Motorcycle Gangs: From Outlaws to Any Joe Throughout history any person that rode a motorcycle was considered an outlaw or some sort of bad ass. The beginning days of motorcycle gangs weren’t the everyday Joe that had a nine to five job. These people were in their own class and were feared by anyone that crossed their path, but times have changed. Now anyone can ride a motorcycle without being labeled as a deviant outlaw. From the 1950 to today, the world has changed their perspect on a person
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MKT 351-01 Case Study 1: Harley Davidson Posse Ride After enduring the challenges offered on the long road of the Posse ride, and becoming close with the riders, it is clear that H.O.G’s rolling rallies provide much more than mere marketing opportunities. They provide a sense of family among old friends and new acquaintances, all with the same love of the road. For many people an ideal vacation is going on a cruise or taking a trip to a warm Caribbean get away, but for the dedicated H.O.G. members
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9-906-410 REV: APRIL 5, 2007 RICHARD L. NOLAN SURESH KOTHA Harley-Davidson: Preparing for the Next Century There are very few products that are so exciting that people will tattoo your logo on their body. — Richard Teerlink, Retired CEO, Harley-Davidson In 2003 Harley-Davidson, under the leadership of Jeffery Bluestein, celebrated its 100 birthday. The company, which almost went bankrupt in 1970, had successfully shed its product and marketing doldrums and was once again the market leader
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Reaction of Harley-Davidson to the Honda Threat Faced with an invasion of its staid and static U.S. market, `how did Harley react to the intruder? It did not react-at least not uatil far too late. Harley-Davidson considered itself the market leader in full-size motorcycles. While the company might shudder at the image tied in with its product's usage by the leather-jacket types, it took solace in knowing that almost every U.S. police department used its machines. Perhaps this is what led Harley to stand
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set and the right employees in the right positions. Employees value education and training, in part because they lead to increased compensation and job security. Providing such opportunities often increases productivity and decreases turnover. Harley-Davidson incorporates this operating strategy in the
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Executive Summary For over one hundred years, Harley Davidson, Inc. has excelled in providing consumers with distinguishing style and exceptional quality. They continued to grow and increase profits in the face of much adversity. Their 2003 gross profit margin of 36.02% (Appendix A) was an outstanding example of how they were able to hold high profit margins in such a competitive industry. However, although they have had a strong grip on the American market, 50.3% in 2003 (Appendix A), they remain
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HARLEY DAVIDSON A myth is a story that is told and re-told. And every time that it is told, it’s told just a little bit different. It was 1900 and the automobile was not yet introduced. Two boys, William S. Harley, a twenty year old draftsman apprentice and his lifelong pal Arthur Davidson, nineteen and a pattern maker, got caught up in the idea of a motorcycle. And so hung up on the idea of a motorcycle they were, in 1901 they began making their own (Leffingwell.1995). And so begins the man
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Harley Davidson Basic Background Description Of Company & Products 1.) Motorcycles, Apparel, Accessories, Collectables, and Spare Parts. 2.) Biking Lessons, Events, and Museums. 3.) Financing and Insurance 4.) History a. 1903: First motor-bicycle built by Harley & Arthur Davidson. b. 1904: First dealership in Chicago, IL. c. 1906: New Factory Opened in Milwaukee, WI (28’x28’). d. 1907: Harley-Davidson Motor Company Incorporated.
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Case Analysis 2: Harley-davidson MKT 201:001 Long Island University Angel Pagan November 17, 2012 Case Analysis 2: Harley-Davidson This case focuses on the iconic motorcycle brand of Harley-Davidson. Harley-Davidson is an American motorcycle manufacturing company founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Since Harley-Davidson was established in 1903, the manufacturer has experienced its ups and down. It especially encounters struggles like any other automobile industry during economic downturns
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HARLEY-DAVIDSON HOG CASE STUDY BRAND MANAGEMENT 6M:223:EXC SUMMER 2010 Introduction After near extinction Harley-Davidson has become one of the premier motorcycle manufacturers and distributors in the world. A primary driver in this success has been their attention to building the Harley-Davidson brand with attention to customer loyalty, specifically with the creation of a brand community of customers – the Harley Owners Group (HOG). Through HOG they have been able to connect
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