Dr. Pepper Company I. Case Summary From being a practically unknown soft drink company to now being one of the highest performing of the 1000 largest manufacturing firms‚ Dr. Pepper has evolved to become an international beverage organization. Dr. Pepper began its roots back in 1880‚ in Waco‚ Texas‚ when a young soda jerk invented a soft drink which he named after his father-in-law (Dr. Pepper). Robert Lazenby began to market the drink on commercial basis in 1885‚ and it was not until 1922 that
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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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Case Recap Dr. Pepper/Seven Up‚ Inc. is the company which produces the brand Squirt. “Squirt is a caffeine-free‚ low sodium carbonated soft drink brand with a distinctive blend of grapefruit juices that gives it a tangy‚ fresh citrus taste. Squirt is the best selling carbonated grapefruit soft drink brand in the U.S.” (Kerin and Peterson‚ 2010) Kate Cox‚ the brand manager responsible for Squirt believes that market targeting and product positioning are key elements in Squirt’s advertising and
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Snapple Case Analysis In 1972‚ Snapple had a modest beginning in Brooklyn‚ New York. Initially‚ Snapple beverages were sold to health-food stores and Snapple became successful by launching innovative products‚ based on fruit juices and teas‚ into the beverage market. Snapple was a brash newcomer which won over New Yorkers and soon the rest of the US. Homemade freshness and endearing amateurism was a part of the Snapple brand. Some brands just want to have fun and from birth Snapple was one
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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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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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Snapple In 1972‚ Brooklyn New York‚ Snapple commenced its modest beginnings. Starting in apple flavor‚ Snapple was sold in health-food stores but became successful when it started launching innovative products based on fruit juices and teas. Snapple was marketed with the accompanying mantra of "100% Natural" which made the brand quite popular and it helped it survive in its market segment. Being neither a lifestyle nor a high class brand‚ Snapple was considered a mid class brand. The price
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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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it promotes music education during rehearsals. Our analysis indicates there are five major problems or issues the chorus needs to address. First‚ the chorus is listed as a non-proift allowing them to receive donations and apply for grants. However‚ they are not using this status to its full potential. Second‚ SVP has not have established a consistent branding. This makes it difficult for people and organizations to recognize SVP group and recent successes. Third‚ although they have an online
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