Clean Edge Article response 1. What changes are occurring in the non-disposable razor category? The non-disposable razor category has experienced tremendous growth in recent years‚ boasting a steady 5% growth per year from 2007 to 2010. This growth can be attributed to introduction of new innovative products; 22 between 2008 and 2009. There is increased competition for shelf space‚ which was forcing distribution to shift outside traditional food and drug stores. In 2000‚ food stores
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1. What are the critical success factors for MMBC? What are its competitive advantages? A: Some of the critical success factors for MMBC are as follows: High Brand awareness i.e. an unaided response rate of 67% from West Virginia population People’s perception of the brand being a local and authentic product Legacy factor with generations of a population consuming the product‚ the brand had survived for more than 50 years Strong customer base among the blue-collar working class Perception
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Leiter’s 10% cannibalization projection and would need more evidence to support such a large percentage payment. We believe a smaller percentage or capped percentage per year and for a predetermined number of years is a more appropriate model to support any loses that Leiter’s group may suffer. Cannibalization cannot be ignored‚ especially when it can effect another department’s contribution to the business‚ so we support a payment structure that is defined by evidence of accurate cannibalization percentages
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Frito-Lay‚ Inc. – Sun ChipsTM Multigrain Snacks Case Study Analysis Assessment of the Sun ChipsTM test market results This test market was held at Minneapolis – St. Paul‚ Minnesota metropolitan‚ which was chosen as a representation to the 90 million snack chip households in the United States. The analysis of the Sun ChipTM‘s test market results is organized chronologically according to the order of findings as stated in the case. Type of purchase The coupon program was an effective advertising
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Branding We have mentioned brands periodically throughout this chapter. But what is a brand? A brand is a name‚ picture‚ design‚ or symbol‚ or combination of those items‚ used by a seller to identify its offerings and to differentiate them from competitors’ offerings. Branding is the set of activities designed to create a brand and position it in the minds of consumers. Did you know that The Beatles started a recording studio called Apple? When Apple Computer (the iPod company) was formed‚ Apple
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Problem Statement: Paramount has become a market leader in global consumer products; but knows that innovation is vital to continue success. Paramount has used technology to create an innovative razor‚ but wants to make sure that it is positioned effectively. Situation Analysis: * Customers: Male consumer products have been trending upward in the last decade. The customer segments are broken up into three areas; social/emotional‚ involved razor users‚ and uninvolved or maintenance users
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To: Donald Janus From: XXX Date: XXX Subject: Advising a price promotion plan for Culinarian cookware [pic] Culinarian is a strong brand that is ready for a successful 2007. We have reviewed the marketing mix of push vs. pull tactics‚ compared them to the industry‚ and examined past performance in this area. Most importantly‚ we have examined 2004’s price promotion and drawn conclusions that have allowed us to make recommendations for this coming year. Outlined below are our
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Problem Definition The problem in this case is Kodak’s steadily eroding market share and shareholder value in the film rolls market. This is especially undesirable given the fact that the market has been growing at a tepid 2% annual rate and the steadily increasing threat from competition. Kodak needs to come up with a strategy for corrective action so as to arrest this decline‚ regain market share and increase share holder value. Kodak’s strategy is to reposition itself by targeting a new segment
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SUMMARY: Paramount is planning to launch a new nondisposable razor ‘Clean Edge’ which has an improved design and provides a superior performance by utilizing a vibrating technology that that stimulates hair follicles lifting them from the skin and allows a more thorough shave. CURRENT MARKET SITUATION: Launching a nondisposable razor in the super premium market is a brilliant move as: a) Paramount has a respected brand image in the razor market through its two already existing brands 1) Paramount
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brand? 3 Should MMBC introduce a light beer? 4 Is MM Light financially feasible for MMBC? 5 Break-Even Point (BEP) Analysis 6 MM Lager Cannibalization 6 MM Light Marketing Strategies 7 Exhibit 1 – SWOT Analysis 9 Exhibit 2 – Financial Data and Assumptions 10 Exhibit 3 – Break-Even Point (BEP) Analysis Calculations 11 Exhibit 4 – MM Lager Cannibalization Calculations 12 Exhibit 5 – MM Light Marketing Strategy 15 What is the current situation? Mountain Man Brewing Company (MMBC) is a family
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