The Marlboro Man advertising is one of the most famous and successful marketing campaigns of all time, which every marketer should know about. In this mini case study, students explore how the Marlboro Man came to be, especially after the brand was initially targeted at female smokers, and review the marketing challenges that they faced along the way.
Classic Case Study: Marlboro Repositions for Success Review the Teaching Activity
Although widely posted and discussed, one of marketing’s biggest branding failures – Colgate Beef Lasagne (or Colgate Kitchen Entrees) was fake. Students review the back story to find out how this happened and the importance of always validating sources for key decision making.
Fake Products and Marketing Information Review the Teaching Activity
In this mini-case study, students review the launch of Coca-Cola’s Y3000 limited edition flavor – which was co-created by AI. Is this a good strategic move for Coke or are they putting their brand at risk? Given that AI is now here to stay, this case study gives an insight on how AI might be used in the new product development process.
Coca-Cola Launches a New Flavor Designed by AI Review the Teaching Activity
This is another classic case study, when Pepsi tried to create a breakfast market for cola. This activity is structured in two teaching formats and can be run as a role-play exercise or as a case study discussion.
Pepsi AM Breakfast Soda: Classic Case Study Review the Teaching Activity
In this exercise, your students play the role of Creative Director and help McDonald’s design their creative messaging for a proposed new product. Unfortunately, the first idea presented was rejected and the agency needs to pitch another concept – which is where your students come in.
Designing the Central Creative Message Review the Teaching Activity
The launch of the Mother Energy brand generated many first-time sales, there were only limited repeat purchases, primarily due to the poor taste of the product. As a result, the brand was placed into the inept set by the majority of target market consumers. As a result, Coca-Cola had to decide what to do with this poor performing brand.
Inept to the Evoked Brand Set (Case Study) Review the Teaching Activity
This is a creativity exercise where students sort through forced relationships of flavors and product categories in order to identify potential new product ideas for snack foods. It should be a relatively fun and enjoyable exercise for students, as well as demonstrating a good technique for finding new product ideas in a cluttered and crowded market.
New Product Concept Generation Using Creativity Review the Teaching Activity
A local coffee shop has conducted a pricing experiment and broadened their product line. But did the experiment work? And should they continue with the pricing approach or discontinue it? A great activity for assessing marketing mix changes.
Coffee Shop Pricing Market Test Review the Teaching Activity
In this activity, students are presented with four images of “innovative” products. Their task is to evaluate whether this product is simply a gimmick or it has market potential?
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Do These Products Solve a Consumer Need? Review the Teaching Activity
In this new product case study, the owners of V Energy drinks decide to take on Coke and Pepsi in the sports drink product category, using a clever approach to positioning and differentiation.
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Competing Against Dominant Brands (Case Study) Review the Teaching Activity