market segmentation

British

noun

the division of a market into identifiable groups, esp to improve the effectiveness of a marketing strategy

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The FTC will take comments through May 22 on areas including cloud market segmentation, contract negotiations and security configurations, among other areas.

From Washington Post • Mar. 23, 2023

Let’s pause for a moment to compare cameras to diapers But market segmentation is a solid business strategy, especially in a highly competitive market like smart security cameras.

From The Verge • Oct. 1, 2021

She found that gendered toy advertising dropped in the 1970s but had become more prevalent by the mid-90s as toymakers realized they could sell more versions of the same product via market segmentation.

From Slate • Dec. 24, 2013

In effect, it follows a strategy of market segmentation, steering leaks to a very short list of strategically valuable publications and journalists.

From Washington Post

The result of this market segmentation: a long-term global-beauty jigsaw, coming together piece by piece.

From Time Magazine Archive

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