Market Segmentation, Targeting &
Positioning
• STP Strategy
• With Real Brand Examples
Introduction to STP
• STP stands for:
• • Segmentation
• • Targeting
• • Positioning
• Helps companies identify the right customers
and serve them effectively.
Market Segmentation – Definition
• Market segmentation is the process of dividing
a broad market into smaller groups of
consumers with similar needs or
characteristics.
Bases of Market Segmentation
• Geographic – Example: Coca-Cola (country-
specific flavors)
• Demographic – Example: Nike (age & gender
based products)
• Psychographic – Example: Apple (lifestyle-
focused branding)
• Behavioral – Example: Amazon (purchase
behavior & loyalty)
Benefits of Segmentation
• • Better customer understanding
• • Customized marketing strategies
• • Higher customer satisfaction
• • Increased sales and loyalty
Market Targeting – Definition
• Market targeting involves evaluating market
segments and selecting the most attractive
segment(s) to serve.
Targeting Strategies with Examples
• Undifferentiated: Coca-Cola (classic coke)
• Differentiated: Samsung (multiple phone
models)
• Concentrated: Rolex (luxury niche)
• Micromarketing: Netflix (personalized content)
Factors Affecting Target Market
Selection
• • Market size & growth
• • Company resources
• • Competitive environment
• • Profit potential
Product Positioning – Definition
• Product positioning refers to creating a
distinct image of a product in the minds of
consumers.
Positioning Strategies with
Examples
• Price-based: Xiaomi (value for money)
• Quality-based: Apple (premium quality)
• Benefit-based: Colgate (oral health)
• Competitor-based: Pepsi vs Coca-Cola
Positioning Statement Example
• For premium smartphone users, Apple offers
high-quality, secure, and stylish devices that
enhance lifestyle.
STP Process Flow
• 1. Segment the market
• 2. Select the target segment
• 3. Position the product
Importance of STP
• • Efficient use of resources
• • Strong brand image
• • Competitive advantage
• • Customer-centric marketing
Exam-Oriented Key Points
• Segmentation – Dividing market
• Targeting – Selecting segment
• Positioning – Creating perception
Conclusion
• STP is the foundation of modern marketing.
• It ensures the right product reaches the right
customer.

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  • 1.
    Market Segmentation, Targeting& Positioning • STP Strategy • With Real Brand Examples
  • 2.
    Introduction to STP •STP stands for: • • Segmentation • • Targeting • • Positioning • Helps companies identify the right customers and serve them effectively.
  • 3.
    Market Segmentation –Definition • Market segmentation is the process of dividing a broad market into smaller groups of consumers with similar needs or characteristics.
  • 4.
    Bases of MarketSegmentation • Geographic – Example: Coca-Cola (country- specific flavors) • Demographic – Example: Nike (age & gender based products) • Psychographic – Example: Apple (lifestyle- focused branding) • Behavioral – Example: Amazon (purchase behavior & loyalty)
  • 5.
    Benefits of Segmentation •• Better customer understanding • • Customized marketing strategies • • Higher customer satisfaction • • Increased sales and loyalty
  • 6.
    Market Targeting –Definition • Market targeting involves evaluating market segments and selecting the most attractive segment(s) to serve.
  • 7.
    Targeting Strategies withExamples • Undifferentiated: Coca-Cola (classic coke) • Differentiated: Samsung (multiple phone models) • Concentrated: Rolex (luxury niche) • Micromarketing: Netflix (personalized content)
  • 8.
    Factors Affecting TargetMarket Selection • • Market size & growth • • Company resources • • Competitive environment • • Profit potential
  • 9.
    Product Positioning –Definition • Product positioning refers to creating a distinct image of a product in the minds of consumers.
  • 10.
    Positioning Strategies with Examples •Price-based: Xiaomi (value for money) • Quality-based: Apple (premium quality) • Benefit-based: Colgate (oral health) • Competitor-based: Pepsi vs Coca-Cola
  • 11.
    Positioning Statement Example •For premium smartphone users, Apple offers high-quality, secure, and stylish devices that enhance lifestyle.
  • 12.
    STP Process Flow •1. Segment the market • 2. Select the target segment • 3. Position the product
  • 13.
    Importance of STP •• Efficient use of resources • • Strong brand image • • Competitive advantage • • Customer-centric marketing
  • 14.
    Exam-Oriented Key Points •Segmentation – Dividing market • Targeting – Selecting segment • Positioning – Creating perception
  • 15.
    Conclusion • STP isthe foundation of modern marketing. • It ensures the right product reaches the right customer.