Marketing strategy & planning · Core
STP
Also called: segmentation targeting positioning
ELI5
A planning sequence of segmentation, targeting and positioning.
Used in conversation
“The report should separate the effect of STP from correlation.”
Pitch context
You will see “STP” in brand decks, campaign plans, research reports and performance reviews when the discussion reaches marketing strategy & planning.
Why it matters: It helps a reader interpret marketing strategy & planning without confusing the measure, decision, role or evidence being discussed.
Connected terms
- Straight-through processingThe search label “STP” can route to both entries.
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Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- U.S. Small Business Administration — Write your business planDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- American Marketing Association — Definitions of Marketing and BrandDirect source · institutional · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Federal Trade Commission — Advertising and Marketing GuidanceSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Google Analytics Help — Google Analytics dimensions and metricsSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Google Ads Help — Google Ads metrics and reportingSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- Interactive Advertising Bureau — Measurement guidelines and standardsSupporting source family · institutional · checked 2026-08-16