EBK MARKETING
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ISBN: 9780135199992
Author: Stuart
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 7, Problem 8QA
Summary Introduction
To discuss: The criteria used by the marketers in determining whether a segment is a good candidate for targeting.
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Market segmentation:It is defined as a process where the marketers divide the customer group into various segments that share important characteristics.
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