dropping prices and increasing product range, is Woolworths diluting its value proposition? No, Woolworths is not diluting its value proposition by dropping prices and increasing its product range. Own-brand products bring great value and perceived quality, synonymous with the Woolworths brand. Reduced input costs do not result in a product quality alteration and therefore I suggest that no negative impact exists. Reduced pricing to remain competitive during tough economic conditions is a
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A "strategic extension campaign" (SEC) methodology developed by FAO has been introduced in Africa, the Near East, Asia and Latin America. This methodology emphasizes the importance of people's participation (i.e., intended beneficiaries such as fields extension workers and small farmers) in strategic planning, systematic management, and field implementation of agricultural extension and training programmes (see Fig. 2-4). Its extension strategies and messages are specifically developed and tailored
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Success factors of line extensions of fast-moving consumer goods Nijmegen Business School, Nijmegen, The Netherlands and Stern School of Business, New York, USA Keywords Brand extensions, Brands, Consumer behaviour, Marketing strategy, Product variety, Success Abstract Among the range of strategies available to a company, line extensions are an important way to keep a brand alive and to realize incremental financial growth. In order to be successful at introducing new extensions managers should understand
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customers through festivals and retail clients * They represent their own company/products * Low cost allows high mark up for retailers (industry avg 150%) Weaknesses: * Young, minimal life experience * Low end festivals can damage the brands image * A Tarnished retail product, occurring from cheaper sold products at Foxy’s festivals * Conflicting methods of distribution Current Financial Situation Alternative #1 Sara and Julie have the option to attend only three festivals
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THEORY AND HYPOTHESES DEVELOPMENT Since previous studies (Park et al. 1991; Roedder-John and Loken 1991) have shown that categorization and schema theories appear to provide a valid theoretical base for brand extension research, we base our predictions for reciprocity effects on the same theoretical ground. Specifically, we base our predictions upon theories of stereotypic belief change [see Crocker, Fiske, and Taylor (1984) for a review] which are also grounded in categorization and schema theory
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Jing SUN Word count: 1639 The role of advertising in the developments of brand image and brand extension in established companies. Utilizing advertising in a most effective and efficient way is always a concern in most companies, as advertising requires a costly investment in both capital and human resources, which in return is expected to create positive outcomes. With a large volume of consumers and brand loyalties created in established, some argue that advertising can be merely a waste
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BRANDS AND BRANDING: RESEARCH FINDINGS AND FUTURE PRIORITIES Kevin Lane Keller Tuck School of Business Dartmouth College Hanover, NH 03755 (603) 646-0393 (o) (603) 646-1308 (f) kevin.keller@dartmouth.edu Donald R. Lehmann Graduate School of Business Columbia University 507 Uris Hall 3022 Broadway New York, NY 10027 (212) 854-3465 (o) (212) 854-8762 (f) drl2@columbia.edu August 2004 Revised February 2005 Second Revision May 2005 Thanks to Kathleen Chattin from Intel Corporation
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3 different possible brand extensions for Allround. The options were a children's 4 hour liquid, a 12 hour milti capsule and a 4 hour cough liquid. To determine which brand extension would be best for Allround I analyzed each of the three potetial markets and where Allround stood in those markets. First, the children's 4 hour liquid would only have 2 competitors. The cold market is expected to grow about 3.5% this period. Allround already has 37% share of this market. When looking at the cross section
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Brand identity stems from an organization, i.e., an organization is responsible for creating a distinguished product with unique characteristics. It is how an organization seeks to identify itself. It represents how an organization wants to be perceived in the market. An organization communicates its identity to the consumers through its branding and marketing strategies. A brand is unique due to its identity. Brand identity includes following elements - Brand vision, brand culture, positioning,
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Brand Extension If you have ever named a boat, a pet or a child, you know how difficult it can be to choose the right name. Despite the importance of the decision, the process seems hit-and-miss and there seem to be few guidelines for getting it right. After agonizing over lists of alternatives, you reject all but one, with no sense of certainty. Later the name seems inevitable – how could you have considered any other name? The Challenge of Naming The naming challenge is compounded in a business
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