1. Why is the soft drink industry (i.e.‚ the cola concentrate industry) so profitable? The soft drink industry survives on the rivalry that has existed for over a century between Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola. The two brands are competing for the market share nationally and globally by trying to clinch the thirst of every person in the world. In Michael Porter’s five forces‚ the threat of rivalry pushes both companies to “out compete” with each other and drive up the fixed cost to enter the market
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Compete in India History Background Coke and Pepsi Learn to Compete in India Case Summary Indian softdrinks Market Six product segments-Economic crisis of 1991 leaving consumers with little choice of brands -1986 “Pepsi Foods Ltd.” “Lehar Pepsi” -1990 Coca-Cola Reenters market with joint venture “Britco Foods” -Later partner with Parle Advertising Pepsi and Coke sponsor TV campaigns‚ Urban Youth‚ Cultural Festivals and Sports Fans. Both Pepsi and Coke look to expand into other markets (fruit
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3.2 The Pepsi commercial Jack Doyle‚ on his website on the history of popular culture (PopHistoryDig.com) tellingly exposes that Madonna’s first real controversy‚ the video clip ‘Like a Prayer’ that brought her global fame‚ was part of a television commercial campaign. As he sums it up‚ in the late 1980s‚ the two major soft drinks companies‚ Coca-Cola and Pepsi were engaged in a competition to reach millions of customers in soft-drink consuming. They thought it is an effective way to promote soft-drink
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CHAPTER - 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION This project report is prepared for the submission to the RUNGTA COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING‚ BHILAI. This project is done for “ A STUDY ON CONSUMER PERCEPTION TOWARDS PEPSI IN DURG & BHILAI”. It was based on the theoretical and practical knowledge gained by the survey. The Cold drink industry has entered in a booming stage and is now available everywhere. Proper strategy should be formulated
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Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Financial Management Dr. Tressa Shavers Strayer University Coca-Cola vs. PepsiCo: Financial Management This paper will examine Coca-cola and PepsiCo financial ratios and profit for the year 2007 and 2008 using the liquidity measurement ratio‚ profitability indicator’s ratio‚ debt Ratio‚ Operating performance ratio‚ cash flow ratio‚ and investment valuation ratio. It will explain both company’s liabilities‚ and a few personal opinions that could better both Coca-Cola
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policies‚ promotional activities‚ pricing policies‚ and distribution arrangements? 4. “Global localization” (globalization) is a policy that both companies have implemented successfully. Give examples for each company from the case. 5. How can Pepsi and Coke confront the issues of water use in the manufacture of their products? How can they diffuse further boycotts or demonstrations against the products? How effective are activist groups like the one that launched the campaign in California? Should
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Abstract This paper shows the major types of marketing intermediaries‚ marketing decisions do those marketing intermediaries make‚ the major trends with marketing intermediaries and future hold for private label brands. Marketing intermediaries‚ also known as middlemen or distribution intermediaries are an important part of the product distribution channel. Intermediaries are individuals or businesses that make it possible for the product to make it from the manufacturer
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Case Study: Coke and Pepsi in India: Coca-Cola controlled the Indian market until 1977‚ when the Janata Party beat the Congress Party of then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. To punish Coca-Cola’s principal bottler‚ a Congress Party stalwart and longtime Gandhi supporter‚ the Janata government demanded that Coca-Cola transfer its syrup formula to an Indian subsidiary. Coca-Cola balked and withdrew from the country. India‚ now left without both Coca-Cola and Pepsi‚ became a protected market. In the
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to affect the publics and forces in their marketing environments. As a marketing manager‚ what are some ways that you might proactively influence your marketing environment? 4- In designing the advertising for a bottled water product‚ which would you find more helpful: information about consumer demographics or consumer lifestyles? Give examples of how you would use each type of information. 5- The marketer must identify steps in target marketing. Briefly discuss each step ? 6- . List
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CeCe Miyagawa Professor Preston Cameron SBU200 Society and Business October 15‚ 2014 Case Analysis – Case#16 Coke and Pepsi in India: Issues‚ Ethics‚ and Crisis Management Introduction This case delves into whether or not Pepsi and Coke are equal targets in India. It questions whether the companies are doing their ethical duties‚ as well as whether they are managing crises and stakeholders well. The Real Problem The real problem is whether or not these companies are doing their duties to their
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