Reference No: MAR0215(C)Pages: 11Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case presents a typical situation in consumer durables marketing, highly competitive market, and extremly price conscious consumers. Product differentiation is not particularly evident. The Divisional Manager of Gujarat Industrial Distributors, who has a great deal of autonomy in developing the market strategy for the region for which he is ... More
Reference No: MAR0228TECPages: 10Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Advertising copy has a very important role to play in conveying to the consumer what the advertiser wants to convey in an effective manner. To do this, the copywriter has to obtain information about the product, the marketing objectives of the firm, competition and other conditions existing in the market, ... More
Reference No: CMA0489Pages: 12Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case is based on an on-going project for raising coffee and rubber plantations over 8,000 hectares in one of the states in North-Eastern India. Besides others, the major objective of the project is to wean the shifting cultivators away from their age old profession which is considered to be socially ... More
Reference No: MAR0221TECPages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The success of an advertisement depends on the judgement at various stages of creating an advertisement apart from the research which may have gone into the development of the campaign. The copywriter, who plays a major role in the creative process, has to evolve an appropriate creative approach based on ... More
Reference No: MAR0207(A)Pages: 13Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The case concerns the positioning of a new micro computer. The problem is where to position the new computer in the existing range of computers. ... More
Reference No: CMA0484TEC Pages: 4Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The note describes the seed marketing chain in a time oriented frame with reference to post-HYV period. It also raises the issues with which a seed marketing organization has to concern itself, as also the critical issues faced by the seed industry. ... More
Reference No: MAR0219TECPages: 25Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Explains how advertising helps to bridge the communication gap between producers and consumers. Personal selling and advertising are two forms of business communications to which consumers respond. Advertising is done in a nonpersonal manner through intermediaries or media. The function of advertising is to contribute towards the greater availability ... More
Reference No: CMA0508Pages: 17Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The new managing director of a recently formed state government undertaking is interested in developing a suitable marketing strategy for the disposal of timru leaves, a product widely used as the wrapper for beedis. Problems encountered include poor leaf quality, lack of market information, inadequate warehouse facilities, etc. A tentative ... More
Reference No: MAR0249TECPages: 16Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note explains the different approaches to the measurement of effectiveness of advertising. Effectiveness can be measured through pre-testing, as well as post-testing, depending on the requirements. Certain important conditions necessary for estimating the effect of advertising on sales are also given. ... More
Reference No: F&A0321Pages: 4 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: Describes a controversy between the marketing manager, who instructs his department to dispose of the accumulated stock of sarees at a price discount of 15%, and the financial advisor, who asserts that the discount would result in a huge loss to the corporation. The controversy provides an opportunity for discussing the ... More
Reference No: MAR0236TECPages: 8 Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: This note deals with an analysis of the concept of advertising appropriation. The main consideration and various approaches for determining the size of the advertising budget and its allocation are outlined. ... More
Reference No: MAR0217TECPages: 5Published on: 1, January, 1979
Abstract: The most important job of the advertiser is to decide what he is going to say about his product. He has to promise some special benefit to the consumer, and the selection of the right promise is very important. Consumer behaviour is activated by different motives. An advertiser has to ... More