SOSTAC model

Knowledge Center

What is the SOSTAC model? Meaning.

SOSTAC is the acronym to summarize the main steps of a strategic marketing process by Paul R. Smith (1990). SOSTAC stands for:

• Situation Analysis. Where are we now? Compare: SWOT Analysis  |  PEST Analysis  |  Marketing Mix  |  Competitive Position

• Objectives. Where do we want to go? Compare: Ashridge Mission Model  |  5 P's Model  |  SMART

• Strategy. How are we going to get there? Compare: Market Segmentation  |  Positioning

• Tactics. Some more details of the Strategy. Tools. Communication.

• Actions. Implementation, putting the plan to work. Action Plan. Compare: RACI Model  |  CSFs and KPIs

• Control. Track progress through measuring, monitoring, reviewing, updating and modifying. Compare: Performance Management  |  Balanced Scorecard

The beauty of the SOSTAC method is its simplicity. The acronym is useful to remember the main steps in creating a marketing plan.

Discuss Forum about the SOSTAC model. Start a new topic Share your knowledge or ask a question   🔥 NEW International Marketing Plan How to use sostac to prepare marketing plan?... 2

Information Sources Various sources of information regarding the SOSTAC model. Here you will find powerpoints, videos, news, etc. to use in your own lectures and workshops. Top 5 Strategy Pitfalls Strategy Errors, Strategy Traps, Strategy Barriers, Strategic Planning, Strategy Process Strategy is complex and companies are making many mistakes while working on it. Stuart Cross identified 5 frequent strat...

Research Links Automatically jump to further useful sources regarding the SOSTAC model. News Videos Presentations Books Academic More

Compare with: 5 C's of Marketing Strategy  |  Feasibility Study  |  VMOST  |  Customer Relationship Management

Return to Management Hub: Marketing & Sales  |  Strategy & Innovation

More on Management  |  Return to Management Dictionary

This ends our SOSTAC approach summary and forum.