Innovators in psychographic segmentation
Carol M. Morgan, M.A., and Doran J. Levy, Ph.D., principals in Motivo consulting, a division of Strategic Directions Group, Inc., are internationally recognized authorities on psychographic segmentation, its analysis, and the tools and models that make such segmentations both predictive and useful.
Co-authors of three books on their research, most recently Health Motivations: 7 Dimensions That Shape America’s Health, they’ve also written scores of articles on their work and have spoken before numerous professional and industry groups.
In addition, for over 30 years they have conducted proprietary psychographic segmentation studies for major corporations and mid-sized businesses. The subjects of their research have ranged from pharmaceuticals to consumer staples, travel to financial services.
Carol M. Morgan, M.A.
Carol M. Morgan, M.A., president, had her own marketing firm with clients including Honeywell, Inc., Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing (3M), and the Minneapolis Federal Reserve Bank. In addition, Carol directed the marketing strategies for a large teaching hospital and has taught at Ohio State and Florida Atlantic Universities. She has directed numerous psychographic segmentation studies.
Doran J. Levy, Ph.D
Doran J. Levy, Ph.D., the firm’s executive vice president and chief innovation officer, builds systems to analyze and apply the firm’s research. His 30 years experience includes managing consumer research at a Fortune 500 company, serving as senior vice president of strategic planning at a major national advertising agency, and vice president of customer analytics for an international CRM firm.
