Document Type: Framework
Status: Active
Version: v1.0
Authority: HeadOffice
Applies To: Strategy Brain, Affiliate Brain, Ads Brain, Conversion Brain, Content Brain, Research Brain, Product Brain
Parent: Strategy Brain
Last Reviewed: 2026-05-03
Purpose
The Strategy Brain Demand Type Classification Framework defines how MWMS identifies the type of demand associated with a product, offer, or market.
Demand type determines:
- how customers think
- how messaging must be structured
- how positioning must be built
- how much education is required
- how quickly customers convert
Without demand classification:
→ strategy becomes inconsistent
→ messaging becomes ineffective
→ testing becomes inefficient
Scope
This framework applies to:
- offer evaluation
- affiliate product selection
- campaign strategy
- messaging direction
- positioning development
- content creation
It governs how MWMS:
- classifies demand
- adapts strategy
- aligns messaging
- selects testing approach
Core Principle
Different demand types require different strategies.
There is no universal messaging approach.
Definition
Demand Type
The level of awareness, understanding, and acceptance the market has regarding a problem and its solution.
Demand Types
MWMS uses three primary demand types.
1. Established Demand
Definition
The market:
- understands the problem
- understands the solution
- recognises the category
Characteristics
- high awareness
- clear expectations
- strong competition
- comparison-driven decisions
Customer Mindset
- evaluating options
- comparing features
- looking for best choice
Strategy Approach
- differentiate clearly
- emphasise superiority
- highlight proof
- reduce friction
Messaging Focus
- why this is better
- why choose us
- proof and results
Risk
- commoditisation
- price competition
2. New Paradigm Demand
Definition
The market:
- understands the problem
- does NOT fully understand the new solution
Characteristics
- moderate awareness
- emerging solutions
- partial understanding
- education required
Customer Mindset
- curious but uncertain
- open to new ideas
- needs explanation
Strategy Approach
- reframe thinking
- explain new approach
- contrast with old methods
- build belief
Messaging Focus
- why the old way fails
- why the new way works
- how it is different
Risk
- confusion
- slow adoption
3. New Concept Demand
Definition
The market:
- does NOT fully understand the problem
- does NOT recognise the solution
Characteristics
- low awareness
- no category clarity
- high resistance
- heavy education required
Customer Mindset
- unaware or indifferent
- not actively searching
- unaware of need
Strategy Approach
- educate the problem
- create awareness
- introduce new category
- build urgency
Messaging Focus
- why this matters
- what has changed
- why action is required
Risk
- slow conversion
- high effort required
- longer sales cycle
Demand Classification Process
Step 1 — Assess Problem Awareness
Does the customer:
- clearly recognise the problem
- partially understand it
- not recognise it
Step 2 — Assess Solution Awareness
Does the customer:
- know the solution
- partially understand alternatives
- not understand solutions
Step 3 — Assign Demand Type
Match to:
- Established
- New Paradigm
- New Concept
Rule
If unclear:
→ assume lower awareness
Strategy Adjustment Rules
Established Demand
- optimise conversion
- focus on differentiation
- reduce friction
New Paradigm
- shift belief
- educate differences
- prove superiority
New Concept
- create awareness
- define problem
- build urgency
Positioning Integration
Demand type influences:
- positioning story
- villain selection
- change and stakes
- promised land
- messaging direction
Rule
Positioning must match demand type
Messaging Integration
Demand type determines:
- complexity
- explanation level
- tone
- structure
Rule
Messaging must adapt to customer understanding
Conversion Integration
Demand type affects:
- funnel structure
- step count
- persuasion level
- trust requirements
Rule
Conversion systems must match awareness level
Testing Integration
Different demand types require different testing approaches.
Established Demand
- A/B testing
- optimisation
New Paradigm
- messaging tests
- belief testing
New Concept
- education testing
- awareness testing
Customer Integration
Demand type must align with:
- best customer
- segmentation
- behaviour
VOC Integration
Demand classification must use:
- customer language
- behaviour signals
- feedback
Cross Brain Integration
Strategy Brain
→ classifies demand
Research Brain
→ provides insights
Customer Brain
→ validates segments
Affiliate Brain
→ selects offers
Ads Brain
→ creates campaigns
Content Brain
→ creates education
Conversion Brain
→ adapts funnels
Experimentation Brain
→ validates approach
HeadOffice
→ governs
Failure Modes Prevented
- wrong messaging
- poor conversion
- wasted testing
- slow growth
- misaligned positioning
Drift Protection
The system must prevent:
- treating all offers equally
- ignoring awareness levels
- using wrong messaging strategy
- skipping education
- misclassifying demand
Architectural Intent
This framework ensures MWMS:
- adapts to market reality
- aligns strategy with awareness
- improves efficiency
- reduces wasted effort
Final Rule
If demand type is wrong:
→ everything built on top will fail
Change Log
Version: v1.0
Date: 2026-05-03
Author: HeadOffice
Change:
Created Demand Type Classification Framework defining structured classification of market awareness levels and strategy adaptation based on demand type.
Change Impact Declaration
Pages Created:
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Pages Updated:
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Registries Requiring Update:
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Canon Version Update Required:
No
Change Log Entry Required:
Yes