...reasonable price for itsvalue. Quality – Scratch resistant screen – durable and lightmetallic finish - software suite resistance to computer viruses. Opportunities Increasing demand and expansion to a new target segment – As technology advances and smart phones get cheaper Apple willattract consumers and get iPod users to upgrade to iPhones. Upgradeable – iPhone software allows new exciting features to be brought in which take advantage of the touch screen ability. Future versions will also be hardware upgradeable. Opportunities Partnerships – Apple can collaborate with many powerful globalmobile phone companies to flood the market with iPhones, whichreduces costs in marketing and increases revenue through long-termagreement deals . Weaknesses Image – The Apple brand is not targeted towards business people anddoes not have a reputation as being compatible with the corporate world. Price – Apple does not yet offer lower priced models for more costconscious consumers. User Interface – Touch screen interfaces suffer from the problem of “gorilla arm”* Threats Increased competition – Smart phones are easier to make now morethan ever. More companies may enter the market, and competitors oreven Apple contractors can maneuver around patents to create similardevices. Downward pricing pressure – The iPhone is marketed as a high-end phone, but phone prices are almost certainly going to fall whenother companies undercut the price of iPhones. Difficulty expanding into Asian...
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...4P’s Analysis of Apple’s iPhone 5 26-Nov-12 [Type the company name] Ali Word Count: 3038 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2 1.1 Background of 4P’s principal 2 1.1.1 Product 2 1.1.2 Price 3 1.1.3 Promotion 3 1.1.4 Place 3 1.2 Purpose of the report 4 1.3 Brief information of product 4 2. Application of 4P’s of Marketing and iPhone 5 5 2.1 Product 5 2.1.1 Design 5 2.1.2 Features 6 2.1.3 Brand Image 7 2.2 Price 7 2.3 Promotion 9 2.4 Place 12 3. Conclusion 13 References 14 Figure 1 10 Figure 2 11 1. INTRODUCTION Marketing is defined by Dr Philip Kotler as “The science and art of exploring, creating, and delivering value to satisfy the needs of a target market at a profit. Marketing identifies unfulfilled needs and desires.” (Goldblatt 2012, p 238) Therefore, marketing is the process that enlightens the potential customers about how a product or service is capable of delivering the value. This paper aims to analyze the 4P’s of marketing and how they are helpful in devising an effective marketing strategy capable of depicting the significance of the product in the customers’ life. For this purpose, iPhone 5 has been selected as the product for analysis. 1.1 Background of 4P’s principal 4P’s stands for four basic elements involved in the marketing of a commodity. These elements include Product, Price, Promotion and Place. This classification was first proposed by E. Jerome McCarthy in 1960s and ever since it has become an...
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...product category I chose to write about are Apple’s iphone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3. These are both big time smart phones that are competing for the top spot in the smart phone world. I chose these two because of a commercial The Galaxy S3 came out with last year that makes fun of people waiting in line for the their iphone 5. At the end of the commercial it said, “The next big thing is already here.” The Apple ads I watched dealt with how the Iphone 5 is the perfect size for everything and how taking beautiful photos in panorama is as simple as saying "cheese". I also feel that Samsung and Apple are developing into serious competitors. Apple fully understands that all aspects of the consumer experience are important and that all brand touch points must reinforce the Apple brand. Primary customer targets is the middle-upper income professional to coordinate their busy schedules and communicate with colleagues, friends and family. Secondary consumer targets are high school, college and graduate students who need one portable multifunction device (Yang, 2011). In the Galaxy S3 ad I feel like they were targeting the Generation Y group of people. The Galaxy knows that the iphone is a huge competitor so they are taking them head on as its strategy. You want to grab and hold your viewers attention, which I believe the Galaxy S3 has accomplished. You want to keep the people interested, and they did that by showing off a brand new feature on the phone by sharing data instantly by just...
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...| Apple Inc. | Integrated Marketing | | Integrated Marketing By Apple Inc. | | Arjit | 9/2/2011 | | Contents About Apple 1 Product Portfolio 2 Apple Marketing Strategy 2 Presentations 2 Brand Strategy 3 The Apple Brand Personality 3 The Apple Customer Experience 3 Brand Loyalty 3 Effective Advertisement 3 Apple PR strategy 3 Apple Communication Strategy 4 Apple Communications. 5 iPod Marketing Strategy 5 The iPod Launch in 2001. An Absolute Flop 5 Who Invented the iPod? 5 The iPod. The Merits of Apple. 6 iPhone Marketing Strategy. 6 iPad Strategy 7 The Evolution of Apple Ads 8 1970s 9 1980s 9 1990s 10 2000-Present 15 About Apple Apple Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company's best-known hardware products include the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. Apple software includes the Mac OS X operating system; the iTunes media browser; the iLife suite of multimedia and creativity software; the iWork suite of productivity software; Aperture, a professional photography package; Final Cut Studio, a suite of professional audio and film-industry software products; Logic Studio, a suite of music production tools; the Safari web browser; and iOS, a mobile operating system. As of October 2010, the company operates 317 retail stores in ten countries, and an online store where hardware...
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...retail dealer. In production, this is a factor in the realization of mass production. Who can not recognize the big production lead to the decline in cost?" In 2007, the founders of Fitbit, Eric and James, realized that sensors and wireless technology had advanced to a point where they could bring amazing experiences to fitness and health. They embarked on a journey to create a wearable product that would change the way people move (Fitbit, 2015). In this thesis, I propose the three suggestions on the advertising side of Fitbit. Firstly, launch different types of advertising, according to different cultures, sex, age groups and human races. Secondly, analyze Apple and Nike's successful marketing cases, learn from their highlights and add to Fitbit’s advertising elements. Thirdly, use customers' feedback and product analysis as a part of the advertising, so that users can know better of the product advantages. I hope these suggestions can help Fitbit, Inc. Suggestion 1: Launch different types of...
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...Campaign Analysis Created in 1976 by two of its cofounders; Steve Wozniak and Steve Jobs, Apple became the world most advanced renowned computer and mobile devices corporation. For years Apple succeeded in differentiate itself from its competition such as Microsoft and Dell by presenting an image of superiority and class of its computers and other well known products. “Apple carefully cultivates a specific image for itself, and a cornerstone of those efforts is its advertising, especially the 30-second spots that air on television.” (Moren D, 2007, n.p). Advertising is the reason why Apple has the position it holds in today’s business market. From the beginning the company learnt how to reach and connect with its specific audiences through exceptional advertising such as its classic TV ad that introduced Macintosh in the market in 1984 during the super Bowl commercial. (Moren D, 2007, n.p). Since then Apple started its successful journey by placing its products in people mind as a revolutionized technology compare to other similar devices through large amount of advertising on TV, Radio, Magazines, Newspapers, and the internet. For example, the 1900s advertising campaign think different of, as well as iPod people campaign in the 2000’s helped Apple to increase its market share, popularity among different types of individuals, and most important maintain sales. In addition, a series of successful and most popular TV advertising was launched by Apple in 2008. The ads were a form...
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...RUNNING HEAD: ANALYSIS OF THE SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE COMMERCIAL Analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Note Commercial BUS 620 Managerial Marketing Dr. Patricia A. Ryan February 20, 2012 Analysis of the Samsung Galaxy Note Commercial Advertising is defined as, “Any paid form of non-personal (i.e. through some medium, such as radio, print, direct mail, or e-mail) presentation and promotion of ideas, goods, or services by an identified sponsor.” (Mullins, Walker, 2010 p. 344) Examples of mediums include print ads, radio, billboard, posters, web pages, and television, such as the television commercial by Samsung for their new Galaxy Note cell phone. They created a commercial which was first aired during the recent Super Bowl football game shown on television. This commercial was very effective and showed off some of the Galaxy Note’s benefits, differentiated the product from a very specific competitor, all while targeting a specific market segment. Communicating the Galaxy Note’s Benefits The commercial Samsung created for its new Samsung Galaxy Note found an effective and creative way of showing off some of the Galaxy Notes benefits. The ad takes place in a street party atmosphere and throughout the commercial it displays some of the Galaxy Note’s features, including the new phone’s larger screen size, an included stylus, camera capabilities (both front and back, video and still), and video conferencing. Differentiating the Galaxy Note from competitors “As firms seek...
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...position the brand as the new favorite dessert in the consumer’s mind. Define your product According to a study managed by MedecineNet.com, United States’ children and teenagers do not eat enough fruits[1]. Moreover the obesity rate in the United States grew up last decades: ““Over the last three decades, obesity rates among children and adolescents have nearly tripled,” said CDC Director Thomas R. Frieden, MD. “Obese children are more likely to have asthma, depression, diabetes, and other serious and costly health problems.”[2] The concept of my product is to create and sell pure fruits with the appearance of food liked by children. For instance, the first product to be launched will be pieces of apple with the form and the color of French fries. That means that fresh apples will be cut into thick slivers and...
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...4P’s Analysis of Apple’s iPhone 5 26-Nov-12 [Type the company name] [Type the author name] Word Count: 3038 Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION 2 1.1 Background of 4P’s principal 2 1.1.1 Product 2 1.1.2 Price 3 1.1.3 Promotion 3 1.1.4 Place 3 1.2 Purpose of the report 4 1.3 Brief information of product 4 2. Application of 4P’s of Marketing and iPhone 5 5 2.1 Product 5 2.1.1 Value through Design 6 2.1.2 Value through Features 7 2.1.3 Value through Brand Image 7 2.2 Price 8 2.2.1 Value through Price Options 8 2.2.2 Value through Purchase Options 8 2.2.3 Value through Higher Benefits vs. Price 9 References 10 Figure 1 10 Figure 2 11 1. INTRODUCTION Marketing is defined by Dr Philip Kotler as “The science and art of exploring, creating, and delivering value to satisfy the needs of a target market at a profit. Marketing identifies unfulfilled needs and desires.” (Goldblatt 2012, p 238) Therefore, marketing is the process that enlightens the potential customers about how a product or service is capable of delivering the value. This paper aims to analyze the 4P’s of marketing and how they are helpful in devising an effective marketing strategy capable of depicting the significance of the product in the customers’ life. For this purpose, iPhone 5 has been selected as the product for analysis. 1.1 Background of 4P’s principal 4P’s stands for four basic elements involved in the marketing of a commodity. These elements include...
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...for South Africa & one copy - current bank statement & one copy - reference letter from your employer/ education institution - visa fees for South African Visa | | Apple Marketing StrategyApple has been so successful in these last years thanks to his fresh, imaginative way to think and do its business: a winning combination of exceptional products, great style and design, great strategy, innovative marketing, sleek and enticing communications. Apple owes its overwhelming success in the last years to the iPhone and to the smart iPod and iTunes product combination, a combination of a great hardware piece with great style, great software, great performance, user friendly interface, with a good e-business service. The iPod + iTunes halo effect and new great Mac computers and Mac OS software did the rest in increasing Apple revenue stream. In the 5 years between 2003 to 2008 the Apple share value increased 25 times, from $7.5 to $180 per share. At july 2008 prices, before the US Financial Crisis, Apple stock market capitalization was $160 billion. In January 2010 Apple shares topped the $210 mark. But even the best companies with the best products have bottleneck factors which often avoid full exploitation of the opportunities. The iPad. The new Apple Tablet, the iPad - an unnecessary product? - iPad Marketing Strategy Steve Jobs claims the iPad gives the best way to experience the web. Yet, the iPad does not have Flash Player, Flash is...
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...not described in your research resources), its campaign idea, and how all or some IMC tools were used to convey the idea. d. Include also how the three IMC campaigns had generated news media coverage and/or social media communication e. Analyse similarities and differences of the three IMC campaigns f. Conclude on your favourite IMC campaign and reasons g. Suggest integrated marketing communications tips for marketers based on your analysis of the three IMC campaigns individual reflection (500 words) include in your report at the end a reflection on these questions: 1. what were the 'high' and 'low' moments of self-directed learning during the research and writing process, especially since part of self-directed learning required you to read ahead of lecture notes? 2. what have you learnt about the integrated marketing communications concept and specially about some or all of the IMC tools through this report? IMC Campaign Of Apple Executive Summary Steve Jobs established the Apple Company in 1971. Since then it has delivered and produced the best products and have become a...
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...Apple has toppled Google as the world's most valuable brand Marketing Management – Assignment Case Study Report CONTENTS CASE DESCRIPTION ...................................................................................................................................... - 3 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................................. - 4 HISTORY .......................................................................................................................................................... - 5 CREDIBILITY CHECK .................................................................................................................................... - 6 HOW APPLE ACHIEVED IT? ......................................................................................................................... - 7 Constantly Improving Products ..................................................................................................................... - 7 Creating New Products .................................................................................................................................. - 7 High Margins ................................................................................................................................................. - 8 Distribution .....................................................................................................
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...markets is a critical part of every business. The potential markets will help in delivering the message that Apple hopes to achieve with the iPad. By using the different marketing channels, Apple may be able to get a competitive advantage for the product by entering it at the right time. Apple continues to create products consumers love. Consumers and current customers are already excited about the launch of the new iPad Apple’s products speak for themselves; putting time into creating a marketing plan is necessary, however, no research is needed. Apple pretty much has an idea of who their target audience is. Executive Summary Apple is a top producer and innovator in the electronics market, and the Apple iPad is a product that marketer’s believe the consumer and the business sector are receptive too. Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) utilizes branding that hopes to provide messages to Apple’s target markets. The Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) plan for Apple iPad includes the opportunity analysis, marketing assessment, marketing strategy, IMC objectives, tactical planning, advertising, personal selling, PR, and evaluation. Apple products have been around for decades; the company has stayed competitive through by innovation. The first generation iPad released in April of 2010. However, Apple did take pre-orders weeks prior to its release. Apple iPad’s range in price from the mid $300’s to $800’s, which means the target audience for the iPad includes your...
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...Monograph on the Apple Business Model @2003 Introduction. In 1984, Apple and the Macintosh challenged the world with the dramatic portrayal of a revolutionary woman hurling a hammer at an image of the establishment. With the Twentieth Anniversary of that event approaching, now is a good time to take a look back at this revolution and take stock of the new revolution that the Mac OS X operating system offers. Despite Time Magazine's 80 Days That Changed The World, it would appear that Apple doesn't get much credit for the revolution it sparked in personal computing. As the leading innovator in the computer market, and with a balance sheet holding of four billion in cash, neither its stock value nor its market share is very high. Every few months or so, a journalist reports on impending trouble for Apple Computer. Part of the reason for this negative press is that its main competitor has a 95% market share and billions more in cash. By any other standards, Apple would be judged to be an astonishing success, but a bigger question remains: Why is the Apple market share so small when it has a superior product? Blaming Microsoft for the 'ills' of Apple really misses the point. Both companies were formed early in the computer age, both had product, innovation and opportunity at a critical time, but their history is vastly different. Apple's small market share must be the result of its business model. While the business model has failed the aspirations of the Macintosh Revolution...
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...Assignment No.3 “Better a consistently applied mediocre strategy, than a series of ad hoc brilliant strategies.” Introduction to strategic planning To achieve certain strategically valuable results, specific actions are required to be planned and acted upon by an organisation or an individual. What inputs are made by the management of an organisation define the expected outputs. Steiner, George A. (2010) in his book explains that strategic planning is indissolubly mixed with field of management these days and is not regarded as a separate process. Managers focus has largely shifted from ‘operations only’ to ‘strategize and operate’ philosophy (Steiner, 2010). However, organisations are in a state of dilemma over the concept of effective strategy implementation (Grimshaw, et al., 2004). Some believe in single strategical approach that is consistent with one pre-planned scheme which slowly adapts to the environment; is most effective, while others point of view is that; to survive in this competitive market environment one has to adopt to series of ad hoc brilliant strategies because it can provide their business cutting edge over the others (Pietersen, 2002). I believe that both the strategies has a role to play in achieving desired strategical outcomes. What is important is that they fit right in the current environment and are implemented in a risk free manner. Changes in theories of Strategic planning When strategic planning was modernised in 1950s, large scale companies...
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