The New Beetle Volkswagen (VW) according to the case had a bumpy start in the US market. Initially‚ VW had a tough time penetrating the US market since the first two cars‚ Type 1 (Beetle) were sold in the US in 1949. Since this was right after WWII‚ most Americans were cautious about buying imported cars and Germany had other image problems (as stated in the case). Maintenance and parts of foreign cars were expensive that not a lot of the populace could afford‚ but despite this‚ VW sales grew. By
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Critical Issues / Background Data: Volkswagen’s challenge is to launch the “New Beetle” with a smaller than typical budget ‚ identify target market segments‚ and determine the unique value proposition and positioning of the “New Beetle” with effective pricing in the small car category to determine the most effective strategy for the market launch. VW & Beetle Brand Perceptions: The VW brand has had issues‚ including customer perception of poor quality and reliability‚ low brand awareness‚ and
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Case: The New Beetle 1) What are the Various Target Markets for the New Beetle available to Volkswagen? Describe each both demographically and psychographically. What are the pros and cons of each option? What are the appeals of the new Beetle to each group? a. Baby Boomers over 50‚ have nostalgia for the bug as this was most likely their first car and it will bring back fond memories of the past PRO’S: loyal following from their generation previously CONS: This demographic
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Executive Summary This document is a marketing plan for Volkswagen -New beetle Cabriolet‚ effective for the years 2004 to 2005. The objective of this plan is to recommend strategies that launch the New beetle Cabriolet. Volkswagen ’s market share is growing and it is standing in 9% market share in the global car market. And we want to position the Volkswagen brand as a global leader in the quality car market. The environment and factors analysis the overall environments SWOT analysis‚ to find
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segmenting the market is determining the segmentation variables. These variables can be categorized in Demographic‚ Psychographic‚ and Behavioristic. In segmenting the market for New Beetle‚ the results of the Arnolds Communication research on the Beetle consumers can be helpful. This research reveals the fact that VW Beetle consumers are young‚ slightly affluent‚ more educated and having different lifestyles and they enjoy more active driving style. So in terms of Demographic bases‚ Age‚ Gender‚ Income
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meant something original? What is simplicity‚ honesty and reliability came back again? Imagine a new Volkswagen…. Mission Impossible: Launch of the New Beetle Introduction At a time when American’s were sceptical about the purchase of imported cars‚ due to lack of availability of spare partes and costly repairs‚ heightening Germany’s existing image problem in the market‚ Volkswagen introduced the Beetle in 1949 which turned out to be a phenomenal success and envisaged a cult-following by the 60s
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Why would positioning the New Beetle be considered Mission Impossible? Vanzura knows the importance of a good segmentation‚ targeting and positioning for a successful marketing strategy‚ that is the reason why she is concerned about the strategic triangle for the New Beetle and its consequences on the sales growth goal. Additionally‚ she feels the pressure for an amazing marketing campaign since the previous ones were so viral and spoken about. Positioning the New Beetle is a hard task for several
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Abstract Marketing mix consists of four elements essential for an organization to plan the marketing strategies to produce and sell a product or service for the target market. The four elements‚ which are product‚ place‚ price‚ and promotion‚ are used to make sure the product or service selected will meet the needs of the customer. Walmart is a leading retailer‚ which uses the four elements of the marking mix to ensure the implementation of new products will be effective in the market.
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Marketing mix can be describes as "the use and specification of the 4 Ps describing the strategic position of a product in the marketplace… A prominent person to take centre stage was E. Jerome McCarthy in 1960; he proposed a four-P classification which was popularized. (wikipedia.com)" The marketing mix approach to marketing is a model of creating and implementing market strategies. The marketing mix stresses the mixing of different factors in a way that both organizational and consumer or target
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Marketing Mix Michael Anderson MKT/421 May 30‚ 2011 Gabriel Renero According to the text-book Marketing an Introduction “Guided by marketing strategy‚ the company designs an integrated marketing mix made up of factors under its control—product‚ price‚ place‚ and promotion to find the best marketing strategy and mix” (Armstrong & Kotler‚ 2009‚ p. 47). In order to understand the marketing mix one must
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