Financial Management Agenda 1. What is the WACC and why is it important to estimate a firm’s cost of capital? Do you agree with Joanna Cohen’s WACC calculation? Why or why not? 2. If you do not agree with Cohen’s analysis‚ calculate your own WACC for Nike and justify your assumptions. 3. Calculate the costs of equity using CAPM‚ the dividend discount model‚ and the earnings capitalization ratio. What are the advantages and disadvantages of each method? 4. What should Kimi Ford recommend regarding
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competitive strategies of Coca-Cola and PepsiCo have been examined‚ and even though they are different‚ both seemed to have been successful to become the first and second companies in the soft drink industry. Coca-Cola with effective advertising‚ and Pepsi with effective young generation market target‚ have developed their marketing strategies and began to modify their pricing‚ bottling and brand strategies. Both companies entered international markets‚ however Coca-Cola were more effective and lead
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Coca-Cola‚ often referred to as Coke is a carbonated beverage that is available in stores‚ restaurants‚ and vending machines across the world. The history began in 1886 by a pharmacist‚ Dr. John S. Pemberton and he credits the beverage “Coca Cola” as well as designing the trademarked‚ distinct script that we still used today. It has become as one of the global market leaders in the beverage industry which daily servings of Coca Cola beverages are estimated at 1.9 billion globally over 200 countries
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of New Coke Wright State University MKT 3500 - 01 Marketing Research By Nicole Fore Taylor Gilliam Ashley Hatton John Petry Abstract During the 1980’s Coca-Cola was faced with a potentially company killing problem. They were losing market share quickly to their competitors. Pepsi was stealing a portion of the younger generation with their advertising campaign‚ and they proved that consumers liked Pepsi better with the “Pepsi Challenge.” To combat their falling market share Coke decided
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Table of Contents Executive Summary 6 Situation Analysis 7 History of the Product/Brand 8 Market Analysis 9 Product Evaluation 10 Competitor Analysis 12 Marketing Objectives 13 Marketing Strategies 16 Selecting Target Market 17 Developing the Marketing Mix 18 Product Strategy 19 Pricing Strategy 20 Placing and Distribution 22 Promotion Strategy 23 Evaluation‚ Monitoring and Control 24 Monitoring and Controlling 26 Sales Analysis
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Your Diet‚ Your Health Nutrition is essential not only for life‚ but for a healthy life. Learn about the connection between what you eat and how you feel. By Diana Rodriguez Medically reviewed by Christine Wilmsen Craig‚ MD We’ve all heard the old saying “you are what you eat.” And it’s still true. If you stick to a healthy diet full of vitamins and minerals‚ your body reflects it. You feel healthy‚ energized‚ and just all-around great. However‚ people who limit their diet to junk foods will
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A Short History of For 125 years‚ we have been refreshing the world. Did you know? Did you know? If all the Coca‑Cola ever produced were to cascade down Niagara Falls at its normal rate of 1.6 million gallons per second‚ it would flow for nearly 83 hours. Studies have shown that Coca‑Cola is among the most‑admired and best‑known trademarks in the world. In fact‚ it is documented that “Coca‑Cola” is the second‑most widely understood term in the world‚ after “okay.” Did you know
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famous that almost everyone knows about it. It develops so strong image that also has a great effect on the corporate image as well. It is rated as the world’s number one cold drink and is famed for its internationally well-known brand name “Coca-Cola”. Coke is well supported by Coca-Cola Ltd. in the local market and enjoys distinct position. Brand Positioning The brand positioning of the Coca Cola is very strong. Company focuses on the TOM. This top of the mind strategy leads the consumers to remember
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The story of PEPSI In 1899‚ pharmacist Celeb Bradham started the company known as „Brad’s drink” in New Jersey. He discovered new drink in his pharmacy and decides to launch it in the market. At this time‚ he had no registered brand name‚ which turned out to be positive‚ as he soon realized that his company needs another name In 1902 the brand name was registered‚ one year after incorporating „Pepsi Cola Company”. In 1905 Pepsi had first logo change. Than it has been changing several times
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different brands names. INTRODUCTION Pepsi is an American multinational food and beverage corporation headquartered in purchase ‚ New york ‚ United States ‚ with interests in the manufacturing ‚ marketing and distribution of grain-based snack foods ‚ beverages ‚ and other products . Pepsi Co. was formed in 1965 with the merger of the pepsi - cola company and Frito – Lay ‚pepsi co has since expanded from its namesake product pepsi to a broader range of food and beverage brands ‚ the
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