1989 ( projected ) Video 19‚564 19‚579 Data 10‚518 11‚811 Graphics 972 1‚360 Total 31‚054 33‚693 2. Describe Barco’s product line evolution over time – focus on the time when different products in the line were introduced and upgraded. Barco entered the projection systems market in 1981 with the development of a video projector for showing motion pictures in airplanes. Its first projector‚ named the BarcoVision1 (BV1) was well-received and sold strongly in the U.S and European markets
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Group work Case unit 1 Barco Projection Systems (A): Worldwide Niche Marketing Group members: Danny Cornelia Marieke Martens Introduction Here follows a small summary and recommendations of the case. Summary Barco NV is a manufacturer company that produces broadcast monitors and professional video equipment. They focus on top of the line products in niche markets. The company’s strategy consisted out of three main elements. First they want to
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BARCO PROJECTION SYSTEMS (BPS): CASE STUDY SUBMISSION Option Three (Development of BG 800). (a) Barco’s business model is based on differentiation strategy‚ which in turns caters for a particular niche segment of the projection system market. BPS is thus able to charge a premium price for its products. In order to be competitive BPS cannot play the price war game with Sony‚ which has much wider presence in the electronics market. In addition‚ price war will erode the complete market. BPS can
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recent development‚ Barco has to decide which product amongst BD 700‚ BG 700 and BG 800 to introduce. Analysis : Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures. After the recent introduction of 1270 Projector by Sony‚ all the plans and projections of Barco have gone awry and moving towards the development of BG 800 seems to be the best option. The SWOT Analysis below illustrates the same : Development of BG 800 – SWOT Analysis Strengths Weaknesses Oppurtunities Threat Can help Barco Maintain its Market
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Which of the three product development options should BARCO pursue and why? I think BARCO (BPS) should for the third option‚ i.e.‚ to turn to immediate development of the BG800. Following considerations justify this decision: * BPS had a reputation for the highest quality final image and excellent reliability once fully installed. This was the reason why BPS could charge a premium on its products and keep the distributors and dealers satisfied. Sony’s 1270 posed big threat to BPS’ market position
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Analysis of Barco Projection System: Worldwide Niche Marketing Introduction Barco N.V. was established in 1934 as a producer of radio broadcast receivers. At the end of 1970’s‚ facing the economic recession owing to oil supply shock‚ the company altered its market strategy from consumer market to industrial niche market of projectors. This decision was based on firm and clear vision that Barco knew which market it had to serve. Pursuing top-of-the-line in the high-end niche market‚ Barco focused
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Barco Projections Systems (A) A Harvard Business School Case Table of Contents: Barco Projections Systems (A) 1 A Harvard Business School Case 1 1. External Situation Analysis 3 1.1. The Market 3 1.2. Growth 3 1.3. Competition 3 2. Internal Situation Analysis 4 2.1. The Company 4 2.2. Current Situation and causes 4 2.3. SWOT Analysis 4 3. Marketing Strategy 5 3.1. Product and R& D Strategy 5 3.2. Pricing Strategy 5 3.3. Life Cycle Strategy 6 3.4. Sales and Distribution Strategy 6
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prior to Aug 1989)? Why is it that both players were playing such different strategies prior to Aug 1989? Barco launched its first projector BV1 (scan rate of 16 kHz & priced at $11‚250) in video segment in 1982. But soon Barco decided to enter the computer applications market and by the end of 1983 launched BD1 (scan rate of 16 to 18 kHz & priced at $13‚500) in data segment. In 1984 Barco introduced two more projectors BV2 (scan rate of 16 to 18 kHz & priced at $9‚875) and BD2 (scan rate of 16
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Case Study : Banco Projection Systems PROTOGONIST • Erik Dejonghe • Senior Vice-President and chief operating officer of Barco PROBLEM STATEMENT • Sony announced launch of their new product‚ the 1270 projector series • Sony promised 1270 to be more advanced‚ claimed to be superior‚ great performance and significant cost reduction to the buyers • Barco‚ who were caught off-guard by Sony‚ are way behind Sony on this front‚ and have to make immediate changes to avoid reduced significant market share
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A CASE ANALYSIS OF BARCO PROJECTION SYSTEMS NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT‚ PRICING AND MARKETING STRATEGY Problem Definition Barco Projection Systems faces a challenge to its market dominance by the introduction by a rival‚ Sony‚ of a product of purportedly greater quality than BPS offerings‚ at a cheaper price. BPS faces a dilemma on how to respond to Sony’s introduction of the 1270 projector into the high performance projector market‚ at prices that would threaten BPS’s hold across the its entire
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