Please provide assistance with the following: Help with ideas for a report on DVD rental services that are on the market today but are declining in appeal to consumers - this product should be marked for "obsolescence". Discuss this product or service in terms of its current target market demographics using US census da
Have you ever been disappointed because a television network cancelled one of your favourite television shows because of "low ratings"? The network didn't ask your opinion, did it? It probably didn't ask any of your friends, either. That's because estimates of television audience sizes are based on research done by the Nielsen C
Coca-Cola is sold worldwide. In some countries, Coca-Cola owns the bottling facilities; in others, it has signed contracts with the licensees or it relies on joint ventures. When selecting a licensee in each country, what factors should Coca-Cola consider?
Choose one organization & it's product, and provide detail about the promotional method/concept. 1. Analyze a promotional concept your organization has used in the past or, alternatively, think of a concept you believe your organization should implement. --> Choose one organisation (a big company) and product of it. eg: Aud
I work for an automobile dealership that sells a complete line of vehicles, from full-size pickups and luxury sport-utility vehicles (SUVs) to economy cars and hybrids. After analyzing the recent changes in consumers' buying habits, my boss wants me to create a marketing information system for the dealership. The system should
Selected Firm - Wal-Mart The first component is a fairly detailed, one-page rationale on why you want this firm to be the focus. This is important so as to understand what personal interest and/or connection you have with the firm or the industry. The second component is a one-page description of the firm. This will likel
Why is trade margin an important aspect,in the financial aspects of marketing?
Please help answer each question in 125 words per question. Q 1. What are common purposes of news releases? Should a news-release writer try to infuse his or her editorial opinion into the news release? Why or why not? Q 2. Discuss how public relations, as well as publicity, can have a greater effect on the consumer than
Conduct a situation analysis for Crocs. I. Product Statement Describe the company/organization Provide a brief background of the organization Describe charge you have for this marketing plan Provide a brief overview of what issue you are studying, and how a marketing perspective can help address the issue. II.
Please see the attachment. 1. Summarize the key facts of the case. 2. Discuss how income, social class, and age interact in Toyota's marketing strategy. How do income and social class affect age as a means of segmentation for the Scion? 3. Select another vehicle that you believe is marketed based on the age of potentia
Question #1 Is it ethical for marketers to use ethnic and religious appeals to market products? Question #2 Are there similar things that could appeal to Gen Y, the ways in which marketers appeal to seniors.
Hello I need help developing response to the following: What is the difference between primary and secondary market research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of research both in domestic and foreign markets? How does research about quality, price, and satisfaction help to create superior value in the ma
1. What strategies do most business organizations use to encourage effective partnerships or alliances with customers? How effectively do organizations build partnerships or alliances with its internal markets; for example, employees, vendors, suppliers, or contractors? What factors relate to its effectiveness? 2. What is the
1. Summarize the key facts of the case. 2. Visit Buffett's website, www.margaritaville.com. Describe the site and the products offered on it. How does it extend the concert experience? 3.Discuss the dynamics of Buffett's fan base. Are they a reference group, a brand community, or a consumer tribe? 4.What consumer needs
Discussion Question #1 Think of a product you recently shopped for online. Describe your search process. How did you become aware that you wanted or needed the product? Did you wind up buying online? Why or why not? Discussion Question #2 How can a company use viral marketing to its advantage? What are the potential hazards
One of the most challenging issues for direct marketers is privacy. Privacy affects a direct marketer's ability to both find and reach its audience. This has been an ongoing concern for GGI and now is the time to address it in a formal manner. Prepare a presentation, to be given to GGI's senior management team, which answers the
CANINANTICS is a start-up company that has created a new dog food dispensing product "Sallone's Universal Dog Food Dispenser" that will open canned dog food, dump the food into the dog bowl, and dispense the can. The company wants to start marketing this product and then branch into other canine accessories by the end of the yea
Describe how dynamic pricing provides sellers discretion over marketing decisions. What kind of legal implications might this involve?
The stories on the site encompass the following marketing topics: - Controversy in Ads - Lifestyle Campaigns - Target Marketing - The Global View - Emotional Advertising - Marketing the Economy Can you read a few stories at http://www.themarketingscene.com/index.php/discussions/ and devise your own? I would like to se
Name a product or service in which you have great amount of familiarity/knowledge and for which you will answer all of the marketing strategy questions. Develop an objective for marketing this product/service. Develop an Action Plan for the objective you have written.
This is based on a discussion of healthy additions to the McDonald's menu. A turkey burger and a veggie burger are the additions. Discuss a marketing strategy for this in terms of place and marketing channels.
Compare Nestle's and Unilever's strategies toward international markets. In what ways (other than product categories) do they differ in their international marketing?
Analyze current competitors and define the competitive landscape for the new Pepsi line: an all natural energy drink that has no caffeine and no sugar in it.
1. Starbucks has worked hard to act ethically and responsibly. Has it done a good job a communicating its efforts to consumers? Do consumers believe Starbucks is a responsible company? Why or why not? 2. Where does a company like Starbucks draw the line on supporting socially responsible programs? For example, how much of
Please review the following questions and see if you can guide me through them. This is regarding a start-up company with the newest invention of its product "Sallone's Universal Dog Food Dispenser". 1. Describe what type of marketing research this company will need to use in order to support its marketing strategy. Create a
Why do many department stores seek a markup of about 30% when some discount houses operate on a 20% markup? Identify and explain at least three reasons
Sales people need to be thoroughly knowledgeable about the product or service they sell. All sales training programs emphasize the importance of product knowledge; however, in this article certain additional aspects of product knowledge have been identified that go beyond the conventional approach of knowing the product features
1.Gillette has successfully convinced the world that "more is better" in terms of number of blades and other razor features. Why has that worked in the past? What's next? 2.Some of Gillette's spokespeople such as Tiger Woods have run into controversy after becoming endorsers for the brand. Does this hurt Gillette's brand equ
After products and marketing programs have been developed for new products, they are usually tested in the marketplace. What is test marketing? How may a company benefit from the use of test marketing? How can test marketing cause problems for a company?
Products can be classified as either business/industrial or consumer products. Explain what distinguishes business products from consumer products and why it is important to understand this distinction. Please explain clearly.