Beginning of Essay
The criteria used to develop the market segment for R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co.’s new brand of cigarette called “Dakota” is mainly that of demographics, and psyhcographics. The target market in this case appears to be poorly educated, virile white ....

Middle of Essay
.... than high school. This matches most of the criteria for demographic segmentation. Psychographic segmentation consists of identifying certain lifestyles based on the consumer’s values, activities, interests, opinions, and demographics. This article conveys that these women are Strivers, which means they are unsure of self and need approval from others. This group also seems to be search of some type of relief from their current lives (relief seekers). All of this data provides an idea of this groups values as well its activities and interests. Which makes this targeted group so vulnerable to tobacco companies marketing efforts. This marke ....