1.2 INTRODUCTION
In Indian scenario the importance of branding in the retail market is felt from the high degree of competition that is prevalent in the market. This study brings to light the influence of Retail store Attributes on building brand equity. For the purpose of this study well established supermarket in Chennai city were chosen. The rapid changes in the Indian and global markets have led to the importance of understanding the concept of Brand Management. A brand refers to the name or symbol which identifies the products or services of one manufacturer and differentiates with that of competitors. Brands are considered to be the valuable assets for any organization. Strong brands help to create commitment among the customers and develops
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It is worthwhile to mention here that the process of brand building is also referred to as brand equity. Brand equity is the outcome of various marketing strategies of any organization which is reflected in the consumers’ response. Brand equity is perceived by consumers as the value added to the product by associating it with a brand name. The sources of brand equity help to increase the customer base of a firm. The effectiveness of marketing strategies is enhanced by brand equity assets. Brand equity depends upon the favorability of the attitudes which customers hold about a particular brand. Building positive brand equity would enable an organization to enjoy a competitive advantage. It is imperative for firms to create unique, strong and favorable associations for building strong brands. Understanding the various dimensions of brand equity would help the organizations to know the value provided by the brands to its consumers. Marketers have to select appropriate brand elements for creating positive brand equity. The effectiveness of brand building of organizations would ultimately depend on the success of its brand elements in creating positive equity among its customers. To bring a clear picture of brand equity it becomes necessary to understand its different approaches. Brand equity for the purpose of this research is discussed in detail from customers’
There are four major elements that make up the marketing mix: product, price, place, and promotion. A product can be described as everything that makes up a good, service, or idea, including product design, features, colour, packaging, warranty and service levels (Kerin et al., 2015). A price refers to the amount of money that a product will sell for. The place consists of the channels where a product is distributed, as well as the merchandising used to sell the product. And finally, promotion includes all of the ways in which consumers are made aware of a product, such as advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct response, event marketing and sponsorship, and personal selling (Kerin et al., 2015).
Assignment 2 – P3, M2, D2 – Market Research and Marketing Planning Market research is a method to gather information in order to make a decision, the organisation would have the market research department analyse and identify any problem that’s related to marketing. It is their duty to gather valuable information based on the consumers wants and needs so they can carry out smart decision about their marketing, whether it’s a service or goods. Market research can also be collecting information about their competitors. There is four main methods for market research, there is primary research. Primary research - • Observation – This is an effective way to market research because you get to watch first hand on what people prefer to have rather than asking what they prefer; this is because the results will be more reliable if the consumers are unaware.
Case Analysis: J. C. Penney Company, Inc. Founded by James Cash Penney in 1902, J. C. Penney Company, Inc. has grown into a major mid-tier retailer. Focusing on providing goods and services for middle-income families, Penney’s competes in several segments. Although men’s and women’s apparel accounts for nearly half of all sales, Penney’s has a diverse portfolio including cosmetics, hair salons, home furnishings and appliances (J. C. Penney Company, Inc., 2015). As one of the oldest retailers in America, Penney’s has recently struggled to maintain the loyalty of existing customers while attempting to attract new ones. Historical Background Penney’s faced a hyper-competitive environment following the recession of 2008.
Please respond to the following: "Brand Portfolio Molecule and Brand Report Card" Based on your review of the Learnscape scenario titled “Learnscape 3: Recover and Retention”, explain the fundamental reasons why brands do not exist in isolation but do exist in larger environments that include other brands. Provide two (2) specific recommendations or solutions that help the health care facility in this scenario improve patient satisfaction. Brands do not exist in isolation but do exist in a larger environments which includes other brands, because brands are highly interdependent and value of the brand is driven by its impact on the customer’s precipitation. The brands needs other brands in order to have meaningful comparison with other brands.
ESSENTIALS OF MARKETING ASSIGMENT 1 AT&T’s MARKETING STRATEGY SUBMITTED TO: Prof. Sujata Joshi Faculty (Marketing) FROM: GARGI MODI (14020541147) NAVDEEP SINGH (14020541148) JASPREET SINGH (14020541149) ABHINAV NIRWAN (14020541150) INTRODUCTION AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications corporation, headquartered at Whitacre Tower in downtown Dallas, Texas. AT&T is the largest provider of mobile telephone and the largest provider of fixed telephone in the United States, and also provides broadband subscription television services. AT&T is the third-largest company in Texas (the largest non-oil company, behind only ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, and also the largest Dallas Company). As of May 2014, AT&T is the 23rd-largest
Non-product attributes are functional benefits, experiential benefits, and symbolic benefits (Keller 1993). Excluding advertisement, word of mouth is such a powerful tactic the brand could perform to associate with consumers. With word of mouth, customers will develop brand awareness, brand knowledge, and brand image that lead to customer-based brand equity or CBBE (Keller 2003). Keller (2001) developed pyramid models of consumer-based brand equity building steps as shown in figure 2, and six brand building blocks as displayed in figure 3. Successful brand building is to create resonance that builds relationships between the brand and its customers, which generates brand loyalty, attitudinal attachment, and community engagement as the best
BURBERRY BUSSINESS… Inside it---- = = Dipped in history== “Burberry” an extravagance British style house that owes it’s being to Thomas Burberry (1856).
The Air Jordan brand is the leading brand in the shoe industry. It is owned by the famous Hall-of-Famer American basketball player, Michael Jordan, and Nike. The success of this brand started when the first pair of sneakers were first produced by Michael Jordan himself and he wore them in his basketball games. It has then evolved and grew as a company. At first, their target markets were only athletes.
Television Realty Shows & Brand Placements -By Kisholoy Roy & Sayon Biswas Products and brand placements have gained popularity in India and throughout the world so much that more and more product placements in various formats like television soaps, reality show and movies. However, what is preferred by which target audiences was not known. Study showed that consumer preference are often influenced by the associated products in their favourite shows/movies.
There are four major elements that make up the marketing mix: product, price, place, and promotion. A product can be described as everything that makes up a good, service, or idea, including product design, features, colour, packaging, warranty and service levels (Kerin et al., 2015). A price refers to the amount of money that a product will sell for. The place consists of the channels where a product is distributed, as well as the merchandising used to sell the product. And finally, promotion includes all of the ways in which consumers are made aware of a product, such as advertising, public relations, sales promotion, direct response, event marketing and sponsorship, and personal selling (Kerin et al., 2015).
In this assignment I am going to discuss the stakeholders of two contrasting business’. Sainsbury’s: One important stakeholder is owners. The owners of Sainsbury’s they have it in their best interest to make the business as successful as possible by setting aims and objectives for themselves and their employees. They want to make the most profit they possibly can whilst keeping their customers and suppliers happy.
In addition companies need to deliver their products while keeping cost effectiveness in consideration. If they understand the perceived benefits of their target audience and are able to engage with them on a personal level, they can attain customer satisfaction and ultimately can have increased sales. In conclusion, conveying Unique Value proposition clearly to the customers could be a complete win/win for any business. Brand equity Formal Definition: The commercial value that derives from consumer perception of the brand name of a particular product or service, rather than from the product or service itself.
Brands are complex offerings that are conceived by organisations but ultimately resides in the consumers mind (De Chernatony, 2010). A brand thus signals to the customers the source of the products and services and protects both the competitor who would attempt to provide products and services that appear similar or identical (Aaker, 2004). Brands provides the basis upon which consumer can identify and bond with a product or service or group of products and services (Weilbacher, 1995). A brand is a specific uniqueness associated with a product or services that enables the consumers connect with it by easy identification through the name, slogan, design, logo, symbols, etc. of the organisation that produces the products or
Burberry, established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry, one of the luxury fashion brands in the world. The first shop opened up in the Haymarket, London, in 1891. Burberry was an independent family-controlled company until 1955, when it was reincorporated. It focusing on beauty, accessories, men, women, kids, all the products offering are strategy in the luxury fashion brand’s marketing mix. HISTORY OF BURBERRY Thomas Burberry, from Basingstoke, Hampshire opened his first store, originally specifying in outdoor clothing.
3. Literature Review • Brand Image Brand image is the variable which enforce a consumer for finding difference between brand and its competitors. Brand image consist of expectations, impressions and beliefs that a person holds about brand. The overall perception of consumer about quality and service can be created by brand image. Brand image is nothing but organization character.