...Mike’s Bikes Paper # 1 Instructions: Complete a five year simulation, and answer the following questions on the actual approach you used for the simulation. You may type your answers directly on this form, but the completed document must be 2-3 pages in length (please do not change the margins). Due November 25, 11:59pm 1. What is your overall strategy (Selling on Price or Value?) A. If selling on low price, what is the implication for decisions you will make on spending (Advertising, PR, Branding, Channel Support, Quality, Efficiency, etc.)? My Overall strategy eventually was to provide a moderately priced product at suggested cost and again and medial quality. After dabbling in the program for a while, I began to somewhat realize how things worked. I noticed through the reports that the Mountain Bike relied mostly on advertising, and PR had a “low” impact on overall sales, so it stated. I began by advertising it heavily in the areas in which the marketing reports stated reached the target audience the most. I completely avoided the PR since it was stated to have little impact on sales for this specific product. I had also avoided Branding at first and wanted to focus more on the when I had multiple products on sale. I began to notice as I went that even though the share price was increasing, my sales and product awareness were lacking, especially in comparison to the competitions sales even though my price was quite lower than theirs. I assume this is due to...
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...[pic] MODULE BOOKLET Module Title: Branding Module Code: MK2012 Session 2010-11 Semester AUTUMN This module is supported by Weblearn. Students are advised to access the site on a regular basis, at least once a week Welcome to the Module This booklet has been designed to provide you with an overview of the aims, learning outcomes, structure, curriculum and assessment of this module. The teaching team will of course help you with any queries you may have, but we hope this document will provide the means to enable you to participate fully in the learning process and give you the basic information you need to make the most of your studies. Details of the Teaching Team Module Leader: Rehunma Ali-Choudhury Office Location: Room MG2-12, Moorgate, City Campus Email: r.alichoudhury@londonmet.ac.uk Telephone: 0207 320 1604 Office hours As published on office door and on Weblearn or by appointment Module Tutor: Sharmila Brown Office Location: Room SH206, Stapleton House, North Campus Email sharmila.brown@londonmet.ac.uk Telephone 020 7133 3387 Office Hours As published on office door and on Weblearn or by appointment . Subject Librarians (City Campus): L Simmons, Moorgate Library, ( 1602 Subject Librarian (North Campus): Charlotte Hobson, Holloway Road Learning Centre, ( 2718 Further Sources of Support: Academic & Study Skills If you feel you need further assistance with study and...
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...Journal * Adweek * USA Today Money Section COURSE OVERVIEW Which brands make you happy? Starbucks? Apple? Nike? Coca Cola? What draws you into these brands? Do you think the brands you purchase are a reflection of who you are? How do companies create compelling brand experiences? How could you cultivate a brand that makes consumers happy? This course explores such questions with the goal of identifying the ingredients for building and managing an inspired brand. The course will interweave lectures, guest speakers, readings and in-class exercises—all of which will culminate in a Brand Audit group project that students will present in the final days of class. The course will provide students with an appreciation of the role of branding and (taking a consumer-centric approach) will augment students’ ability to think creatively and critically about the strategies and tactics involved in building, leveraging, defending, and sustaining...
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...this course is developing a strategy audit. In this module, you will outline and draft a preliminary framework for your final product. This provides you with the opportunity to get feedback before a final submission. In Module 1, you reviewed the instructions for the capstone strategy audit assignment and grading rubric due in Module 5. By now, you have completed the following steps: • Identified the organization for your report • Interviewed at least one key mid-level or senior-level manager • Created a market position analysis • Conducted an external environmental scan in preparation of your final report and presentation In this assignment, you will generate a preliminary strategy audit in preparation for your final course project. Prepare a report that includes the following: • In preparation for your course project, prepare the preliminary strategy audit using the tools and framework you have focused on so far including the following: o Analysis of the company value proposition, market position, and competitive advantage o External environmental scan/five forces analysis • Identify the most important (5-7) strategic issues facing the organization or business unit. o You may modify the strategic issues in your final report based on the additional analysis you will conduct in the next module as well as the feedback you receive on this paper from your instructor. o Keep in mind that it is important to look at the strategic issue(s) from more than just one perspective...
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...in terms of innovation and new technology products. Companies in this industry are benefiting from rapid growth have sales and earnings that are expanding at a faster rate than firms in other industries but, electronic industry has low barrier to enter and exit. The technology of electronic product is easy to copy that makes Sony faces with many competitors so Sony should try to be the first and fast entrant to develop and launch new products to market in order to gain high profit. Sony moved to expand their branding strategies with the potentially unlimited difference of the global market. The target consumer group, Sony Walkman will focus on teenager, and young consumer groups. Often the concept of “youth” came to play a predominate role in many of Sony Walkman’s advertisings. By emphasizing consumer driven design and hip sensibility, Sony played a pivotal role in developing much of the branding and lifestyle marketing that has become a central strategy for Sony Walkman. Entertainment giants “Sony” were the first one to envision the portable music player when they launched the first Walkman in the year 1979 and they were very successful in 1981. At that time, at least 20 companies entered to the market with similar products. Competitors cut down the price and sell the products cheaper that makes Sony lost a huge market share. As a result, Sony needs to look for new strategies to become more competitive...
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...date | Submitted on | 18th September 2015 | 13th December 2015 by 5.00pm | | Internal Verifier | Dr George Panagiotou | Assignment title | Westfield-Stratford City | Instructions | * An electronic copy of your assessment must be fully uploaded by the deadline date and time. * You must submit one single PDF or MS Office Word document. Any relevant images or screenshots must be included within the same MS Office Word or PDF document. * The last version you upload will be the one that is marked. Your paper will be marked if you have indicated this as your final submission. * Review the mitigating circumstances policy for information relating to extensions. * The file size must not exceed 20MB. * Answer the criteria in order, clearly indicating the pass criteria number. * Ensure that all work has been proof-read and checked prior to submission. * Ensure that the layout of your documents are in a professional format with font style Arial, font size 12 for the text, font 14 for sub heading and font 16 for main heading, line spacing 1.5 and justified. * Use the Harvard referencing system; otherwise it will be considered as plagiarised work. * Ensure that you back-up your work regularly and apply version control to your documents. * Ensure that any file you upload is virus-free, not corrupted and not protected by a password otherwise it will be treated as a non-submission. * You must NOT submit a paper copy or email of this assessment to any member...
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...University of westminster | WOMAN’S TOILETRY INDUSTRY | Principle’s Of Marketing | Seminar Leader: Jennifer Chang | Word Count: | 12/9/2010 | By Taslima Khanom, Sinem Sisman, Hamda Batah and Zhaneta | Table of Contents 1. Executive Summary 3 2. Terms of reference 3 3. Industry Information 3 4. Overview of adverts 4 5. Segmenting, Targeting and Positioning 5 6. Consumer Buying Behaviour 8 7. Promotion 12 8. Communication strategy 16 9. Price 17 10. Product 18 11. Place 20 12. Critique & Recommendations 22 13. Bibliography 23 14. Appendices 26 1. Executive Summary 2. Terms of reference 3. Industry Information The Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Association annual report (CTPA), (2009) declares ‘Mass toiletries have performed less well with higher growth from units (4.3%) than value (2.5%)’, as seen by the sales figures in Table 1.1. In addition to this Mintel (2010) suggests ‘women spend an average £653.64 a year on beauty products’. Such products include toiletries like cosmetics, fragrances and personal care products as seen in table 1.1. The director of Research at Mintel, Joan Holleran (2009) states "Personal care companies need to focus on value, feel-good benefits and new product innovation to keep shoppers interested" in order to generate sales growth. The distribution channel of the companies within the industry include direct and multiple selling depending on the specific product categories, these...
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...given below: Mailing Officer Services Block No. 28 Allama Iqbal Open University H-8, Islamabad 051-9057611-12 Majed Rashid Director Overseas Education & E-Learning & Course Coordinator ALLAMA IQBAL OPEN UNIVERSITY, ISLAMABAD (Commonwealth of Learning Executive MBA/MPA Programme) WARNING 1. PLAGIARISM OR HIRING OF GHOST WRITER(S) FOR SOLVING THE ASSIGNMENT(S) WILL DEBAR THE STUDENT FROM AWARD OF DEGREE/CERTIFICATE, IF FOUND AT ANY STAGE. 2. SUBMITTING ASSIGNMENTS BORROWED OR STOLEN FROM OTHER(S) AS ONE’S OWN WILL BE PENALIZED AS DEFINED IN “AIOU PLAGIARISM POLICY”. Course: Marketing Management (5565) Semester: Autumn, 2013 Level Executive MBA/MPA Total Marks: 100 Instructions a) All written assignment must be well organized, presented in an easy-to-read format, and neat. If your handwriting is not legible, type or compose the written assignment. Moreover, pay particularly close attention to grammar, spelling punctuation and understandability. Communication is extremely important in this course. b) Documentation is likewise very important. Un-supported statements or opinions are worth less to the reader who desires to verify your finding. Complete and specific documentation is mandatory. Also, your references should be to primary sources, except in rare unusual situation. c) Quoting should be kept to an absolute minimum. ASSIGNMENT No.1 Q. 1 Discuss...
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...INTERNSHIP REPORT ON Marketing practices and policies of Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. Rawnak Jamal Adnan. ID: 07882795 Department of Marketing, Jagannath University . To, Mr.Md.Mahathy Hassan Jewel Lecturer Department of Marketing Jagannath University, Dhaka Letter of Transmittal 15th October, 2012 Supervisor Mr.Md.Mahathy Hassan Jewel Lecturer Department of Marketing Jagannath University, Bangladesh. Subject: Submission of the internship working report. Dear Sir, With great pleasure I have prepared this Internship Report on Al-Arafah Islami Bank Ltd. Hopefully this report will provide you a good insight about the marketing practice in bank’s activities. It was a wonderful experience working on this report. I would, therefore, thank you for giving me the opportunity to undertake the preparation of this report. I am grateful for your kind co-operation and immense support. To prepare this report I have tried my best to accumulate relevant information from all available sources. Thanking you once again. Rawnak Jamal Adnan ID No: 07882795 Session: 2007-2008(2ND batch) BBA, Department of Marketing AL-ARAFAH ISLAMI BANK LIMITED Banani Branch, 16 Kamal Ataturk Avenue, Dhaka. Phone: 9822250...
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...this report it to provide an analysis and evaluation of the role of the Internet on the fashion industry as well as comparing and contrasting the e-marketing mix strategies of two competing e-businesses Nike Inc and Sass & Bide. Firstly, the report will critically analysis the roles of the Internet on the Fashion Industry. Secondly, the report will highlight ways in which the Internet has significantly changed the way the Fashion industry operates. Thirdly, the report will analysis and compare the product mix strategies of both Nike and Sass & Bide. Fourthly, the report will analysis and compare the price mix strategies of both Nike and Sass & Bide. Fifthly, the report will analysis and compare the promotion mix strategies of both Nike and Sass & Bide. Sixthly, the report will analysis and compare the place mix strategies of both Nike and Sass & Bide. Seventhly, the report will summarise the key findings from the analysis of Nike and Sass & Bide. Lastly, the report will outline whether superior marketing mix strategies are found in either Nike or Sass & Bide. * The report is successful in highlighting the varied roles the Internet has within the Fashion industry and how it has significantly changed the way the industry operates. * The report demonstrates differences between the e-marketing mix strategies of Nike and Sass & Bide that allow each business to have success, profitability and growth * The report allows...
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...Internship Report A Study on the Sales and Distribution Of QUBEE Internship Report A Study on the Sales and Distribution Of QUBEE Prepared By: Md.Mohebul Alam ID (04204017) BRAC University Prepared For: Suntu Kumar Ghosh Faculty Supervisor Second Supervisor Syeda Shaharbanu Shahbazi Senior Lecture Date of Submission:June 21, 2010 LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL JUNE 21, 2010 Suntu Kumar Gosh Senior Lecturer & BBA Coordinator, BBS Department, BRAC University Dear Sir; This is to inform you that I have completed the internship report titled A Study on the Sales and Distribution of Qubee, which has been prepared as a requirement for the completion of the BBA Program of BRAC University. Qubee(Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh Ltd.) is the First WiMAX company of Bangladesh. Augere Holdings and its partners Teleport Bangladesh and Aamra Networks formed the joint venture Augere Wireless Broadband Bangladesh Ltd. While working on the report, I have tried to follow each and every guideline that you had advised. It has been a very enlightening experience to work in this new venture and I have thoroughly enjoyed my internship period at Qubee. The authority of Qubee has also extended their cooperation whenever required. Sincerely Yours, Md.Mohebul Alam ID (04204017) Acknowledgment I would first like to thank my faculty advisor, Suntu Kumar Ghosh, Senior Lecturer of BBS Dept. BRAC University for guiding me throughout the course of my internship program...
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...MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) (Revised) 1. The Program: The importance of „management‟ as a professional study can today be compared with that of obtaining a normal graduate degree in order to be called educated. It is just short of becoming a compulsion. Businesses and institutions are growing in complexity and size. They are cutting across space and time by embracing technology, globalization and information. Mere operational efficiency is no more sufficient. Managerial capabilities have become necessary for firms to act on a global platform. Although there are a large number of institutions offering MBA programs, many of them just churn out non employable MBAs. A good institute must incorporate what the industry requires with changing times. The SMU way to Management degree or diploma is to mould the learning towards this objective. With this perspective it has introduced several programs which are geared to meet the industry requirement. These areas are Banking, Information System, Retail Operations and Healthcare. It is planning to offer more programs in the field of environment, disaster management, and media. The master of business administration (MBA) is an integrated program designed to provide an advanced program in management for those seeking managerial positions in industry, commerce and services. The core subjects are aimed at developing knowledge and skills in fundamental management disciplines. The program also involves participation in group work with...
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...1.1 Introduction of the organization GREY ADVERTISING BANGLADESH LIMITED Grey Advertising Bangladesh Limited is one of the leading advertising agencies in Bangladesh. According to the AD age (An International advertising magazine) Grey is the third largest ad agency in Bangladesh in term of annual revenue. Grey Advertising is one of the newest ad agencies as well. Started only in 1996, Grey has been able to strengthen its market position strongly – thanks to its multinational experience and ‘Global’ approach to business. A Grey Global Group Inc, USA company, Grey has one of the most exquisite portfolios in the country. The major clients are British American Tobacco Bangladesh (BAT), Procter & Gamble (P&G), Glaxo SmithKline (GSK) Vaccination, GSK Consumer Health Care, Philips Lighting, Lafarge Cement, City Cell Digital, Novartis, Dhaka Bank, Gallery Apex, International School Dhaka, Pacific motors, Shark Energy Drink, Igloo, Coca-Cola, Siemens, Aarong etc. It is worth mentioning that BAT, P&G, and GSK are all global partners of GREY WORLDWIDE. The only multinational company in the country, Grey has proven its worth over past few years. From establishing a new brand like Virgin drinks or CityCell Digital to continuing the Global Corporate image of BAT, Grey is termed as the most respected ad agency in Bangladesh. Managed by the professionals having proven track record, Grey maintains one of the smallest workforces to run its multi-million taka operations. The creativity...
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... Web Sites http://www.gmmso3.com , http://www.janavaras.com Introduction This course utilizes web based software named GMMSO (Global Marketing Management System Online, http://www.gmmso3.com ) as the basis of instruction along with targeted lectures on international business strategic planning. GMMSO software is a global marketing/management research and strategic planning tool that will enable you to: • Conduct a company situation analysis in a global context • Identify countries with high market potential for the company’s product/service • Conduct and in-depth market/competitive analysis and select the best country market • Determine the best entry mode strategy and develop the marketing plan To this end, the course requires integration of knowledge from this and other courses and bridges the gap between theory and the real world of business. This module organizes learning around projects that involve students in problem-solving, decision making, and investigative activities. It provides students with the opportunity to work relatively autonomously and in groups culminating in the production of realistic reports that integrate managerial realism into the classroom. Users are provided with helpful tools such as step-by-step instructions, user guide, targeted internet resources, case examples and a glossary. Intended Learning Outcomes The intended learning outcomes are that on completion of this module, the student should be able to: 1. Critically...
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...http://tychong.umuc.edu/wws/showSyllabus.jsp?sectionTitle=all Syllabus for 1206AMBA6509044 Faculty Contact Information Dr. Murray R. Millson Email: mmillson@csumb.edu Course Introduction AMBA 650, Marketing Management and Innovation is a 6-credit seminar in the MBA Program. There are 10 weeks in the semester. There is no break in the semester The Summer 2012 semester begins July 5 and ends September 11, 2012 The last date to withdraw is August 18, 2012 Course Description (Formerly AMBA 603.) Prerequisite: AMBA 640. An exploration of the essentials of marketing management: setting marketing goals for an organization with consideration of internal resources and marketing opportunities, planning and executing activities to meet these goals, and measuring progress toward their achievement. Focus is on the concept of innovation in business, including the introduction of new market offerings and the use of new technologies, strategies, and tactics for achieving marketing objectives. An integrative approach combines discussions on theory of marketing management with industry analysis and practical implications. Assignments include the design and marketing of innovative products, analysis of the application of modern marketing strategies and tactics using examples from participants organizations, and practicing a holistic approach to marketing management. Course Goals/Objectives At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. Assess the role marketing plays in...
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