Imagine that you’re starting your own business. Knowing who is your target is more critical than ever. And if I told you that I literally started my business life with an idea where I was marketing the wrong audience? This course delves into the essentials of identifying and analyzing your target audience to tailor your products, services, and marketing strategies effectively. You'll learn how to harness data, engage with your audience on a deeper level, and leverage insights to drive growth and innovation in your business. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to align your offerings with your audience's needs and preferences, ultimately leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.



How to Identify Your Target Audience
This course is part of Foundations of Business Strategy and Research Specialization


Instructors: JoĂŁo Freitas
Access provided by BITS Pilani
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What you'll learn
Evaluate the importance and impact of accurately identifying your target audience on business growth.
Synthesize information from diverse sources to create detailed audience profiles.
Implement effective strategies for engaging with and gathering feedback from your target audience.
Critique the ethical implications and privacy concerns associated with targeting specific audience groups in marketing campaigns.
Skills you'll gain
- Market Research
- Target Audience
- Customer experience improvement
- Persona Development
- Customer Engagement
- Business Development
- Market Opportunities
- Data-Driven Decision-Making
- Data Analysis
- User Feedback
- Marketing Strategies
- Consumer Behaviour
- New Business Development
- Customer Insights
- Ethical Standards And Conduct
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Imagine that you’re starting your own business. Knowing who is your target is more critical than ever. And if I told you that I literally started my business life with an idea where I was marketing the wrong audience? This course delves into the essentials of identifying and analyzing your target audience to tailor your products, services, and marketing strategies effectively. You'll learn how to harness data, engage with your audience on a deeper level, and leverage insights to drive growth and innovation in your business. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the tools and knowledge to align your offerings with your audience's needs and preferences, ultimately leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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