platform. An overview of Apple Inc (Apple) is provided‚ then several analytical tools are used to provide insight to both the internal and external environment that Apple is operating within. These tools include Michael Porter’s Five Forces analysis‚ a SWOT analysis‚ a review of industry key success factors‚ and a competitive strength assessment. Based upon discussion and analysis provided using these tools‚ recommendations will be made that will ensure the iPod product line is secured. Overview Apple
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Its approach has been to integrate its new products around its core industry in an effort to construct a digital lifestyle that encompasses not only its line of computers but its new products such as the iPod‚ the iPhone and online services such as iTunes. The various models are presented and then applied to the market that Apple inhabits. Additionally‚ since the Five Forces are dynamic and because Apple’s responses are dynamic‚ an assessment of Apple’s opportunities‚ threats‚ strengths and weaknesses
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Executive summary: Our main purpose of this SWOT Analysis and Porter’s Five Forces Model analysis is to identify the most significant factors that affect a company and its market both internally and externally. These analyses provide Apple with quick‚ executive keys by looking at strength and weaknesses alongside opportunities and threats. Introduction: Apple was launched April 1‚ 1976 by Steve Jobs‚ Ronald Wayne and Steve Wozniak and is considered to be one of the most innovative technologies
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internet‚ while added features in iTunes‚ such as those that only allowed upload to a maximum of five computers‚ prevented their users from mass distribution of the recorded materials. Other applications prevented MP3s from being played on non-iPod MP3 players or prevented customers from emailing them (Keshani‚ 2013). Music became cheaper to access because the MP3 format began offering it at reasonable prices online. Apple’s iPod ultimately allowed for the success of iTunes. Podcasting became a tool that
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My iTunes Library and How It Defines Me “New York is more than a tan that you’ll never lose‚” this quote is by Lady Gaga‚ who is one of my favorite singers. Quotes like these are unique. This quote shares uniqueness with the music I listen to‚ which defines me and my personality. I consider myself to be a very unusual and colorful character. Anyone who didn’t know me should be able to figure out my personality just from listening to the music I own. This is primarily because I listen to a variety
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factors and risk analysis Evaluate the market potential of a targeted buyer/ consumer segments Identify factors that influence their purchasing decisions Financial conditions (GDP‚ discretionary income‚ debt‚ credit) Competitive analysis (SWOT) Strategy Development Segmentation‚ targeting‚ positioning Marketing strategy Product Promotional strategy Pricing strategy Place Channels of Distribution Modes of entry Implementation Action plans Implementation and control
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system‚ and it has announced that it will also be moving into the TV space. Both companies are well - funded‚ so any battle between the two could be long and ugly. * http://kwhs.wharton.upenn.edu/2012/03/strengths-weaknesses-opportunities-threats-the-swot-analysis/ That market gap is an opportunity for Apple‚ too. For example‚ businesses have been using iPhones more frequently for their employees as the device has grown and expanded its features. Threats include the growing use of the Android platform
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Key activities of Apple Apple’s Lines of Business The company divides its own product lines into iPhone‚ iPad‚ Mac‚ iPod‚ iTunes‚ Software‚ and Services‚ and Accessories. I will group these as three lines of business: Computing Hardware & Software‚ Mobile Devices‚ and the iTunes Store. Computing Hardware & Software Apple’s longest running line of business is that of computer hardware and software. The company has always believed that hardware is only as useful as its software‚ and the importance
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Music Can Help You Everyone loves music. We can’t live without it. So‚ researchers stepped out and found out that music can help you in so many ways. Crank your music while working out Music can change your mood‚ thoughts‚ and emotions. If you play inspiring songs during a workout‚ you can improve your endurance‚ power and strength. In fact‚ researchers wrote that “music can be thought of as a type of legal performance-enhancing drug.” To energize your next workout‚ load up your mp3 player
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Needs versus Wants of MOUNTAIN DEW‚ NIKE SHOES and IPOD INTRODUCTION There are N number of products under various categories in the market. But how many of them are successful is a fact that needs to be analyzed. The customer can view only the end product. But the actual fact behind the success of the product is invisible to the customer. One of the most important factors that lead to the success of the product is Marketing. The term marketing revolves around three basic principles –“Needs‚ wants
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