Bingo: Marketing Mix
Marketing Mix
Product Strategy
• Bingo positioned itself as chips with an Indian twist. The 16 flavours introduced at launch were carefully developed through R&D
• The initial offerings were a mix of potato chips and finger snacks
• The potato chips segment includes variants like masala, salted, tomato inspired by snacking habits of Indian consumers
• The offerings under finger snacks include Pakoda (Live Wires) and
Khakra (Mad Angles)
• These offerings were further differentiated by providing SKU’s at Rs.
5, Rs. 10 and Rs. 20
Marketing Mix
Pricing Strategy
• The main objective for ITC was to compete effectively with the existing players. Hence, ITC launched a direct frontal attack by introducing similar priced SKU’s
• ITC already enjoyed cost advantage over competitors through its eChoupal initiative. This also facilitated timely supply of raw materials • ITC’s printing and packaging business also lead to high quality, cost effective and innovative packaging
Marketing Mix
Promotional Strategy
• Bingo was strategically launched at the time of world cup to cash in on the popularity of snacks among the cricket lovers of the country
• The advertising strategy revolved around slapstick humour and irrelevant themes to hold eyeballs, garner attention and interest, and stand out from the clutter
• ITC booked 10 to 15 spots per channel per day, 20 spots on radio stations supported by thousands of hoardings advertising the product. According to industry estimates, the total advertising spent in the initial 6 months were roughly 100 crores
• While its competitor Frito-Lay focussed on celebrity endorsements,
Bingo chose a different route
• Since the product is aimed towards the young population, digital media was heavily used. For instance, the Bingo National Gaming
Championship across 4 cities with more than 25000 participants
• Bingeonbingo.com and Mad Angles Twister application (Facebook) were other initiatives in online media
Product Strategy
• Bingo positioned itself as chips with an Indian twist. The 16 flavours introduced at launch were carefully developed through R&D
• The initial offerings were a mix of potato chips and finger snacks
• The potato chips segment includes variants like masala, salted, tomato inspired by snacking habits of Indian consumers
• The offerings under finger snacks include Pakoda (Live Wires) and
Khakra (Mad Angles)
• These offerings were further differentiated by providing SKU’s at Rs.
5, Rs. 10 and Rs. 20
Marketing Mix
Pricing Strategy
• The main objective for ITC was to compete effectively with the existing players. Hence, ITC launched a direct frontal attack by introducing similar priced SKU’s
• ITC already enjoyed cost advantage over competitors through its eChoupal initiative. This also facilitated timely supply of raw materials • ITC’s printing and packaging business also lead to high quality, cost effective and innovative packaging
Marketing Mix
Promotional Strategy
• Bingo was strategically launched at the time of world cup to cash in on the popularity of snacks among the cricket lovers of the country
• The advertising strategy revolved around slapstick humour and irrelevant themes to hold eyeballs, garner attention and interest, and stand out from the clutter
• ITC booked 10 to 15 spots per channel per day, 20 spots on radio stations supported by thousands of hoardings advertising the product. According to industry estimates, the total advertising spent in the initial 6 months were roughly 100 crores
• While its competitor Frito-Lay focussed on celebrity endorsements,
Bingo chose a different route
• Since the product is aimed towards the young population, digital media was heavily used. For instance, the Bingo National Gaming
Championship across 4 cities with more than 25000 participants
• Bingeonbingo.com and Mad Angles Twister application (Facebook) were other initiatives in online media