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Market Segmentation

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Market Segmentation Definition

Market segmentation is the division of a market into distinct groups of buyers with different needs, characteristics or behaviour, who might require separate products or marketing mixes (Kotler et al., 2001).

Market Segmentation Description

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Market Segmentation Value Focus

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Market Segmentation Life Cycle

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Market Segmentation Sector Focus

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Market Segmentation References

  • Claycamp, H. J., 1968. A Theory of Market Segmentation , Journal of Marketing Research, Vol 5, No 4.
  • Datta, Y., 1986. Market Segmentation: An Integrated Framework, Long Range Planning, Vol 29.
  • Dibb, S., 1998. Market segmentation: strategies for success, Marketing Intelligence & Planning. Vol. 16, No 7.
  • Doyle, P. & Saunders, J., 1985. Market Segmentation and Positioning in Specialised Industrial Markets, Journal of Marketing, Vol 49, No 2.

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