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Meaning of "masstige" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD MASSTIGE

From mass (market) + (pres)tige.
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PRONUNCIATION OF MASSTIGE

masstige  [mæˈstiːʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF MASSTIGE

noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Masstige can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES MASSTIGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Masstige

Masstige is a marketing term meaning downward brand extension. The word is a portmanteau of the words mass and prestige and has been described as "prestige for the masses." The term was popularized by Michael Silverstein and Neil Fiske in their book Trading Up and Harvard Business Review article "Luxury for the Masses." Masstige products are defined as "premium but attainable," and there are two key tenets: They are considered luxury or premium products and They have price points that fill the gap between mid-market and super premium. Silverstein and Fiske cite several examples: ▪ Bath & Body Lotion that sells for $1.13 per ounce versus $0.30 per ounce. ▪ Pottery Barn housewares that are considered premium but are widely available at attainable price points well below super premium brands. ▪ Kendall-Jackson Wines that entered the market at $5 per bottle versus the standard $2 per bottle. ▪ Porsche Boxster...

Definition of masstige in the English dictionary

The definition of masstige in the dictionary is the impression of exclusivity in goods that are affordable for many people. Other definition of masstige is produced by a luxury brand but intended for the mass market.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH MASSTIGE


prestige
prɛˈstiːʒ
tige
tiːʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE MASSTIGE

massiness
Massinger
Massinissa
massive
massively
massiveness
massless
Massora
Massorah
Massorete
Massoretic
Massoretical
massotherapeutic
massotherapist
massotherapy
masspriest
massy
massymore

WORDS THAT END LIKE MASSTIGE

Adige
beige
dirige
disoblige
greige
Hiroshige
noblesse oblige
oblige
pfennige
Sverige
Trentino-Alto Adige
vestige

Synonyms and antonyms of masstige in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «masstige» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF MASSTIGE

Find out the translation of masstige to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of masstige from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «masstige» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

masstige
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

masstige
570 millions of speakers

English

masstige
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

masstige
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

masstige
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Masstige
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

masstige
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

masstige
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

masstige
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lebih baik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Masstige-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

マステージ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

매스티지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paling apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

masstige
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

masstige
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मॅसिस्टीज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Masstige
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Masstige
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Masstige
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Masstige
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

masstige
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

masstige
15 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Afrikaans

masstige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Masstige
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Masstige
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of masstige

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «MASSTIGE»

The term «masstige» is regularly used and occupies the 85.581 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «MASSTIGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about masstige

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «MASSTIGE»

Discover the use of masstige in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to masstige and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Packaging Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Creating ...
36 Masstige Packaging Project Product package design Firm Bloom Design Team Dan Cornell, Paula Macfarlan, Polly Williams Client Soho House High- contrast black-and-white silhouettes of wildflowers and plants coupled with colored type ...
Candace Ellicott, Sarah Roncarelli, 2010
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Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works
FIGURE 8-4 The Olay masstige option The option under consideration was to reposition Olay for a younger demographic, with the promise to “fight the seven signs of aging.” It would involve partnering with retailers to create a masstige ...
A.G. Lafley, Roger Martin, 2013
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Luxury Fashion Branding: Trends, Tactics, Techniques
London-based Trend Information and Consumer Insight company, The Future Laboratory, calls it 'Masstige', which combines the words 'Mass' and 'Prestige'. These two companies recognize two underlying factors, which are the existence of a ...
Uché Okonkwo, 2007
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BizzWords: From Ad Creep to Zero Drag, a Guide to Today's ...
MASStIge Target Hollywood (There's a Wal- Mart Nearby, Too) Whatit means: The difference between movie stars and the average Joe was never A retail category that marries low prices with prestigious and trendy brand names as stark as ...
Gregory Bergman, 2008
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Understanding American Business Jargon: A Dictionary
MASSTIGE. Marketing jargon combining mass markets and prestige markets. Masstige goods are a retail category that includes relatively low-priced goods that come with a relatively prestigious brand name. "Although masstige products in ...
W. Davis Folsom, 2005
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The Luxury Strategy: Break the Rules of Marketing to Build ...
Having kept their aspirations, but now conscious of a certain precariousness, the middle class has given rise to what is called 'masstige', a neologism used to designate a hybrid of admittedly prestigious names, but covering products at ...
Jean-Noël Kapferer, 2012
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Skin: The Bare Facts
Latest developments: Thanks to consumer demand, many ofthese com- panies are launching environmentally friendly products that contain minerals and use biodegradable packaging. Masstige/Premium Makeup Aliases: Indie-brand makeup ...
Lori Bergamotto, 2010
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The Visionary Package
masstige” products 201–2 masterbrands 200 matrix management 173, 234 meat fresh, opportunities in 197–8 organic 197 Medline 182 Meijer 114 mergers 199 metal containers 15 cans 15,16–17 Michael Graves 113–14 microchips, see ...
Herbert M. Meyers, Richard Gerstman, 2004
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Marketing Semiotics: Signs, Strategies, and Brand Value
They may choose large-scale “masstige” brands like LV and Armani for their high recognition factor and because they do not appreciate the finer distinctions of more discrete brands such as Dior or Hermes. Focus on perception of quality, ...
Laura Oswald, 2012
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Global Luxury Trends: Innovative Strategies for Emerging Markets
So-called masstige or mass-prestige products are conceived of as luxury brands for the masses, and many have gained widespread acceptance in markets such as Europe and North America. Masstige products are typically offered in ...
Jonas Hoffmann, Ivan Coste-Manière, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «MASSTIGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term masstige is used in the context of the following news items.
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E.&J. Gallo Acquires Asti Winery, Souverain Brand From Treasury …
The company says it has already begun transferring its commercial and masstige wines produced at Asti to Paso Robles, with luxury wines ... «Shanken News Daily, Jul 15»
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The Future of Skin Care: Game-changing Trends and Influencers
The report also explores developments in the premium vs mass/masstige segments, and the evolution of novel beauty concepts. Product ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
3
AHG makes its mark with Mercedes-Benz deal
So relative to AHG's Porsche and Bentley franchises, AHG is picking up more of a masstige (mass prestige) business than a truly luxury one. «The Australian, Jul 15»
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Jumei Has 20% Upside Says HSBC
Most of the JG beauty products now are “masstige” with ASP less than RMB100, which carry zero PPT. Early success in category expansion. «Barron's, Jul 15»
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Samsung Electronics Releases SUHD TV That Is Worth About 1775 …
It is done by so-called 'Masstige' strategy that increases quality while making the price reasonable. Samsung Electronics is showing SUHD ... «Etnews, Jul 15»
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Stölzle gears up for the luxury sector
It is in this last area that we had the lowest level of market share. In addition, we already cover the masstige and mass markets, but not luxury. «Glass on Web, Jun 15»
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Coty Doubles in Size with P&G Brand Acquisition
In 2014, it purchased Chanel's Bourjois masstige brand; the addition of Max Factor and Cover Girl to its portfolio will allow Coty to offer a range ... «International Supermarket News, Jun 15»
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Of counterfeits and the democratization of luxury
I think the luxury brands in order to be more inclusive and to tap the Great Indian Middle Class have made a mistake of focusing on masstige. «ET Retail, Jun 15»
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Women in Business: Sandra LeDrew, Treasury Wine Estates
“A 13 percent increase in Luxury and Masstige [brand portfolio] shipments to support segment growth and 2 percent volume growth in Canada ... «North Bay Business Journal, Jun 15»
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After reportedly winning an auction for 2 Procter & Gamble …
Max Factor, on the other hand, is hurt by its positioning as a “masstige” product, as it is pricier than similar products sold by mass-market ... «The Bell Jar, Jun 15»

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