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Niche marketing is a targeted marketing plan that focuses on one particular section of the
market that has high potential to connect with a product or service. Instead of casting a wide
net in mass-media and large-event marketing, niche marketing zeroes in on strategically
selected venues and media platforms that have high concentrations of these targeted
consumers.
Strategies of Niche Marketing
Harley Davidson
Importance of marketing strategy
various offerings and plans to enter the electric motorcycle segment. I have also looked at
the company’s recent financial figures. It’s also important for investors to take a look at an
automaker’s marketing strategy to understand how the company differentiates its strategy
to market its offerings.
Customization
Allowing Harley customers to modify or customize their motorcycle is one of the rare
features that the company offers. Only a few major automakers allow customization of
vehicles to this extent, be it four wheelers or two wheelers. Such customization from Harley-
Davidson includes a choice of colors, wheels, seats, racks and backrests, windshields,
exhausts, and intakes.
Customers can also choose to enroll in the Harley-Davidson Jumpstart program, where they
can experience riding a real Harley-Davidson motorcycle at a specially designed, stationary
support stand.
Targeting a variety of customers
According to the company, its core customers are defined as men over the age of 35. To
enhance the experience of riding a Harley motorcycle, the company offers a variety of gears
and apparel to its customers. In addition, the company is also making efforts to connect
with outreach customers including young adults and women. For this reason, the company
also markets Harley-Davidson branded gear and apparel specifically designed for women
through its website.