its relation to segmentation. It will analyse the positioning of Absolut vodka in its market share. In this report the relevant positioning criteria will be identified and appropriate positioning maps to support the analysis will be used. In addition‚ suggestions on how to improve and develop the Absolut’s positioning will be given as well. In order to apply the relevant academic theory to the positioning of Absolut Vodka brand the definition and idea of positioning concept needs to be identified
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VODKA MAKING PROCESS AND DISTILLING PROCESS Vodka is defined in the United States Standards of Identity as “neutral spirits so distilled‚ or so treated after distillation with charcoal or other materials‚ as to be without distinctive character‚ aroma‚ taste‚ or color.” As Vodka is a neutral spirit‚ it means that it can be obtained by the distillation of any product with fermentable carbohydrates on it‚ like grains (rye‚ corn or wheat) or products like potatoes‚ beets or sugar beets; even grapes
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therefore interested in purchasing premium organic products. These women are trendy‚ interested in fashion and music. This new‚ and evolutionary vodka will be launched with the intentions of capturing the sophisticated vodka drinker‚ while avoiding glamorizing underage drinking and/or over consumption. Marketing Mix Product Absolut Pure is 100% organic vodka produced from winter wheat. The smooth and clear taste reflects its use of natural ingredients. The bottle will retain the signature shape of
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Brand Management and Communication Professor Sandor Czellar May 2010 ABSOLUT VODKA - BRAND ANALYSIS TEAM 8 Julien Bruderer David Fleury Matteo Giabbani Fabrizio Padula Jonathan Queloz Brand Management and Communication Absolut Vodka – Brand Analysis TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................ 3 1. FIRM PRESENTATION ....................................................
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ABSOLUT FACTS • ABSOLUT VODKA‚ introduced in the US in 1979‚ is the fourth largest international premium spirit in the world and is available in more than 150 markets. ABSOLUT VODKA is the number two brand of premium vodka worldwide. (Source: Impact International) • Since its launch in 1979‚ ABSOLUT VODKA has achieved significant worldwide sales growth‚ from 10‚000 nine-liter cases (90‚000 liters) to 11.0 million nine-liter cases in 2010 (99.0 millions of liters).Every bottle of ABSOLUTVODKA
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Case Study: Smirnoff Vodka Market The drinks market is constantly evolving‚ with product innovation‚ as well as brand strength‚ at the heart of its growth. Doubtless‚ the root of success of Smirnoff vodka is the consistently high standard of classic vodka that its owner has produced over the years. However‚ as the market has evolved‚ so has the Smirnoff brand. With a growing range of flavoured vodkas and pre-mixed cocktails that perfectly tap into the lucrative ready to drink sector‚ Smirnoff
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reputation of V&S from 20th ranking to 2nd of the world’s vodka brand and leading premium vodka manufacturer of the world. By acquiring business‚ PR could expand their vodka business to world easily (especially US market) for the reason that it had a well-established brand name and consumers were familiar with such brand name. Further‚ financial objective was another motive for such acquisition since it offered PR a viable option to broaden their vodka portfolio to Ready To Drink (RTD) and Flavoured Alcoholic
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Absolut Vodka’s Absolute Global Marketing On a lovely morning of September 2009‚ with the fiftieth “beep”‚ Steven scanned the last bottle of the limited edition Absolut Vodka 2009 on the spirits Shelf of Selfridges London. The latest special-edition bottles of Absolut - packaged in a dramatic heavy-metal rock style‚ wrapped with golden studs and gray leather‚ rapidly become a spot light among the shelf‚ the whole spirit of Rock n’ Roll are simple illustrated by the new design‚ and just as its normal
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Review of Global Vodka Market Today it is tough to determine which country has the top conditions for alcohol distilling industry and where this business is most profitable. In many countries alcohol distilling and distribution is on-budget‚ which means existence of certain peculiarities of state control. For instance‚ EU today faces the problem of hard drinks “redistribution” between the countries. Transparency of borders and differences in excises determines economical interest of operators
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Ben Lake Prof McGovern International Marketing 17/04/14 Absolut Vodka Case Study 2. Which alternative marketing strategies does V&S Absolut Spirits have to increase its market share for: A) Aboslut Vodka in the USA? In the last 20 years American citizens have developed a tendency for drinking ‘less but better’ alcohols; thus many people now drink cleaner and more pure alcohol. V&S Absolut Spirits must take advantage of this trend as this fits perfectly into their message. Absolut falls into
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