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Authors: Jaiswal, Anand Kumar; Palan, Harit; Jain, Ingita;
Reference No: MAR0470(A) Pages: 25 Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: Launched in 2005, Aava natural mineral water is one of the key brands in the natural mineral water market in India. It had sales of over Rs. 15 crore (150 million) in 2012 and it is the second largest brand and a volume leader in the natural mineral water category. The case discusses the ... More
Authors: Jacob, Joshy; Varma, Jayanth R.;
Reference No: F&A0519 Pages: 9 Published on: 31, March, 2015
Abstract: After the global financial crisis of 2008, Allied Irish Banks (AIB) was rescued by the Irish government.During 2013 and 2014, the tiny fraction of shares remaining with the public appeared to be vastly overvalued in the Irish stock market. The American Depository Receipts (ADRs) of AIB appeared to be overvalued even relative ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev; Dhandhania Agrawal, Kopal;
Reference No: MAR0453TEC Pages: 12 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: The note illustrates ‘how’ a message can be communicated to the target audience adopting various creative approaches: Comparative, Inoculative and Refutational. It demonstrates the emotional (humour, sex, lifestyle, fear and scarcity) and rational (feature and price) appeals used in communication to attract audience to the brand. It then describes and ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev; Dhandhania Agrawal, Kopal;
Reference No: MAR0454TEC Pages: 10 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: The objective of this article is to help develop an understanding of message strategy and using it to develop an advertising planning model. This article describes Vaughn’s FCB grid that has been widely applied in this filed and elaborates how this framework can be used to develop an advertising ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev; Agrawal, Rahul;
Reference No: MAR0463(D) Pages: 12 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: In 2013, ‘Fashion Destination’, a well-established clothing retailer considered setting up a clothing and accessories rental service. They hired a market research agency ‘Wright & Company’ to conduct a research on the sustainability and profitability of such a business model. The consultants collected primary data and did an extensive analysis for Fashion ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev;
Reference No: MAR0465TEC Pages: 8 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: As celebrity endorsements are becoming popular, sports persons are increasingly being used to endorse products. This note is aimed at providing guidelines for using celebrity endorsements more effectively. It summarizes various models that have been used to explain how celebrity endorsements work. It also lists and explains various advantages and ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev; Agrawal, Rahul;
Reference No: MAR0463(B) Pages: 16 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Since the concept of rental clothing business was new for Indian market and very few players were dealing in it, ‘Wright & Company’ consulting did an exploratory research to understand the model. Through two expert interviews and extensive survey of the business model of existing players across countries, they developed better ... More
Authors: Sriram, Karthik;
Reference No: QM0275TEC Pages: 54 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: This technical note can be used by an instructor over 15 one-and-half hour sessions to provide a crisp introduction to essential ideas in probability for management students. This material has been used to teach an introductory probability course at IIM Ahmedabad for first year management (PGP) students. The aim of this ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev; Dhandhania Agrawal, Kopal;
Reference No: MAR0452TEC Pages: 13 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: This article provides a strategic overview of essential elements of marketing communication and communication planning. The starting point for to any marketing communication is its objective accordingly this article first discusses various objectives of a communication plan. Next it elaborates on various media vehicles that are available for the purpose ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev;
Reference No: MAR0459TEC Pages: 7 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Ambush marketing is becoming an increasingly common predatory practice against sponsorships. It is important that managers develop an understanding of the fundamental of ambush marketing and this note is meant to provide this. This note defines and explains the concept of ambush marketing and its typology, It discusses the reasons ... More
Authors: Varma, Jayanth R.; Virmani, Vineet;
Reference No: F&A0532A Pages: 30 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: In September, 2011, to prevent its currency from appreciating after the Global Financial Crisis, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) decided to peg its currency to EUR and announced that it would not let CHF go beyond 1/1.20 EUR. Maintaining the peg required the SNB to purchase foreign currency assets virtually endlessly in ... More
Authors: Tripathi, Sanjeev; Agrawal, Rahul;
Reference No: MAR0463(C) Pages: 18 Published on: 30, March, 2015
Abstract: Wright & Company conducted a market research for ‘Fashion Destination’ to determine the consumer purchase intention for a clothing and accessories rental service. Based on secondary research and expert interviews, the consultants came up with a preliminary business model for the service. And through qualitative research they found that consumers indeed ... More
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