Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning (STP) are fundamental concepts in marketing that help businesses effectively reach and connect with their target audience.

Segmentation: entails the subdivision of a broad market into groups characterized by similar traits and needs. This process empowers businesses to customize their marketing strategies for each segment, ensuring a more personalized and efficient approach.

Targeting: involves selecting the most viable and attractive segments identified during segmentation. By concentrating resources and efforts on these segments, businesses can maximize their impact and increase the likelihood of success in the market.

Positioning: involves crafting a unique image and identity for a product or brand within the minds of the target audience. It involves highlighting unique features or benefits that set the offering apart from competitors. Effective positioning helps consumers understand a product's value proposition and relevance in relation to their needs and preferences.

Together, these three concepts form a strategic framework that guides businesses in identifying, reaching, and connecting with their ideal customer base, ultimately enhancing the effectiveness of their marketing efforts in a competitive marketplace.

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4.3 : Market Segmentation - Application

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4.4 : Segmenting Industrial Markets

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4.7 : Customer Persona

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