely on.

Owner gently holding a small breed dog

Persona 02

02

The Small-Breed Specialist.

ExpertiseSpecialized CareConfidence

Prioritizes attentive handling and providers who understand small dogs.

Owner running outdoors with an active dog

Persona 03

03

The Active Dog Enthusiast.

TrainingEnrichmentCommunity

Seeks enrichment, training, and shared outdoor experiences with their dog.

Final Thought

TRUST WASN'T THE DIFFERENCE.
IT WAS THE PRODUCT.
Suffolk SEED consulting team

COLLABORATIVE CONTEXT

Collaborative consulting project completed through Suffolk University's SEED Marketing Clinic.

Role: Audience Research, Persona Development & Customer Journey Mapping.

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