Positioning is the heart of any Marketing Strategy, the core that you must get right. It does not matter whether you start with a clearly defined target group or with a differential value proposition: you will need end up with a clear segment or segments upon which we build our Marketing Plan.
This course is part of the Marketing Strategy Specialization
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Skills you will gain
- Market Segmentation
- Marketing Process
- Positioning (Marketing)
- Value Proposition
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IE Business School
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Positioning introduction
In the first module, the positioning concept is introduced and connected to the Marketing Process. Moreover, the market environment analysis is covered and the reasons for going ahead with the positioning are outlined.
Segmentation
In the second module, the focus is on the first element of positioning: The market segmentation. During the module the segmentation concept is covered, together with the reasons for segmenting, the criteria and models that could be used for running the segmentation.
Differentiation and Value Proposition
In the third module, the second element of positioning is addressed: Value proposition and differentiation. Both the value proposition and differentiation concepts are presented, following up with how to come up with them effectively and potential strategies to be followed.
Positioning
In the fourth module we speak about positioning itself. The positioning concept is analyzed and practical tools are shared to define it . Furthermore, key marketing strategies and market trends affecting positioning are offered.
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- 5 stars64.98%
- 4 stars23.14%
- 3 stars7.75%
- 2 stars1.88%
- 1 star2.23%
TOP REVIEWS FROM POSITIONING: WHAT YOU NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARKETING STRATEGY
Professor Ignacio elaborated the concept of positioning in a detailed manner. 5C's are very nicely explained. The videos are short and engaging which helped in increasing concentration.
Very valuable information, which gives you clear idea about trends impact and how to start your marketing strategy
Explanation of professor is excellent when it comes to examples, but content wise
I love the course content which combined education videos with relevant and interesting industry articles. It gives you a good overview of how to go about positioning.
A really informative course giving a big picture of what devising a market strategy looks like.
About the Marketing Strategy Specialization
Do you hear the word “marketing” on a daily basis, but aren’t sure what marketing really is or why your business needs it? Do you know that marketing is important to your company, product, or service, but aren’t sure where to start?

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