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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Case Analysis: Snapple Steals Share I. Point of View This case study examines the critical decisions to be made by Arnold Greenberg‚ Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Snapple. The point of view of the latter was chosen since his role is increasingly important to the company’s ability to execute its strategy. The chief operating officer’s main concern is to come up with strategies that will drive operational excellence and high performance in the operation of the business. His
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500 Module 5 4/29/2010 Snapple Case Analysis Why do you think Snapple succeeded in the 1972-1993 phase when so many similar endeavors failed to? Snapple’s success during this period was primarily the result of its personnel‚ channel and image differentiation. Wendy Kaufman was a spokesperson‚ who was seen as quirky‚ likable‚ and honest. Snapple was sold primarily though cold channels such as street vendors‚ delicatessens‚ restaurants‚ and recreations areas. Snapple was very successful in conveying
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Introduction From 1972-1993 Snapple Fruit Juice Company flourished while many startup premium fruit drinks struggled and‚ in many cases‚ failed. In fact‚ most of Snapple’s successful competitors during this time were sold to larger distribution companies allowing Snapple to create a Brand image and distribution alliance for the "smaller guy." They were a cult classic‚ promoted by loud‚ brash promoters like Howard Stern and Rush Limbaugh who had huge followings of independent‚ "stick-it-to-the-man"
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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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Assignment Name or Number: Case Analysis | | Student ID Number | | 1. | Steven Huy Tran | 329330 | 2. | Yating Lu | 387224 | 3. | Shihui (Cheryl) Li | 387283 | 4. | Putri Yusman | | Consumer Behaviour- Case Analysis Snapple Snapple is an American-based beverage brand that focuses distinctively in producing juices and tea. During the late 1980s‚ Snapple gained prominent share in a highly competitive market and became the leading brand in the alternative beverage industry. However following
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Dr Pepper Snapple External Analysis * Bargaining Power of suppliers – Medium The switching cost to find other suppliers of commodities to produce beverage is not high‚ and those suppliers are not concentrated or differentiated. However‚ the recession significantly increased commodity prices‚ and DPS has very little power in affecting the prices they pay for these commodities. * Bargaining Power of buyers - Medium Individual buyers do not put high pressure on DPS‚ but large buyers like
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SNAPPLE CASE Table of Contents Question 1 ......................................................................................................................... 3 Figure1. Stages of managerial approach towards market. ..............................................................................3 Question 2 ......................................................................................................................... 4 Question 3 .
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The Pursuit of Synergy: Quaker Oats-Snapple Acquisition Professor Sherif A. Ebrahim Corporate Strategy‚ Spring 2012 May 1‚ 2012 Pauline Guittard Linn Gustafsson T.J. Henry Jr. Sevinc Ulu Brittany Williams Many successful businessmen and women have concluded that the most successful acquirers are also the most disciplined. In order to secure a lucrative and profitable acquisition all strategic alternatives ought to have been considered and prudently explored. Furthermore‚ a clear operating strategy
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Snapple Case Analysis 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
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