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Positioning vs Value Proposition

Positioning defines the market frame and differentiation; a value proposition turns that strategy into a buyer-facing promise.

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Strategy

Positioning

Positioning defines the place a product or brand should occupy in the mind of a target market relative to alternatives.

Positioning = target customer + category + differentiation + proof
Category
Brand & Positioning
Used for
Planning, Positioning, Prioritization
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Strategy

Value Proposition

A value proposition explains why a target customer should choose an offer and what meaningful outcome it helps them achieve.

Value proposition = audience + problem + outcome + differentiation
Category
Brand & Positioning
Used for
Planning, Positioning, Prioritization
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