the device would be just as big a hit is it had been in the U.S. But analysts are now raising concerns that the iPhone may not translate as well overseas, with sales sluggish in Europe because of the device's high price and strong competition from Nokia and others' Jennifer L.Schenker 'the iPhone in Europe: Lost in Translation', The plummeting economy persuaded Apple to decrease the price of it's product as global recession was hitting it's peak by the time Apple launched it's product in the European
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In this report, there will be an in-depth analysis of the International marketing strategies that Apple Inc. currently does in order to promote their products. The key strategies will be discussed and explained further in more clarity. There will an investigation into any problems that Apple may face currently as well as potentially. Finally, there will be recommendations in terms of their marketing strategies will be given. Firstly, there will be an introduction into the
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Introduction The phone starts ringing, we're going to pick it up and when we touch it, the ringer volume smartly goes down! Yes! Today a company like HTC could make this kind of cellphone. Since the launch of the IBM Simon in 1993, smartphone technology has reached levels that until recent times had only been dreamed about. Features such as wireless sharing, HD video recording and mobile internet are now commonplace and today’s average smartphone has more processing power than computers used by
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An Analysis of Sales Strategies Used by Apple Inc. Written By: Samantha Glass Submitted to: Professor Aric Rindfleisch December 15, 2010 Table of Contents 1. Literature Review 1 A. Company and Sales Tactics Overview 1 B. Apple Sales Strategies 3 i. Brand Image and Premium Pricing 3 ii. Retail Stores 7 iii. Innovative 10 iv. Quality Products 12 v. Media Frenzy 14 vii. Competitive Advantage 15 2. Methodologies 18 A. Apple Sales Strategy Survey 18 B. SWOT Analysis 18
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Table of Content 1. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………2 2. External Analysis: Macro-environmental- PESTLE……………………………………..3 3. External Analysis: Industry Analysis - Porter’s Five Forces…………………………….9 4. Internal Analysis: SWOT analysis……………………………………………………...11 5. Internal / Organization Analysis (VRINE/VIRO analysis)……………………………..13 6. Internal / Organization Analysis (Value Chain)………………………………………...16 7. Recommendation (Corporate Strategy)…………………………………………………17
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The present case study «Apple Inc. in 2010» deals with the main problems of Apple Inc. (previously known as Apple Computer, Inc. for the first 30 years) - an American multinational corporation that along with its subsidiaries designs, manufactures and sells personal computers, consumer electronics and software. The company's best-known hardware products are the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. Its most popular software includes the Mac OS X - a PC operating system and iOS
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Case Study Sheila Attipoe Rosemary Oxford On April 1, 1976, Steve Jobs and Stephen Wozniak began the partnership that would eventually become Apple Computer in Cupertino, California. “Apple Computer, Inc. is an American multinational corporation that designs and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and personal computers. The company’s best-known hardware products are the Macintosh line of computers, the iPod, the iPhone and the iPad. Its software includes the Mac OS X operating
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2 8705 6900 f: +61 2 8088 7405 e: apinfo@datamonitor.com Hewlett-Packard Company ABOUT DATAMONITOR Datamonitor is a leading business information company specializing in industry analysis. Through its proprietary databases and wealth of expertise, Datamonitor provides clients with unbiased expert analysis and in depth forecasts for six industry sectors: Healthcare, Technology, Automotive, Energy, Consumer Markets, and Financial Services. The company also advises clients on the impact that
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Contents List of Figures 2 1. Background 3 2. Micro Environmental Analysis 4 2.1 Company Analysis 4 2.1.1 Management of Proctor & Gamble 5 2.2 Industry Analysis 8 3. Macro Environmental Analysis 10 3.1 Political 10 3.2 Economic 10 3.3 Social 12 3.4 Technological 13 4. SWOT Analysis 16 4.1 Strength 16 4.2 Weakness 16 4.3 Opportunity 17 4.4 Threat 17 5. Conclusion 19 6. Recommendation 21 7. References 22
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A4032655 MBA – 8A 18-08-2011 Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2 CADILLAC: A BRIEF INSIGHT 2 MARKET SUMMARY 3 MARKET TREND IN THE PREMIUM AUTOMOBILE MARKET 4 CONSUMER MARKET 4 MARKETING RESEARCH 6 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT 6 PESTEL Analysis 6 SWOT ANALYSIS 9 MISSION, DIRECTION AND OBJECTIVES 11 TARGETING AND POSITIONING DECISION 12 MARKETING MIX 12 PROMOTION / MARKETING COMMUNICATION 14 CUSTOMER SERVICE AND INTERNAL MARKETING 16 FORECASTS AND FINANCIAL DETAILS 16 IMPLEMENTATION
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