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One primary research technique that has been maximized by Frito Lay with both their Lay’s and Doritos chips is crowd sourcing. This allows direct access to the consumer and asking questions related to the Great OJ brand. A new brand packaging contest could be introduced, where the top entries are voted on by the consumers. In this scenario the consumers are involved with making the change and enhancing the brand connection with the costumers.…
In the case study titled Building a Megabrand Named Dwayne, the article focuses on the basketball player Dwayne Wade, and his business partnership with T-Mobile to create a cell phone called the Sidekick that will appeal to 20-somethings. This article explains how important the branding an item and advertising an item is to make the product a success. Dwayne Wade of course has help in the department of branding an marketing from his agent Henry Thomas, who states, he aims to transform his young client into one of the top 10 brands in sports, and with the help of a marketing strategist like Andrew Stroth, of Chicago’s CSMG Sports Ltd. Andrew states; the objective…
Since opening in a suburb of a major metropolitan area two years ago, Pablo’s Pepper Pizza has consistently had a huge line of customers waiting for a table. Pablo, the owner, attributes this to his strong belief that customers are entitled to high quality food at inexpensive prices. His brand promise is to consistently create a fun, family-oriented environment centered around great food that won’t break the budget. This idea is demonstrated at many different touchpoints with customers. Parents can enjoy the $5.00 all-you-can-eat pizza and salad buffet while watching the game on the television screen. Kids receive a complimentary activity book along with a packet of crayons and unlimited trips to the dessert bar stocked with fruit, pizza, and cookies. From time to time, Pablo even personally invites the children to watch the pizzas being made through a glass window. The employees seem to enjoy this as much as the children do, especially when the children smile as the pizza dough is tossed high into the air. It’s a good thing, too – a friendly attitude is stressed at weekly staff meetings. During this time, Pablo also reminds the cooks to keep a fresh supply of a variety of pizzas on the buffet line, and he instructs the bussers to quickly clear dirty plates from the tables. All this must be working because the place is still packer!…
Each marketing campaign has a theme that reflects guest lifestyles and behaviors. These lifestyles and behaviors are the cornerstone for creating key brand touch-points within each campaign that includes media, promotions, partnerships, and food and beverage experiences that will encourage social interactions and bring each theme to life. For example, we promoted our NCAA sponsorship at Buffalo Wild Wings in 2013, which provided our guests with an opportunity to participate in our Big Shot Challenge; an augmented reality game in which our guests shot virtual free throws from their seat in the restaurant on their mobile phone. In addition, our local restaurant marketing efforts are designed to enhance community connections. Examples of this are our Home Team Advantage and Eat Wings, Raise Funds programs that connect our restaurants to local sports teams and community…
In the current post-2008 recovering economic climate, marketing budgets are tight, and now, more than ever, it is vital that advertising is effective and able to justify the investment required. This paper explores the recent Kia Soul hamster commercial series, and analyzes why they work: what elements of appeal, target market, and defining attributes have ensured their success. By anticipating trends, focusing on a specific demographic, researching what appeals to that group and using the right tools to send the message, companies will be able to create ads that are unforgettable and extremely convincing.…
The average person encounters more than 600 advertisements per day through an expanding variety of media. As GEICO’s V.P. of Advertising, I understand that choices must be made. We simply can not afford to make mistakes. Our ads need to be effective. The basic premise is that we want our ads to be noticed and memorable resulting in action taken by the consumer. A creative brief has been designed and will be utilized as a ‘road map’ in helping us answer two important questions – One “Who are we talking to?” and Two “What do we want to say?”…
In the early 2010’s fast food, with health twists was popular. The population was becoming more worried and conscience about what they fed themselves and their families, and this, combined with the always-busy, modern-day society in need of quick meals, gives an opening for fast-food restaurants like Taco Time, Chipotle, and Taco Del Mar to spot light their greasy-burger-free, and sometimes organic, menus. In 2010 Chipotle released a commercial called “Scarecrow” showing an animated scarecrow witnessing the cruelness and fraud and of big food corporations, and then starting his own organic restaurant, which the audience assumes is Chipotle; all to the tune of “Pure Imagination” covered by Fiona Apple. Funny or Die, a well known comedy web site, made a satire of Chipotle’s “Scarecrow”, called “Honest Scarecrow”, which changed the lyrics and added other words, images, and sounds in order to mock Chipotle’s, and other restaurants’, emotional and exaggerated way of advertising. “Honest Scarecrow” by Funny or Die, released in 2013, convinces fast-food consumers, to not let ads determine where we eat, because ads can be misleading and can play on emotions.…
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The most effective commercials of the three finalist, and the one I think should win the contest is the “Doritos Dogs”. The “Doritos Dogs” uses the transfer technique which uses something(like a like a animal, etc.) that makes you feel a certain way; to make you feel the about something else(the Doritos). This commercial uses the fact that lot of people like dogs, and people go,“Hey, these two things have nothing in common, but they’re in a commercial together. I like one of them; I must like the other!” Also, the commercial, like most nowadays, appeals to your humor and make you laugh; which can blind your judgement, and leads you to buy something you probably don’t need. Then there’s the fact because kids see it(under 13), and then they're…
Picture this; an overweight man in a track suit struggling to make it over the same hurtle a younger, more athletic man, wearing the same suit, just hurtled with ease. The slogan “when tempted to over-indulge, reach for a Lucky instead” printed just below the picture. Chances are immediately the last food which was overindulged upon comes to mind, causing a reliving the guilt that followed. As the poster is viewed, it’s hard to ignore the feeling that abstaining from indulging and satisfying the craving with a Lucky Strike Cigarette instead would cause feeling healthier and more dapper than right now. This is an example of a clever and very successful advertisement. It appeals not only to emotions, but also to intellect, while providing a foundation on which to base these claims. This paper will examine how an ad for Lucky Strike Cigarettes from 1952 used ethos, pathos, and logos to cause desire, and therefore purchases, of their product.…
Objective 1: The first objective was tasting, describing, and identifying the flavors and textures in different foods. This was followed through in parts A and B. In part A, the foods that were being tasted were marshmallows, American cheese, tortilla chip, bread sticks, and gummy bears. Describing taste, flavor, appearance and texture was the task for this part.…
The average child in America diet consists of fast food, in fact; this has led to an epidemic causing a surge in childhood obesity. Due to the rapid growth of childhood obesity in America fast food companies, like McDonald’s, have become the scapegoat of the epidemic. Parents and activist, against childhood obesity, argue that McDonald’s advertising tactics target children. Therefore, this makes the popular fast food chain an easy target. To give power to their arguments, there are market researches asserting children recognize a brand logo before their own name (Schlosser 43). The once beloved and highly recognized brand is now under fire for an epidemic consumers help start. Consumers are delusional and need to look to their own behavior…
This article focuses on the increased importance for marketers to place a reasonable focus on the growing Hispanic demographic and their substantial purchasing power. With an estimated eleven percent of the US population by 2017, Hispanic consumers will comprise a large submarket. This Hispanic submarket will be able to add to the bottom line of companies that are able to target this market with the right marketing mix. Targeting the $1.2 trillion submarket is becoming a necessity for brands that are looking to grow their market share. Hispanic consumers are increasingly making their way into mainstream America and creating their own American Dreams. As they move up the socioeconomic scales they begin to buy bigger ticket items and spend more as their income rises. They are able to purchase more than before and begin to form new relationships with brands that are available to meet the needs with the target audience.…
The McDonald’s corporation is one of the most known brands around the world. McDonald 's has built its success around a formula of providing a range of standardized high quality products quickly and reasonably priced. Today, many people live busy lives and place great importance on convenience when buying and paying for goods and services. Modern, quick service products such as drive-in car washes, smart phones and fast meals attract this market. For many people, this emphasis on instant service is a winning formula, particularly for younger people and young families. However, modern consumers of all ages are seeking experiences that are more individualized than in the past. McDonald 's needs to develop new concepts and products that will provide a more personal experience, while still giving excellent value to their customers.…
Today, McDonald’s golden arches are one of the most recognized symbols in the world, just behind the Olympic rings. While growth within the U.S. has slowed, the picture outside the U.S. has appeared brighter, until recently. However, globally, taste profiles and consumer desires are changing. McDonald’s has responded to these changes by altering their basic products (when necessary) to fit the requirements of the local markets. While not always successful, it has proven to be a winning strategy.…