TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY CORPUS CHRISTI Case 1 Dr Pepper-Snapple Inc: Energy Drinks MKTG 5320 Wesley Gordon Introduction In the ever changing world of customer needs and expectations Dr Pepper-Snapple was faced with an increased customer focus on energy drinks. This area‚ when exploited correctly‚ is a high growth and high margin beverage business. In early September 2007‚ Andrew Baker had his marching orders. He emerged out a long discussion about entering the energy drink business
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Introduction The soft drink industry is one of great and increasing power. With powerhouse companies such as the Coca-Cola Company and Pepsi Co dominating the market‚ Dr. Pepper Snapple Group has remained a close competitor with their line of soft drinks. While the demand of carbonated beverages has consistently been decreasing over the past few years due to health concerns‚ the attraction to diet beverages has boosted due to the idea of it being a healthier alternative to full-calorie sodas. Perceived
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Action Plan: Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. Energy Beverages Action Plan: Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. Energy Beverages Inhoud Introduction. 3 Analysis. 3 The Market. 3 Competitors. 4 Customer behaviour. 4 Marketing Mix 4ps. 5 Product. 5 Place. 5 Price. 5 Promotion. 5 Recommendation. 6 Target Market. 6 Product Line and Positioning. 6 Marketing. 6 Advertisements and Promotion. 6 Pricing. 7 Introduction The history of Dr Pepper Snapple Group Inc. is very complex
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Dr. Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. 1. How would you characterize the energy beverage category‚ competitors‚ consumers‚ channels‚ and DPSG’s category participation in late 2007? § Five dominant competitors: Red Bull‚ Hansen Natural (Monster)‚ Pepsi (Sobe Adrenaline Rush‚ AMP)‚ Rockstar‚ and Coke (Tab‚ Full Throttle) § $6.2 billion industry in 2006 § Grew at a rate of 42.5% from 2001 to 2006‚ 10.2% from 2007-2011 Consumers limit their choices to only 1.4 different brands indicating brand loyalty
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1. What is the offering concept? What does this mean for Dr. Pepper/7Up Inc.? An offering consists of the benefits or satisfaction provided to target markets by an organization. It consists of a tangible product or service (a physical entity) plus related services (delivery and setup)‚ brand name(s)‚ warranties or guarantees‚ and packaging. Focusing on the term offering rather than just the product or service forces the marketer to go beyond the single tangible entity being marketed and to consider
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assessments‚ as well as the strategy analyses that we have performed using various matrices‚ we have determine that Dr Pepper Snapple Group are most suited to go for a product development strategy. Through product development‚ Dr Pepper Snapple Group would focus on consumers’ need‚ improve their current product line and expand their brand with new product creation. In addition‚ Dr Pepper Snapple Group should consider going for market development to boost their current products’ placement and promote
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Dr Pepper Snapple Group Introduction Dr Pepper Snapple Group (DPS) is one of North America’s leading refreshment beverage companies‚ manufacturing‚ bottling and distributing more than 50 brands of carbonated soft drinks‚ juices‚ teas‚ mixers‚ waters and other premium beverages. With a brand heritage spanning more than 200 years‚ the DPS portfolio includes some of the most recognized beverages in the Americas. The company have 6 of the top 10 non-cola soft drinks‚ and 9 of 12 leading brands are
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Dr. Pepper/7Up Case Study BUSN 630 2-15-11 Problem: Squirt has seen very flat growth recently. The problem in this case is determining the right market targeting and product positioning for advertising. Squirt has to uphold its current reputation for its products while expanding in hopes of earning higher profits. They have to do all of this within a certain budget. Decision Factors: Studies show that Squirt’s target market is the 18-24 yr range. Studies also show that Squirt is preferred
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Class Assignment- Dr. Pepper/7 up Inc. Squirt brand Case Introduction and Marketing Issues- Dr Pepper/7Up Inc.‚ is one of the largest soft drinks company in the world. This company has its production in 200 countries. Most popular soft drinks are: Dr Pepper‚ 7 UP‚ RC cola‚ A&W Root Beer‚ Canada dry‚ Hawaiian Punch‚ and Squirt. Squirt‚ is a drink that was invented in the course of an experiment by Herb Bishop in 1938. It was a new carbonated soft drink that required less fruit and
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Case: Dr Pepper Snapple Group‚ Inc. Grade ID: 12258 Date: 2/14/2011 The problem associated with this case is whether or not the company should introduce a new energy beverage brand into the market. If a profitable market opportunity exists for the company to enter the energy beverage market the next step would be to identify a target market and marketing mix along with a product line and brand positioning. The best opportunity for the company to gain market share is to target adult
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