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Market segmentation is a strategic marketing approach that involves dividing a broad target market into distinct and homogeneous segments based on certain characteristics. This process allows businesses to tailor their marketing efforts to better meet each segment's specific needs and preferences, ultimately enhancing their campaigns' effectiveness.

There are various segmentation criteria, including demographic (age, gender, income), geographic (location), psychographic (lifestyle, values), and behavioral (usage patterns, brand loyalty). By understanding each segment's unique traits and behaviors, businesses can create targeted marketing strategies that resonate with specific consumer groups.

Segmentation provides several benefits, such as improved product positioning, better resource allocation, and increased customer satisfaction. It enables businesses to identify and prioritize high-potential markets, tailor their messaging, and develop products or services that align with the preferences of each segment. Ultimately, market segmentation enhances a company's ability to compete by allowing it to focus on delivering value to specific customer segments rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach.

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4.2 : Market Segmentation - Concept

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4.4 : Segmenting Industrial Markets

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4.5 : Evaluating Segment Attractiveness

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4.7 : Customer Persona

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4.8 : Creating Customer Persona

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4.10 : Positioning Methods

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4.11 : Positioning Statement

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