Decoding Consumer Purchase Behaviour: An Empirical Study of Marketing Strategies in the Smartphone Market

The rapid growth of the electronic devices market, particularly smartphones, has intensified competition among brands and increased the importance of effective marketing strategies in influencing consumer behaviour. This study examines the impact of marketing strategies on consumer purchasing behaviour toward smartphones, with special reference to product features, pricing, promotional activities, and brand image. The research adopts a quantitative and empirical approach, using primary data collected from 500 smartphone users through a structured questionnaire. The collected data was analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) employing descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, chi-square tests, and multiple regression analysis.
The findings reveal that marketing strategies have a significant influence on consumer purchase behaviour, with product features and brand image emerging as the most influential factors. The study also identifies a significant association between demographic variables and smartphone brand preference. Regression results indicate that marketing strategy variables explain a substantial proportion of variance in purchase intention. The study provides valuable insights for marketers and practitioners to design consumer-centric marketing strategies in the highly competitive electronic devices market.

Marketing Strategy; Consumer Behaviour; Smartphones; Electronic Devices

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