Table of Contents Table of Contents i-ii Executive Summary iii 1. Background of Apple Inc. P.1 2. Apple Inc.’s Brand Development Decision 1. Brand Identity 1. Salience dimension P.2 2. Brand Meaning 1. Performance dimension P.2-3 2. Imagery dimension P.4 3. Brand Reponses 1. Judgments dimension P.4-5 2. Feelings dimension P.5-6 4. Brand Relationship 1. Resonance dimension P.6 3. Marketing mix
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Apple Computer Inc Apple Computer‚ Inc. is a well-known designer and retailer of computer hardware‚ software and electronic entertainment devices. Apple began as a small personal computer manufacturing firm in 1976 with a vision to build computers that could be purchased by anyone. The company has now grown into one of the most powerful technology companies in existence. The path that led to the creation of a brand like Apple is a true testament to the level of innovation and the cultivation of
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Introduction The increasing attractive Asia Pacific digital product market provides Apple with a new battlefield for its expansion‚ especially in Mac computer and iPhone. The company owns one of the top brand names in technology worldwide with 54% of their profits coming from foreign markets (Apple Annual Report‚ 2006). Furthermore‚ Apple was able to win an important place as the fashion of the market took place. Since‚ Apple image is also related to its great design‚ high technology‚ high quality and cool
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Apple computer 2002 Abstract This case basically introduces the history of the Apple Company‚ and shows the company’s ups and downs in the computer industry. Apple Computer is the key factor to upgrade computer industry innovation. It is one of the first companies to venture into the computer marketplace. Apple Computer founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniack. After launching the first product Apple 2‚ Apple quickly became the industry leader and ready to change the world
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“Remember the Apple” I. Problem Statement Apple Inc. is known for their innovative products‚ combining user-friendly technology and elegant design‚ Apple’s bite of the consumer electronics market has been getting a little larger year by year. The Apple brand is fun‚ unique‚ and memorable because it is such a departure from brands that sound serious and corporate. Apple’s Macintosh computers has always stood out because it looks different from other personal computers and relies on software
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1976 when Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple Computer. The Apple II was released in April 1978 which sparked a computer revolution. Apple launched its IPO in 1980. Apple was the leader in computers and computer programing until IBM entered the PC market in 1981. Within 4 years‚ Apple’s net income fell 62% pushing the company into a crisis. Steve Jobs was replaced by John Sculley in 1985 who helped push the Mac into new markets. By 1990‚ Apple was the most profitable company in the world
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CALIFORNIA MARITIME ACADENY Vallejo‚ CA Apple Inc. by: Breanna 17 December 2011 EGL 001 Introduction to English Composition 1 Apple Inc. Do you own an iPod? Or how about a Mac computer? Apple products are very well known all around the world. Even though they seem like such a great product‚ it took their creator Steve Jobs and many helpful employees to perfect the iPod to how it is today. Jobs endured financial loss‚ risk of failure‚ threats‚ and lawsuits‚ and success
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Abstract Apple Inc. (previously Apple Computer‚ Inc.) is an American multinational corporation that designs and markets consumer electronics‚ computer software and personal computers. Apple currently has 246 retail stores located in 44 states that employs over 27‚000 retail employees. Apple also employs over 304‚000 U.S. individuals from development to transportations. As of September 11‚ 2012‚ Apple is the largest publicly traded company ever. Apple has established a unique reputation in the
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To: - Senior Manager of Apple Date: - 13th December 2011 From: - Lauren Report: - Management Issue at Apple Introduction The following report is being composed due to a request being received from the senior manager of Apple. The aim of this specific document is to identify a key management issue within the company of Apple that may affect their future production and success. Once the management issue have been acknowledged the report will go onto state the findings
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Case summary Apple Inc. in 2012 Apple and its History Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak founded Apple in California in 1976. Their mission was to introduce an easy to use computer to market‚ which led to a computing revolution and quickly became the industry leader by selling more than 100‚000 Apple IIs in 1980. After IBM entered PC market‚ IBM PCs‚ which used Microsoft’s DOS (OS)‚ gained more market share and became the new standard for the PC industry. At the same time‚ Apple introduced the
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