...M560 Marketing Excellence – Red Bull November 5, 2013 1. What are Red Bull’s greatest strengths and risks as more companies (like Coca-Cola, Pepsi, and Monster) enter the energy drink category and gain market share? Although Red Bull is a fairly young brand, it is currently the worldwide market leader in energy drinks. Originally conceived in 1982, the drink was founded in Austria in 1987 and then went international in 1992 with its introduction into Hungary (“Red Bull SWOT Analysis”). Today, Red Bull sells more than 4 billion cans of energy drinks each year in more than 160 countries (Kotler & Keller, 2012). Red Bull’s success over the past ~20 years can be attributed to the company’s ability to highlight its strengths and minimize its weakness. Understanding these strengths and weaknesses are important for Red Bull to maintain its current position as the market leader. In addition to being the current market leader, Red Bull’s strengths include its marketing strategy and its alliances with distributors. Red Bull’s marketing strategy is vastly different from other companies in the beverage industry. Rather than employing traditional marketing techniques, Red Bull has adopted “anti-branding” and “anti-marketing” strategies. They have used no print, billboards, banner ads, or Super Bowl spots, and minimal television ads. Instead they focus on viral marketing based on word of mouth and a “seeding program” focused on getting Red Bull products into trendy shops,...
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...Slater White STR 356 Sports Promotion Professor Walpole 5/2/12 The World of Red Bull Red Bull is a sugary, caffeinated drink intended to give consumers a boost of energy. Available in cans ranging from, 8, 12, 16 and 20oz cans. Founded in 1984 by Austrian businessman Dietrich Mateschitz, Red Bull has become the worlds leading energy drink, a staple in many young, and active people’s lives. Much of Red Bull’s triumph in the industry comes from its ability to market itself within the sports industry. The approach is aggressive and exceeds simple sponsorship. Red Bull focuses much of its time on brand management, and ownership allows it to completely control how its brand is connected with a given sport. The drink claims to improve some of the most important attributes of successful sports people – fast reactions, concentration and endurance. Priding itself on these attributes, Red Bull realized how effective the drink would be within the sports industry. As soon as Mateschitz realized the possible profitability Red Bull could generate within the sports industry there was nothing stopping him. Red Bull began supporting approximately 500 extreme sports athletes and hosting exclusive parties for these amazing competitors. By 1997, Red Bull’s buzz marketing strategy proved successful. Brandon Steiner, of Steiner Sports Marketing says, "It's a good relationship with what the drink stands for and what the sport stands for. It doesn't surprise me to see that kind of synergy....
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...| Product Analysis: Monster Energy Drink | Bill ClymerWednesday August 14, 2013Written by: Maira Khalid | PART A Situation Analysis Monster Beverage Corporation The Hansen Beverage company (recently changing their name to Monster Beverage Corporation on January 5th of 2012), was a family owned and operated company in the 1930’s, selling freshly squeezed juices to local film studios. In the 1970’s, one of the Hansen brothers decided to transition their beverage business into marketing ‘natural sodas’. This was the upturn of the company that led them to where they are today. Today, Monster Beverage Corp. has transformed into the largest energy drink company in Canada with sales of more than $ 2.1 billion in 2012. Monster beverages have always been, and still claim to be free of preservatives, caffeine, sodium, artificial flavours and colours. Although many people believe that all energy drinks contain high levels of caffeine and are not healthy, the company’s mission statement which has not changed since Jan 5th, 2012 when the company changed its name, states otherwise. The Mission Statement The mission of Monster Beverage Corp. is to satisfy consumers' needs for superior quality and great tasting, healthy, natural and functional beverages. Our beverages will be positioned as an upscale brand and will often be marketed at a premium to competitive mainstream products. This mission statement provides Monster Beverage Corp. with the information needed for...
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...Vacancy for Brand Manager Dekko Group and Red Bull both wanted candidates having minimum 5 years experiment. Both Dekko Group and Red Bull wants Brand Mangers who have previous professional experience including the experience of maintaining and operating big, sophisticated establishment. They both want candidates who have good communication and who are capable of handling others as well as themselves. Both companies want candidates who have Bachelor's degree; MBA not required, but preferred. The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): Brand Planning/Development, Marketing. They also mentioned that the candidates should have strong drives to achieve results. Red Bull published the ad in a highly professional way, whereas Dekko Group did not do it. Red Bull mentioned their requirements in bulletin points and in detail, which highlight each and every point and Dekko Group, wrote all their requirements in one paragraph which is little vague. Red Bull mentioned the age limit Dekko Group did not. Red Bull mentioned key results and deliverables (what does success look like) but Dekko Group did not say anything regarding this. Red Bull broadly described about major activities to ensure achievement of key results and deliverables and Dekko did not mention about it. Red Bull did not mention the salary they will give but Dekko Group clearly mentioned it. 1. Dekko Group did not mentioned key results and deliverables (what does success look like) 2. Dekko...
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...Strategic Choices and Evaluation Christel McCrory STR/581 April 23, 2012 Professor Frank C. Bearden Strategic Choices and Evaluation Target Stores Strategic Choice and Evaluation The first Target Store was opened in 1962 by the Dayton Company. Though there were other discount chains in the US at that point of time, many of them do not exist today. Target was able to adapt itself to the changing environment and by 2002; it was the second largest discount retailer in the US (Target.com, 2012) http://www.icmrindia.org/casestudies/catalogue/Business%20Strategy/BSTR164.htm] In June 2002, Target Corporation (Target) had 1,330 retail stores in 47 states of the United States. Even though it only had a fifth of the sales and profits of Wal-Mart, it had a loyal customer base that was looking for a trendy, yet, affordable range of merchandise (Hays, 2002 pg. 2). Target's customers, whom it referred to as 'Guests', were younger and more affluent than that of its rival Wal-Mart | | An early strategic choice to build a brand around the Target name fostered the company's steady growth. From the very beginning, George Dayton's strategy was to position Target as an upscale discount chain at which the prices would be just above the lowest prices. To achieve this upscale image, it offered trendy and stylish goods in an environment that was bright and attractive, unlike other discount stores of the time (HBS Working Knowledge, 2004 para 2). Once a generic strategy is selected...
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...Executive Strategic Plan STR/581 Strategic Planning and Implementation Causley Edwards, Instructor April 9, 2013 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary…………………………………………………………3 II. Company background and Mission, Vision, and Values Statement........3-4 III. Environmental Scan…………………………………………………….....4-6 a. External Analysis…………………………………………………………4 b. Internal Analysis………………………………………………………….5 c. Competitive Position and Possibilities…………………………………...5-6 IV. Strategies used for the Company………………………………………….6-8 V. Implementation Plan……………………………………………………….8-13 VI. Risk Management Plan…………………………………………………….13-14 I. Executive Summary Target prides itself on its charitable contributions and being an environmentally friendly corporation. This is one of Target Corporation’s many strong characteristics. Their strengths include innovative techniques, branding, and design. With strengths, there come weaknesses for companies. Target’s weaknesses include the lack of geographic locations and numerous litigation cases. Competitor competition, along with a recovering economy, serves as threats to the retail industry. There are many opportunities for Target, such as expansion into the global market, continued growth in private label, and broadening their target demographic to increase the market share. II. Company Background and Mission, Vision, and Values Statement In 1962, the first Target store was opened by the Dayton Dry Goods Company...
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...International Marketing Management (IBU5MKG) [pic] Title : International Marketing Plan “Monster Energy Drink” Lecturer : Mr. Mike Turner Student : Ekapon Srisittichaikul - 15996703 Kasemvit Lohitkul - 15954478 Mengxi Xu - 15999067 Hsieh Hsinng-Jen - 15942765 Yaxian Tang - 15707254 Shuqing Zhang - 15498769 Hanjie Mei - 15619403 TABLE OF CONTENT Executive summary………..……………………………………………………...............……...3 Political system……………………..…………………………...……………..…...…………….5 Legal system…………………….……….………………….................................................……7 Economic statistics and activity…………….……………...……………….........…..………….8 Geographical setting……………………………………..…...…………….…..........................14 Social environment…………...………………...........................................................................15 Cultural environment…………...………………......................................................................19 Technology…………...……………….......................................................................................22 Trading infrastructure…………...………………....................................................................24 The market…………...……………….......................................................................................27 The company………...………………………………………………………............................31 Statement...
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...Contents Executive Summary Introduction of Badin Badin lies east of the Indus River. The region is swampy, fertile for growing rice; some oil fields are located near the town in the seasonally inundated [Insert the details of Badin from Internet Badin website] LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS It is not easy to introduce technological innovations in livestock production at the level of the smallholder. Without adequate knowledge of taboos, customs and the sociology of village communities, the researcher has little hope of establishing methods to improve traditional systems. Subsistence farmers must first ensure their families' food supply. Only then can they think of improving the condition of their livestock. Thus, if technical innovations are to be successful, they must be introduced taking into account the following requirements: • There must be an immediate financial return from the application of the innovation • The innovation must be relatively simple and should not interfere with normal farm activities, such as planting or harvesting • The livestock venture must entail minimal risk • The innovation should not be hazardous or arduous, unless returns are exceptionally high • It should not cut across religious or other cultural activities. The introduction of technologies is discussed in detail by Dolberg (1982, 1983) on the basis of experiences with the development of new livestock technologies in India and Bangladesh. His analytical framework...
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...an article entitled “Jittery: Too Much Caffeine Can Mess with Your Mind”, the dangerous side effects of excessive amounts of caffeine was discussed. (Lam, Miles, Nyseen 2009). Energy drinks are toxic and contain dangerous levels of caffeine, and regulations should be implemented by our government that would make it illegal for individuals under the age of 18 to purchase these beverages. This will reduce the percentage of young adolescence blindly exposing themselves to danger, possibly encourage them to pick healthier beverages to consume, as well as protect our children. Caffeinated energy drinks are filled with unsafe levels of caffeine. The consumption of these beverages are a part of a big craze amongst teens. It seems as if the marketing of these specific types of products are geared towards our youth. With cool names such as “Rock Star”, “Full Throttle”, and “Monster”, the energy drink industry has successfully managed to draw in a mass appeal from the adolescence population towards their brands. The potency of caffeine with in these beverages created to increase power and stamina are...
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...Type Founded Cooperative 1946 Chairman, Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd. (GCMMF) Dairy Listing of product is given below Template:Revenue$1 billion USD (in 2006-07) 2.41 million milk producers www.amul.com Headquarters Anand, India Key people Industry Products Revenue Employees Website triumph of indigenous technology. Of the marketing savvy of a farmers' organisation. And of a proven model for dairy development. Sales Turnover 1994-95 1995-96 1996-97 1997-98 1998-99 1999-00 2000-01 2001-02 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 Rs (million) 11140 13790 15540 18840 22192 22185 22588 23365 27457 28941 29225 37736 42778 52554 US $ (in million) 355 400 450 455 493 493 500 500 575 616 672 850 1050 1325 GCMMF LTD Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation GCMMF: An Overview Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) is India's largest food products marketing organisation. It is a state level apex body of milk cooperatives in Gujarat which aims to provide remunerative returns to the farmers and also serve the interest of consumers by providing quality products which are good value for money Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) is the largest Organisation in FMCG industry engaged in marketing of milk & milk products under the brand names of AMUL and SAGAR with an annual turnover exceeding Rs 5000 crores. GCMMF is a unique organisation. It's a body created by Farmers, managed by competent professionals...
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...Introduction “Don’t Bully My Breed” is a registered 501c3 non-profit animal rescue and advocacy group that is dedicated saving “pit bull” type dogs from animal control and kill shelters and placing them in foster homes located all over Illinois and Northwest Indiana. This non-profit organization works very hard to assist the public with protecting and caring for these breeds. The organization helps to spay/neuter, fight against breed-specification legislation, help other rescue organizations and individuals by posting images of their dogs on their webpage for viewers to see, screen adoption applications for other non-profit organizations, educate the public about responsible bully breed ownership, combat dog fighting, and help promote a positive image and understanding of all bully breeds. They are a 100% volunteer organization and rely solely on donations from supporters, adoptions, and money they raise through fundraisers which all go right back to the dogs. In 2014, this organization helped rescue, rehabilitate, and, when they were ready, find forever homes for over 40 bully breed dogs. The non-profit organization “Don’t Bully My Breed” provides pit bull advocates with a code of ethics, and they fully support and help rescuers/owners practice ways of being a good handler of this specific breed by providing guidelines for them. So the question is, how do we make an organization receive a better reputation and more awareness to the public due to the type of breed of dog they...
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...Abstract Gatorade is an international sports energy drink brand owned by PepsiCo that was founded in Florida. The company has researched new innovative ways to promote hydration and nutrition among athletes across the globe. Gatorade was founded by Dr. Robert Cade and Dr. Dana Shires in 1965 and has been a leader in the sports energy drink industry with a significant amount of market share. Currently, Gatorade is the official sports drink of the NFL, NBA, PGA, and many other athletic organizations. As the first mover in the sports energy drink market, Gatorade has set itself apart from rivals like PowerAde and Vitamin Water by creating value for customers by establishing business relationships, conducting scientific research, and product innovation. The Gatorade Company is part of QTG (Quaker, Tropicana, Gatorade) and has been a subdivision of PepsiCo since 1998. When Quaker Oats acquired the company in 1983, it was the largest energy drink company in the world with market share of 97% (Rovell, 2006). The company’s product line focuses on rehydration, recovery, energy, and sports performance. Gatorade is considered an innovative product as it was the first mover in the sports energy drink market. Prior to Gatorade entering this market, water was the only other source for hydration among athletes. This paper will analyze how Gatorade aims to achieve the five elements of strategy by focusing on product, place, and promotion. Gatorade was founded by Dr. Robert Cade and Dr...
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...MISSION STATEMENT: Blenz Coffee has simple philosophy: use premium ingredients in beverages while striving to make each customer’s day better. Blenz coffee makes sure that costumer leave the store in a happier mood than when they arrived. Each drink is made just for Customer. Blenz coffee expert baristas individually prepare drinks with a personal touch, because they believe that an authentic latte should be made with latte art. Keys to Success Blenz Coffee has identified several keys which will be instrumental in the success of the company. * Develop the finest product. * Exceed customer expectations. * Employ strict financial controls. OBJECTIVE: Blenz Coffee's objectives are to build brand awareness and customer service excellence, while increasing sales. Blenz Coffee intends to utilize the following strategies to achieve these objectives: * Develop a high-quality menu of different and real coffee blends and other premium products. * Provide an excellent service experience, anticipating the needs of the customers and delivering the best service. * Influencing the old traditional roaster methods to increase market penetration with the finest product available. BLENZ PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The Blenz coffee shop has a reputation for good quality products with reasonable prices. Blenz uses fresh and high-quality raw material, keeping strict food hygiene, and training employees to build customer loyalty.Blenz café actually uses real ingredients....
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...SPOTLIGHT ON THE NEW MARKETING ORGANIZATION Spotlight HBR.ORG ARTWORK Markus Linnenbrink DIEDRITTEDIMENSION, 2011 JVA/Prison, Düsseldorf Rath, Germany The Ultimate Marketing Machine Most marketing organizations are stuck in the last century. Here’s how the best meet the challenges of the digital age. by Marc de Swaan Arons, Frank van den Driest, and Keith Weed July–August 2014 Harvard Business Review 55 SPOTLIGHT ON THE NEW MARKETING ORGANIZATION In the past decade, what marketers do to engage customers has changed almost beyond recognition. With the possible exception of information technology, we can’t think of another discipline that has evolved so quickly. Tools and strategies that were cutting-edge just a few years ago are fast becoming obsolete, and new approaches are appearing every day. Yet in most companies the organizational structure of the marketing function hasn’t changed since the practice of brand management emerged, more than 40 years ago. Hidebound hierarchies from another era are still commonplace. Marketers understand that their organizations need an overhaul, and many chief marketing o cers are tearing up their org charts. But in our research and our work with hundreds of global marketing organizations, we’ve found that those CMOs are struggling with how to draw the new chart. What does the ideal structure look like? Our answer is that this is the wrong question. A simple blueprint does not exist. Marketing leaders instead must ask, “What...
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...Richard Attias Become a fan Email The Development Factor: The Challenge of Sport in the 21st Century Posted: 10/21/2014 8:39 am EDT Updated: 10/29/2014 9:59 Sport occupies a peculiar place in world dynamics in that it surpasses the limitations of geographical boundaries and social classes. Still, a gap remains between developed and developing nations when it comes to sport. In the industrialized world, sport as an economic sector represents approximately 2% of GDP. For developing economies, though, the challenge remains making sport a factor of economic development, and a driver for social change, so it benefits all citizens in the long term. UNESCO's 1978 International Charter of Physical Education and Sport classified sport as "a fundamental right for all." But the low place sport occupies in the developing world's priorities shows that its importance as an educational and social tool is not yet universal. Everyone agrees that sport contributes to economic development by creating jobs and stimulating business activity. The organization of a major sporting event, for example, is a great opportunity for the local economy. The thousands of people who attend will spend money on food, lodging, transportation and other, related tourist activities. However, in recent years, we see these economic benefits are obvious only the short term. If we take the example of South Africa in 2010, the positive impact of the World Cup was, in terms of job creation and reduced crime...
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