Importance and concept of positioning: a brief theoretical review

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  • Andrés Milton Coca Carasila Universidad Católica Boliviana Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35319/x5q11196

Keywords:

Positioning, product, brand

Abstract

In this document, although we reflect on the central theoretical conceptual elements of positioning, we allow ourselves to nuance them with a primarily practical approach, being aware that there is much left to discuss and reflect upon. Thus, while it may seem somewhat traditional, we review the literature on the topic, which is notably scarce. This scarcity becomes even more evident when we emphasize that our focus is marketing.
In this regard, researchers fully agree that positioning strategy is crucial and fundamental for the development of the rest of the marketing strategies, following a measured market segmentation process. Therefore, there will be no academic or practicing marketer who ignores its importance, as its elements will guide their strategy with greater precision. Below, we present a theoretical and conceptual effort, based on the available literature, which allows us to clarify some inaccuracies to develop much broader and applied studies.

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Author Biography

  • Andrés Milton Coca Carasila, Universidad Católica Boliviana

    He holds a PhD in Business Administration and Management from the University of Seville, Spain, and a Master of Science: Applied Statistics from the Autonomous University of Guerrero, Mexico. He holds a degree in Economics from the Universidad Mayor de San Simón, Bolivia. Currently, he serves as Coordinator of the Doctoral Program in Economic Sciences at the Universidad Mayor de San Simón and as a professor at the Universidad Católica Boliviana. In addition, he is a lecturer and researcher, with a concentration on innovative marketing topics.

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Importance and concept of positioning: a brief theoretical review

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2007-11-30

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Importance and concept of positioning: a brief theoretical review. (2007). Revista Perspectivas, 20, 105-114. https://doi.org/10.35319/x5q11196

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