SEL4 - Market Knowledge Part 2 of 4 - Market Segmentation-SEL4---Market-Knowledge-Part-2-of-4---Market-Segmentation

SEL4---Market-Knowledge-Part-2-of-4---Market-Segmentation

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The transcript explains market segmentation as dividing a market into buyer groups with distinct characteristics. It outlines key variables: geographic, demographic, psychographic, and behavioural, along with their advantages and drawbacks. Using grocery retail examples, it shows how customer “characters” like Sheila, Zara, Joe, Zach, and Jane help staff and marketers tailor offers, service, and communication. It also covers B2B segmentation, including portfolio position, thermographics, and situational factors. The main message is that segmentation supports better targeting and operational decisions, but companies must choose attractive segments carefully and apply them through strategy and branding.

Keywords

market segmentation

buyer groups

grocery retail

B2B segmentation

targeting strategy