...environment market research (Assignment 1) decide on a strategy for the segmentation of your selected target market/s as well as a positioning of the business in respect to previously identified SWOT analysis elements and competitors strengths and weaknesses. Following that, you will decide on a number of marketing activities (describe in details what these are) designed to launch (remember that this is a new business) and further promote your business. The budget available to you, for the chosen activities, is $60,000 and you will present these in a table format with clear indication of type, starting date, duration and cost for each of these (pricing of activities should be researched with real figures inserted in your table).The following sections are expected: Title page Executive summary Table of contents 1.Introduction 2.Description and location of the business (from Assignment 1) 3.Environmental analysis (micro and macro) 4.SWOT table followed by a SWOT analysis with key elements listed and explained 5.Market segmentation strategy 6.Target market selection (with rationale of the decision explained) 7.Business positioning in respect to competitors analysis (from Assignment 1) 8.Description of marketing activities (these should be based on your SWOT and target market/s analysis) 9.Budget presented as a table of chosen marketing activities 10.Conclusion Reference listYour report should be written in Arial font size...
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...is a local manufacturer of Organic Pasta sauces in Northern Virginia, Maryland, and Washington D.C Business market. With the Strategic Mission to provide healthy alternatives for a better life style, Wholesome Goodness Foods Organic Pasta Sauce will cater to the rapidly growing customer base and demand for organic healthy food choices. The product line will include traditional flavors such as Marinara Pasta Sauce, Tomato & Herb Pasta Sauce, Four Cheese Pasta Sauce and Garlic Roasted Pasta Sauce. Wholesome Goodness Foods is introduced to the local market through Giant of Landover as a local vendor. Wholesome Goodness Organic Pasta Sauce will indulge a pasta experience for individuals as well as families with discretionary income by providing high quality products that is healthy and organic at a reasonable price, delightful tasteful and providing industry-benchmark customer service in the Giant Food stores by in-store consumer liaisons. These liaisons will provide product tastings as well as educate consumers on healthy food options. Marketing Objectives The marketing objectives for Wholesome Goodness Foods are as follows: 1. Maintain a positive, consistent growth of 5% in sales each month. 2. Generate at least 15,000 units in sales per month. 3. Engage new consumers every day, educate them and create a loyal consumer base. 4. Increase Market Share Strategy of 2% per year. 5. Establish brand as community oriented and neighborhood friendly. These marketing objectives...
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...Strategy Options – Yoplait 1) Target kids and Mom’s with a blended message of great taste and the health benefit of calcium Position: Original Style Yoplait is the yogurt (FOR) that is the healthy part of a meal or snack for kids (POD) because it tastes great, comes in a convenient package, and is packed with calcium to help them grow (RTB). Insight: Mom’s are looking for a healthy snack for their kids, which OSY provides because of the calcium, but Mom’s also realize their kids will eat it because they know it tastes great and comes in all kinds of flavors. Target: Mom’s with tween to college-aged children Why: Research shows that children make up 35% of the yogurt market but they don’t make the buying decision. Other research shows a rise in in-home occasions for eating yogurt, so focusing on how Mom’s can have a healthy breakfast, lunch, snack or dessert in the house could lead to category grow as they buy for themselves and their kids now and broaden their occasions. Specific research support for this strategy: Looking at yogurt consumption in the home, where three-fourths of all yogurt consumption takes place, yogurt has grown at all eating occasions – breakfast, lunch, dinner, and between meals, according to a recently conducted NPD source of growth analysis. Consumers use yogurt as a meal, a meal replacement, a snack, and even as a dessert. Over the last five years, the in-home breakfast occasion has been the primary driver behind incremental eating...
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...Coke Dear Students, The assignment is to develop, implement and present a Channel Management Plan for a fictitious or existing company and product or service. Teams will conduct a detailed channel analysis using sophisticated techniques, synthesize the findings from that analysis and couple them with critical and creative thought to develop a competitive channel plan. The plan will be based on information from primary and public secondary sources, company web sites, as well as professional experiences and insights. The following components and issues will be addressed: 1. Market Analysis 2. Competitor Analysis 3. Channel Design 4. Channel Go-to-Market Plan 5. Channel Management Metrics 6. Channel Risk Assessment Deliverable: Please create a PowerPoint presentation up to 10 slides excluding Title and reference slides. The due date is at the end of Module 10 which is Sunday March 24th, 2013 midnight.This assignment will count for 30% of your final grade. Wayne The Soda Coca-Cola’s tarket market group is the youth – anywhere from the ages of 6 – 24, both male and female. I believe that my Coca Cola is aimed more at teenagers than any other age group. I also think it is aimed at male and female teens because it is seen as a hip, cool drink. I think this because it is mainly promoted on the television which is mostly watched by teenagers rather than older people. It is sold all around so that everyone can buy it but not many older people will because...
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...Mariela Torresmutt 6/20/2012 Under Armour: Case 1 The following is an environmental analysis of the “performance apparel” business sector of the athletic apparel industry, with an analysis on Under Armour, the 3rd largest athletic apparel company. The company is clearly rapidly growing, touching markets that have been dominated before, but continues to pride themselves on the performance of their products. The first section of this analysis will cover the trends in technology, economics, demographics, socialites and culture, as well as politics and legalities. It also includes coverage over Porter’s 5 forces and analysis’ of the industry and competitors. It will be concluded with strategies of success of the company as well as alternative strategies. Demographics In the terms of the overall athletic market, Under Armour claims 31% of the market share, Nike 36%, and Adidas and other athletic companies claiming the remainder. In their specific products, Under Armour claims 75% of performance apparel market share, with Nike and Adidas struggling to catch up. The company targets consumers of all ages and all demographics. Their consumers include men, women, and children; athletes, coaches, fans, active people, athletic staff, and anyone who lives an active life style. Their consumers can attain their products through their website, 15,000 retail stores across the country, regional retail chains like Academy and Dick’s sporting goods, and as of 2007, 17 retail outlet stores. Approximately...
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...Healthy Happy foody Introduction Healthy Happy Foody is built around the belief that eating healthy meals can have a magnificent impact on a person’s healthy, This analysis will make the business owner of the business Gino Nutriona. The situation analysis will provide accurate information that he needs to understand before he starts his small business. Situation analysis will cover most of the marketing strategies like economic forces, sociocultural forces, and political forces, legal forces and environmental forces; they all play a major role in business and as a business manager Gino to needs to understand them to be successful. Industry overview it is a complex, global group of diverse businesses that supply food. A lot of fast food businesses in Australia are introducing healthier meals due to a push from those customers that enjoy eating healthy. “Healthy-eating campaigns, such as the ACT government's Towards Zero Growth initiative, have been formed to tackle the crisis and cut down on obesity. They've got their work cut out for them when they consider Australian Bureau of Statistics data that shows more than half of all Australians are still overweight or obese, up to 61.2 per cent in 2008 compared with 56.3 per cent in 1995.” (by Ben Westcott from Canberra time) Political Forces A lot of businesses organisations are influenced by political forces. The healthy happy foody cafe will start as a small organisation therefore it won’t be engaged in politics as much...
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...b. Marketing Goals – Financial/Non-Financial c. Sustainable Competitive Advantage Situation Analysis 6 a. SWOT analysis • Internal Strengths and Weaknesses: Management, Offerings, Marketing, Personnel, Finance, Manufacturing, and Research and Development (R & D) • External Opportunities and Threats: Consumer/Social, Economic, Technological, Competitive, and Legal/Regulatory b. Industry Analysis c. Competitor Analysis d. Company Analysis e. Customer Analysis Market-Product Focus 10 a. Marketing and Product Objectives b. Target Markets c. Points of Difference d. Positioning Marketing Program 11 a. Product Strategy b. Price Strategy c. Breakeven Analysis d. Promotion Strategy e. Place (Distribution) Strategy Financial Data and Projections 14 a. Past Sales Revenues b. Five-Year Projections Organizational Structure 15 Implementation 16 Evaluation and Control 17 Bibliography…………………………………………………………………………………………... 19 Executive Summary PowerGo Equipment is a partnership, family formed to produce unique indoor and outdoor exercise equipment to fitness fanatics and exercise gyms across the nation. Our company will hire knowledgeable qualified/certified staff members who will be available 24 hours for fitness advice, the proper use of our units, and customer service support. PowerGo will incorporate new age equipment that will appeal to many different consumers and construct fitness ideas using the fundamentals and theories of traditional exercise. ...
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...Table of Contents 1. Introductions Page 2 2. Situation Analysis a. Micro Factors Page 2-3 b. Macro Factors Page 4-5 3. SWOT Analysis Page 5-6 4. Issue Analysis Page 7 5. Recommendations Page 7 6. Conclusions Page 7 7. Referencing Page 8 Introduction OSIM the well establish Asia healthy life style brand, originated from Singapore. OSIM was founded by Dr Ron Sim Chye Hock in November 1980. Initially derive from R Sim Trading which deal mainly with household appliance. Dr Ron Sim Chye Hock later founded OSIM and eventually changes his focus to creating healthy life style products since he felt a great market potential in home care products in Asia. Dr Ron Sim Chye Hock brought together different equipment manufacturers and introduces OSIM which then receives significant growth to the extent of establishing multiple outlets Asia (straitstime). Having the motto “Inspiring Life” OSIM company has a significant numbers of outlets all over the world (osim) Situational Analysis on Micro and Macro Factors In the IT and Health conscious era, companies are trying to find opportunities to stay ahead of other rival companies. Companies have to examine and evaluate their environmental forces and take necessary approaches in order to stay competitive. Micro Factors Microenvironments are factors closely related to company operations and directly impact the customer experience. OSIM...
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...calorie fast food chain Prepared by Karen Leigh For Ms. Janet Bradley 1 Madeup Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia 7th February 2014 * Executive Summary The establishment of a low calorie fast food chain in Australia requires an in-depth analysis of the food industry. Fast food industries internal and external environments require comprehensive research to ascertain the viability of establishing a new healthier alternative in the fast food market. Research into the buyer behaviour has found that consumers pursuing a healthy lifestyle are Singles, Couples and Families between the ages of 14 - 40 years old. They are physically active, health orientated individuals who are body, image and appearance conscious. Internal micro factors in establishing the new chain include sourcing Australian suppliers who can provide locally grown fresh produce and intermediaries such as logistics management who assist with identifying suppliers and distributors. Key public are important in providing communication such as government regulations, the general public’s views in regards to the new product and media coverage of the new differentiated product and the impact it is having on societies new health conscious consumers. The current competition from major fast food outlets such as direct competitors McDonalds, Oporto and Subway and indirect competitors Sushi Train, Eagle boys Pizza and KFC may impact on the new low calorie fast food chain The company’s overheads and expenses...
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...McDonald’s Marketing Analysis I. Introduction As an international food giant McDonald's, founded in the mid-1950s the United States because of the time needed, founder of the American working class to seize the opportunity of rapid economic development under the convenient diet, targeting market segments and demand characteristics, the product of precise positioning and quick success. Today McDonald's has grown into the world's largest restaurant group in 109 countries opened a 25,000 stores, annual turnover of over 3.4 billion U.S. dollars. II. Analysis McDonald's can be seen from the development processing, McDonald's grasp of market segmentation for positioning is very accurate, which is one important reason for the success of McDonald's. Consumer market segments based primarily geographical factors, human factors, psychological factors, buy behavioral factors, each consumer group is a market segment, each segment is made with the same needs and desires of consumers buying group composed of McDonald's is based on geographic, demographic and psychological factors were accurate market subdivision, and implement the appropriate strategy to achieve its marketing goals. On geographical factors, different regions have different overall eating habits and cultural backgrounds. McDonald had adequate market research, a full analysis of regional differences. Things as who the U.S. Department of coffee taste is not the same, we must the market segments for different geographic...
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...Planning | Marketing Audit: Innocent | A report to deconstruct Innocent as an organization, identify its strategic business units and analyse the external and internal environment, concluding with a SWOT analysis | | Innocent and its Strategic Business Units Innocent began in 1998 with three co- founders and a 30 year goal to be “the earth’s favourite little healthy food and drinks company” (Innocent, 2010a). Since then Coco Cola has become a silent investor with ownership of 58% of shares, however they still uphold their promise to only make healthy food and drinks and contribute 10% of profits to charity (Macalister and Teather, 2010). Innocent have six strategic business units in the UK. Smoothies are their primary products, but they also produce Veg Pots and Fruit Juices for targeted at a more mainstream audience. For kids they have lunch box friendly cartons of smoothies and fruit juices and also sale fruit tubes- tubes filled with crushed fruit. INNOCENT INNOCENT Smoothies Smoothies Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Veg Pots Veg Pots Children’s Market Children’s Market Fruit Tubes Fruit Tubes Fruit Juice Fruit Juice Smoothies Smoothies External Environment POLITICAL/LEGAL * Government supports healthy eating E.g. Change for Life (Practice Nurse, 2009). * Ofsted: Banning unhealthy foods from schools (Telegraph, 2010). * The UK Advertising Standards Authority that state Innocent Smoothie is equivalent to 2 of your 5 a day and Veg...
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...Program with a line designed with primarily children in mind. This paper will examine the marketing segments being targeted for this new line. The goal is to ensure that the proper marketing strategies are initiated and that a strong market does exist to carry this line to its full growth potential. In this paper, marketing mix strategies, possible tax ramifications, elements of the consumer decision-making and post-purchase process are discussed, and a criteria and timetable for measuring the success of the repositioning strategy is developed. Discussion: What is Nike Adventures? Provided by the official website of NikeGO Program, the program and this new line of products called Nike Adventures have the same, simple mission: “Get kids moving and give them the means to do it. We've all seen the statistics - some very disturbing. No matter the causes -- school funding cuts, lack of phys-ed programs, shortage of facilities, computers and the Internet, or plain old apathy - the unvarnished truth is that kids today are not involved in enough physical activity to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle. NikeGO will increase physical activity in youth by offering thousands of children ages 8 to 15 the motivation and means to help them discover the joy of movement and the fun of physical activity.” (http://www.nike.com/nikebiz/nikego/go.jhtml). Programs provided by the NikeGO Program...
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...Healthy By Nature Marketing Strategy Report Prepared by Rosanne Critelli – 992342X For Ms. Janet Bradley 1 Madeup Street Melbourne VIC 3000 Australia 9/25/2013 Page |1 Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to conduct a market analysis and propose a market strategy for Ms Janet Bradley to assist her in establishing a new fast food chain Healthy By Nature, which be centred around providing nutritional, low calorie food to its customers. The first step undertaken in conducting the market analysis was to analyse and determine the behaviours and characteristics of consumers who purchase both fast and low calorie foods. The microenvironment surrounding the market was then considered and potential suppliers, intermediaries, publics and direct and indirect competitors were analysed and identified. An analysis was then undertaken of the macroenvironment and factors and trends relating to the demographic, economic, natural, political, and cultural factors were considered and identified. The findings from the market analysis concluded that the target market for Ms Bradley’s new business was likely to include single professionals, parents with children aged between 5 and 12 years, and adults aged between 45 and 54 years. The direct competitors were considered to be Boost Juice, Subway and Nando’s and the indirect competitors, McDonald’s, Domino’s Pizza and Woolworths. A marketing strategy was prepared which identified three target market segments and characteristics of each...
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...EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The present campaign is base on operant conditioning theory and the framework of consumer behavior analysis for The Nike Fuel Band. The product will replace workout logs, physical trainers and other sports accessories. The campaign of Nike fuel band targets the athletic shoe and apparel industry. Nike is known for their innovative designs and their active friendly technology within the health conscious Australian community. Nike has produced a comprehensive focused-differentiation strategy with the Nike fuel band, which is mainly comprised of gamification. Our campaign focuses on the positive reinforcement of using the Nike Fuel band and all the benefits the band can offer someone. The main goal will be to focus on Nike as a company and how create loyalty to the current customers, as well as gaining new ones. Through challenges, achieving different levels, and attaining an overall Nike + ranking, consumers are motivated to participate in physical activity, join a team, and start a challenge. In doing this, consumers see their progress and are able to track their daily activities and their calories burned during activity. It is an effective and dynamic way that Nike utilizes its target market and increases brand awareness. After watching our campaign we hope that it motivates consumers to want to purchase the Nike fuel band, as a fun way to keep active by competing, collaborating, and comparing activities with others in the Nike + network. Through this campaign...
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... struggling with the decision to launch the product or not. Poor forecasting in the past has lead TruEarth to misstep with previous product launches; judging the correct volume will be critical. The team is aware that their rival, Rigazzi, has also tested a pizza concept and is not far from a product launch. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The ready-‐made or semi-‐made meals market is mature, now reaching the late majority segment of the product life cycle. A segment of the ready made foods market is shifting away from mass produced, highly processed foods toward greater quality and authenticity. TruEarth has managed to differentiate itself and its products by targeting this niche, a segment of ready-‐made foods that is still experiencing sustainable growth. TruEarth is on the offensive with their business strategies and it shows with their innovativeness in creating ready-‐made fresh...
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