Reference No: MAR0170Pages: 9 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: In 1969, the marketing executives of Hindustan Lever were discussing the creative strategy to be adopted for Pears with their agency, Lintas. The company, having increased its production, now wished to expand the market for the brand. The case has a detailed look at consumer behavior and past advertising. It also ... More
Reference No: F&A0263(G)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: The planning manager wonders how effective the budgetary control and performance-reporting system has been in terms of its original objectives. Operational and managerial issues relating to environmental scanning, target setting, potential identification, etc., and an inadequate effort on the part of head office officials to guide their branch managers in ... More
Reference No: MAR0175Pages: 10 Published on: 1, January, 1976
Abstract: Clearasil is an antipimple cream, a brand leader in its category, marketed by Richardson Hindustan Limited. The company had appointed a research agency to gauge the impact of a recent Clearasil radio commercial. The case records in detail the methodology and the findings; and at the end poses questions ... More