Netscape’s IPO Case Memo Question 1 a) Why are investors excited about Netscape? Historically speaking‚ the main reason that made investors so excited about Netscape’s IPO is because the whole market favored venture-backed high-technology stock offerings‚ particularly those related to the internet in 1990s. The market was in hot issue status that the stock prices were increased by an average of 20% on the first day of trading for nearly half of IPOs in
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JetBlue Beginnings and Operational Methods Steve Brindza Ohio Dominican University JetBlue Beginnings and Operational Methods This section details the history of JetBlue‚ focusing on the activities of founder‚ David Neeleman. JetBlue Airways‚ based in Forest Hills‚ New York‚ was founded in February‚ 1999‚ by David Neeleman‚ the son of Mormon missionaries. He was born in Sao Paolo‚ Brazil‚ but raised in a tightly-knit Mormon family (Gajilan‚ 2003). After
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I. Current Situation A. Current Performance: JetBlue Airways Corporation is a passenger airline that has established a new airline category a “value airline” based on service‚ style‚ and cost. Known for its award winning customer service and free TV as much as for its low fares‚ JetBlue believes it offers its customers the best coach product in markets it serves‚ with a strong core product and reasonably priced optional upgrades. JetBlue operates primarily on point-to-point routes with its
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Summary David Neeleman founded JetBlue in 1999. David Barger was previously president and COO of JetBlue‚ and then was promoted to the CEO role. Steven Predmore‚ was the vice president and chief safety officer. Vicky stennes was the vice president of in-flight service. Tom Anderson was senior vice president of Fleet Programs. Scott Green was vice president of flight operations. Russ Chew was the new COO of JetBlue. JetBlue was one of low-cost carriers (LCC)‚ serving by mainly two models of airplanes:
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1) What is JetBlue strategy for success in the marketplace? Doe the company rely primarily on a customer intimacy‚ operational excellence‚ or product leadership customer value proposition? What evidence supports your conclusion? # 1 Based on the company’s 10-K/A filing with the SEC‚ JetBlue’s strategy for success is product leadership with customer value proposition. As a matter of fact‚ this is JetBlue’s core strategy‚ "provides high-quality customer service at low fares primarily on point-to-point
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JetBlue Case Analysis Executive Summary JetBlue airline was founded by David Neeleman who is a Brazilian born entrepreneur. His goal was to single handedly create a unique airline that was innovative for the current market. The low fare airline was designed for customers who needed to travel at affordable prices‚ and which would essentially create a new strand of business. Named JetBlue‚ Neeleman’s airline originally traveled to various cities around the United States‚ but has recently entered
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Case 26 JetBlue Airlines: Will It Remain “Blue” By: Shurui Sun CONTENTS Part 1: Introduction …………………………………… Page 2-3 Part 2: SWOT Analysis ………………………………… Page 3-6 Part 3: Porter Five Forces Analysis ………………………Page 6-8 Part 4: Financial Analysis ……………………………… Page 8-13 Part 5:Problems and Solutions ……………………………Page 13-14 Part 6: Recommendation …………………………………Page 14-15 Part 1: Introduction JetBlue Airlines Corporation was established on February‚ 1999 by David
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Introduction The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the business strategy of JetBlue Airways. JetBlue was founded by David Neeleman in 2000 and quickly became one of the largest discount airlines in the United States. It was started in the east coast primarily and expanded throughout the country and entered the international market soon after that. JetBlue received the “#1 Airline Brand” rating10 even while keeping its advertising costs significantly lower than Southwest Airlines. Jet Blue’s
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UPDATING As the Case says itself JetBlues history has severely changed since its financial and operational fallout at 2007 February Valentine´s day that took several days to finish and had strong repercussions against the company’s brand and reputation; surprisingly in June 19th of the same year (2007) JetBlue ranked highest in J.D. Power and Associates North America Airline Customer Satisfaction Study; focusing more on the history and progress of JetBlue during the past seven years (2007-2014)
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Strategic Report for JetBlue Airways Harkness Consulting Innovation through Collaboration Rosanna Smart Alisher Saydalikhodjayev Sayre Craig April 14‚ 2007 Table of Contents Executive Summary ………………………………………………..3 Company History ………………………………….………………..4 Competitive Analysis ………………………………………………7 Internal Rivalry …………………………………………………………. 8 Entry ………………………………………………………………………… 9 Substitutes and Complements …………………………………….. 11 Supplier Power ………………………………………………………….. 12 Buyer Power …………………………………………………
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