...MKG631 Strategic Marketing Abstract This paper takes a closer look on the brand Starbucks, a world-wide known brand in the coffee industry. The Starbucks brand, which also stands for a certain lifestyle, will be analyzed and broken into three different parts. The first part of the paper will create a brand personality profile for the brand Starbucks. The second part will focus on the brand mantra of the product. The last part will analyze the brand equity. Brand Personality Starbucks is a company started in 1971 in Seattle, Washington by Jerry Baldwin, Zev Siegel and Gordon Bowker. They named it “Starbucks Coffee, Tea and Spice”. Their main product was to offer exceptional coffee drinks, coffee beans and coffee related equipment. As of today Starbucks is represented in over 60 countries with more than 20,000 stores. Starbucks runs with their mission statement: “To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” Before analyzing the brand Starbucks this paper takes a look at how Starbucks sees themselves first. According to their website Starbucks offers main priority in offering coffee is quality. Their passion is about ethically sourcing out the finest coffee beans, roasting them with great care and improving the lives of people who grow them. Starbucks does not just care about the coffee product itself but also what is around it. For Starbucks, they start interacting with the customer with a promise of a perfectly made...
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...E-Marketing BM012-3-2-EMKT Individual Assignment | Table of Contents 1.0 INTRODUCTION 3 2.0 STRATEGY IDENTIFICATION 4 2.1Marketing Mix 4 2.11 Product 4 2.12 Price 4 2.13 Place 5 2.13 Promotion 5 3.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS 8 3.1 SWOT Analysis for Starbucks 8 3.2 PEST Analysis for Starbucks 10 3.21 Political 10 3.22 Economic 10 3.23 Social 11 3.24 Technological 11 4.0 E_MARKETING PLAN 14 4.1 E-Marketing Strategic Planning 14 4.11 Segmentation 14 4.12 Targeting 15 4.13 Differentiation 15 4.14 Positioning 16 4.2 Objectives 18 4.3 E-marketing Strategy 18 4.4 E-marketing Tactics 19 5.0 IMPLEMENTATION 22 5.1 Implementation Plan 22 5.2 Evaluation 24 6.0 CONCLUSION 25 7.0 REFERENCES 26 8.0 APPENDIX 30 1.0 INTRODUCTION Starbucks is a well known brand established 1971 at Seattle by Jerry Baldwine, Zev Seigle and Gorden Bawker. The company operates in approximately in 17,000 retail stores over 49 different countries including Malaysia. With the mission statement of “to inspire and nurture the human spirit-one person, one cup and one neighbourhood at a time” Starbucks have been expanding rapidly. Other than the world premium coffee Starbucks offers tea, cold beverages, complementary foods such as sandwiches and salads. (A. Mettlach, 2010) Starbucks has invested highly on IT to target their products and services to market segments. As a result Starbucks has attracted a large number of customers and established a...
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...Strategic Marketing Plan for the Starbucks Coffee Company Table of Contents Introduction and background 3 Company mission, company objectives 3 Market definition and product or brand background 4 Evaluation of results and conclusion about problem 5 Situational Analysis 5 Internal analysis 5 Customer analysis 7 Industry analysis 8 Competitor analysis 11 Distribution and supplier analysis 11 SWOT analysis – Confrontation Matrix 12 Choice of option 13 Marketing objectives/ expected results 13 Marketing strategy 13 Target audiences 14 Brand and product position 14 Decisions regarding marketing mix elements 15 Objectives for marketing mix elements 15 Strategies and tactics for marketing mix elements 15 Financial indicators and budges 16 Evaluation criteria 16 Sources 16 Introduction and background Company mission, company objectives The first Starbucks café was opened in 1971 in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market. It was only a small café, but it offered some of the world’s finest fresh-roasted whole bean coffees. The company’s name derives from Moby Dick, the novel was written by the American author Herman Melville in 1851. Starbuck is the first mate on a whaling ship named ‘Pequod’, he is an intelligent Quaker (religious group) and he is from Nantucket. The name evoked the romance of the high seas and the seafaring tradition of the early coffee traders. Starbucks chairman, president and...
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...summary “Third home”, it is concept created by Starbucks. This unique idea comes up because Starbucks understand consumer needs and wants. Starbucks is one of the most successful coffee shop chains with over 17000 stores in 52 countries. The company also employs 137 000 people, Starbucks is leader of coffee shop industry. Starbucks attracts various generations from teenager to senior citizen. But, their main target is office worker in middle and upper class who want “third home”. Surprisingly, nowadays their main competitor is fast food chain such as Mc Café and Dunkin’ Donuts. One of the strongest strength is cozy ambience of their shop where customer can feel comfortable. However, the reputation of Starbucks’ coffee taste is not so good despite of their success; this is their weakness to improve. Likewise, conducting Macro analysis allows Starbucks to grow more. From the PESTEL analysis, Singapore is ideal country to spread their product. It is because the economy of Singapore is much prospered and grows 4.1% in 2013. Moreover, westernization of Singaporean will enhance value of Starbucks. After analyzing external and internal environment, company need to make marketing strategy to suite their target market. Starbucks clearly segment its clientele on demographic bases. They focus its offer on the age of its customers, often between 25 and 40, but also on income since these are quite high wages. As mentioned, Starbucks targets on upper class and middle class people and...
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...Summary II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: 4 III. COMPANY BACKGROUND: 5 IV. SITUATION ANALYSIS 5 A. External Audit 5 1. Industry Overview and Analysis 5 2. PESTLE 6 3. 5 Forces of Porter: 7 B. Internal Audit: 8 1. Marketing Systems 8 2. Marketing Activities 11 C. Portfolio Analysis: 13 1. Ansoff Matrix 14 2. BCG Matrix 15 3. McKinsey: 16 D. Competitive Advantage: 17 E. Analysis Conclusion: 17 V. MARKETING STRATEGY: 18 A. Where do we want to be? 18 B. Segmentation, Targeting and Positioning: 18 1. Segmentation: 18 2. Targeting: 19 3. Positioning: 19 C. Competitive Strategy 20 D. Marketing Mix: 21 1. Product 22 2. Price 22 3. Place: 23 4. Promotion 23 5. People 24 6. Physical Evidence 24 7. Process 25 VI. IMPLEMENTATION: 26 A. Product development and diversification 26 B. Price 27 C. Internationalization and distribution networks: 28 D. Promotion: 28 E. People: 28 F. Budget: 29 VII. CONTROL AND MONITORING: 30 VIII. APPENDIXES 31 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Starbucks Corporation, currently the global leader in the coffee business, started off as a coffee bean roaster and retailer in 1971 in Seattle. Since then the firm has established 20,891 stores across 64 countries under the leadership of Howard Schultz. In the last decade, Starbucks has resorted to aggressive expansion making it the leader on the coffee shop market. However, increased domestic competition, recession and rise...
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...Research on the Marketing Strategies of Coffee Chain Business- A Case Study of Starbucks in China 姓 名 （中文） 李佩琪 （拼音） LiPeiQi 学 号 20100301336 所在学院 国际商务英语学院 年级专业 国际商务管理 指导教师 侯香勤 职称 讲师 完成时间 2014 年 2 月 28 日 A Research on the Marketing Strategies of Coffee Chain Business --- A Case Study of Starbucks in China Li Peiqi School of English for International Business Abstract In this article, the writer summarizes the marketing strategies of Starbucks by applying the basic theories of marketing, the SWOT analysis method with the theory support from a lot of reading and information searching. This article argues that the factors which distinguish Starbucks from its competitors in the market positioning are: the pursuit of coffee quality, the well-trained staff, the enthusiasm for making the world better, the attention to it pays to the community and the environment, innovation and the one and only “Starbucks Experience”. Starbucks puts coffee business in primary place, its core competiveness is its culture and values. Since the company locates the business in inspiring human’s spiritual beauty, it is necessary for their marketing means to come from the mental and psychological level. One innovative side of this article is that in addition to using the most basic marketing theory to the analysis of Starbucks' marketing strategy, the...
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...company that I have chosen which is the Starbucks company. We will study the environmental analysis of Starbucks Company as well as the customer and competitor analysis. On top of that, we will also analyze the company’s industry analysis which includes the Porter Five Forces, PESTLE analysis and SWOT analysis to study the company’s position in the industry. Furthermore, this report will discuss the marketing objectives and marketing strategies of Starbucks Company and how the company uses the marketing plan to promote the company’s new product in order to grow their business. In the last part of this report, the company’s budgeting will be shown and the evaluation of control and mechanism will be clearly explained. Objectives The company’s objective is to establish Starbucks as the most recognized and respected brand in the world by providing and offering the best quality of coffee to a wide range of customers (Fellner, 2008). Mission The company’s mission is to inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time. Starbucks also wants to establish their brand as the premier and the finest coffee in the world while maintaining their uncompromising principles as they expand. On top of that, the company is passionate about ethically sourcing the finest coffee beans to improve the lives of people who grow them (Starbucks Coffee Company, 2013). Environment Analysis Company Analysis Starbucks Coffee is the largest coffeehouse company...
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...Statement 5 Recommended Vision Statement 5 Mission Statement 6 Values Statement 7 Historical Marketing Eras 8 The Sales Era 10 The Marketing Department Era 11 Social Orientation /Digital Marketing Era 12 Consumer Health 13 Eco-Friendly Marketing 13 The main criteria for evaluating market segments2.3.1 20 2.3.2Market segmentation includes: 21 Adults 24 Young Adults 24 Kids and Teens 25 A Connected Customer Experience 26 Starbucks Rewards Card 27 The Finest Coffee Beans 27 Porter's Generic Strategies 27 Starbucks Pricing Strategy 28 Untapped Markets 36 Favorable Business Climate 37 Business Rejuvenation 37 Product Flexibility 37 Less Competition 37 Protection From National Trends and Events 38 Learning New Methods 38 Legal Issues 39 Language Issues 39 Cultural Barriers 39 Supervisory Oversight 40 Political Problems 40 References 42 Executive Summary Starbucks Coffee Company, Seattle, Washington, is in an enviable position – high growth, few competitors, strong financials, loyal customers, talented management and employees, and brand recognition – so why create a strategic plan? The company faces many threats and opportunities, and if Starbucks wants to continue its success story, a strategic plan will help them continue to achieve stellar results. Starbucks’ vision is to have coffeehouses in every neighborhood around the world, and will continue to grow...
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...Marketing Plan for Starbucks Coffee BMM 364 Assessment-Part A Written by: Tianyi Wang (WAN12383771) Written for: Leo Billington 2012/10/19 * Table of Contents 1.0 Executive Summary 3 2.0 Introduction 4 3.0 Current External Marketing Situation 4 3.1 External/General Environment analysis and Trends 4 1 Demographic Segment 4 2 Economic Segment 5 3 Political/Legal Segment 6 4 Social-Cultural Segment 6 5 Technological Segment 8 3.2 Detailed Market Analysis and Projected Demand 8 1. Market Size 8 2. Market Growth Rate 9 3.3 Industry Analysis Including Porter’s Five Forces 9 1. Threat of New Entrants 9 2. Bargaining Power of Supplies 10 3. Bargaining Power of Customers 10 4. Power of Substitutes 11 5. Intensity of Rivalry 11 3.4 Competitors Analysis 11 4.0 Current Internal Analysis 12 4.1 SWOT of the Business and the Product/Service 12 1. Strengths 12 2. Weaknesses 13 3. Opportunities 13 4. Threats 14 4.2 Issues and Risk Analysis 14 1. Strategic Risk 15 2. Operational Risk 15 3. Political Risk 15 4. Country Risk 15 5. Technological Risk 16 6 Environmental Risk 16 4.3 Ethical and Corporate Socially Responsible Behavior 16 5.0 Identify a Commercially Viable Market Opportunity 17 5.1 Market Opportunity Including Potential Segments of the Market and Justification 17 5.2 Define the Value Provided 17 5.3 Positioning statement 18 6.0 Marketing Plan Objectives 19 7.0 Conclusion...
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...STARBUCKS STARBUCKS, One of the most well known and leading coffee supplier around the world. Starbucks began its business in 1971. Before that they are a roaster and retail seller of whole bean and ground coffee, tea. They have only one store at that moment which is located in Seattle's pike place market. At present starbucks serves millions of customers walking into their stores every day. The stores are presently in 17,000 locations in 50 countries (STARBUCKS 2013). Starbucks has revolutionised after HOWARD SCHULTZ became the director of retail operations. (Strategic development of starbucks) MISSION STATEMENT: "TO INSPIRE AND NURTURE THE HUMAN SPIRIT- ONE PERSON, ONE CUP AND ONE NEIGHBOUR AT A TIME". (Our starbucks mission statement 2013) STARBUCKS mission statement clearly depicts that they are not only giving importance of coffee, also to bestow the customer with rich experience. To enact these principles, Starbucks does everything in order to accomplish their aims and objectives. Starbucks treats their employees in prominent manner and respects them in each and every aspect. Starbucks always believes that they serve the customer with the best coffee possible. Starbucks does everything in a perfect and particular genre like buying coffee beans. They buy coffee beans by travelling personally to coffee farms in Latin America, Africa and Asia. After careful consideration and selecting the beans, the beans are then transported...
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...Publications and Presentations School of Business 2009 Marketing Strategy and Alliances Analysis of Starbucks Corporation Rebecca Lingley Liberty University, rjlingley@liberty.edu Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/busi_fac_pubs Part of the Business Commons Recommended Citation Lingley, Rebecca, "Marketing Strategy and Alliances Analysis of Starbucks Corporation" (2009). Faculty Publications and Presentations. Paper 10. http://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/busi_fac_pubs/10 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the School of Business at DigitalCommons@Liberty University. It has been accepted for inclusion in Faculty Publications and Presentations by an authorized administrator of DigitalCommons@Liberty University. For more information, please contact scholarlycommunication@liberty.edu. Lingley, R MGT7002-4 RUNNING HEAD: Lingley, R MGT7002-4 Marketing Strategy and Alliances Analysis of Starbucks Corporation Rebecca J. Lingley Larson NorthCentral University 1 Lingley, R MGT7002-4 Abstract The Starbucks Corporation significantly utilizes alliances to expand market reach, improve product image, and develop greater company profitability. Starbucks, due to their market position and attributes, applies a Differentiation Focus strategy as defined by Porter’s Generic Market Theory. A review of Starbucks Corporation’s marketing strategies and alliance strategies proves that the company is...
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...Part 1 Obtain the information about marketing strategies that are currently being considered by your organization. Marketing strategy is a process that can allow an organization to concentrate its resources on the optimal opportunities with the goals of increasing sales and achieving a sustainable competitive advantage. Marketing strategy includes all basic and long-term activities in the field of marketing that deal with the analysis of the strategic initial situation of a company and the formulation, evaluation and selection of market-oriented strategies and therefore contributes to the goals of the company and its marketing objectives. Therefore I would like to discussion current marketing strategies of Starbucks. Starbucks is particularly proud of their commitment to maintaining quality, integrity, and great taste of coffee through the course of its growth, and coupled with that commitment is the high value placed on the employees (partners) worldwide. "We realize our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we know that their ideas, commitment and connection to our customers are truly the essential elements in the Starbucks Experience." Starbucks' value for people goes beyond the employees, however. The relationship between the strength and vitality of the communities and the success of Starbucks is highly valued: investing in communities is not only the right thing to do, it has become part of the tradition of the Starbucks culture, to help produce social, environmental...
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...Experiential Marketing – A case study of Starbucks Abstract We extend our heartfelt thanks to our instructor, Ling-Hui Hsu, Ph.D., the assistant professor of Department of English at Ming Chuan University who herein her expertise and always provide support and opinion for our study at the leisure time, and with her professional skill and experience shared for us. Her valuable suggestions helped all of us to apply and comprehend the theories and help us to get more details for our paper. Starbucks is the top to become the most famous coffee chain store in the minds of customers. These researchers attempt to find out why Starbucks has been able to gain a lead in coffee chains. This research aims at verifying that the experiential marketing is not only a theory, but a practical strategy which can help an international coffee chain stabilize the repurchasing rate of customers and reach operational success. Table of contexts Abstract…………………………………………………………………………….......1 Chapter One: Introduction 1.1 Background…………………………………………………………………….3 1.2 Motivation……………………………………………………………………...4 1.3 Purpose of This Study………………………………………………………….5 1.4 Value of This Study……………………………………………………………6 Chapter Two: Literatures review 2.1Coffee Chains…………………………………………………………………..7 2.2Marketing Strategies…………………………………………………………....7 2.3Customer Relationship Management…………………………………………...8 2.4Schmitt’s 5-Stages Experiential Marketing Strategy…………………………...
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...Starbucks New Product Marketing Plan Shanna Cobb-Adams, Terri Corona, Antony Coumans, Andrea Garcia, Mary Hale, Paula Warren MKT 421 April 30, 2012 Mark McClintock Starbucks New Product Marketing Plan When a firm is developing a new product it is important to create a marketing plan for that product. The plan begins by researching the products competitors are offering and the products competitors are lacking. The new product should meet the needs of consumers not currently met in the market. This offers the new product a greater chance of success. The next step in developing the plan should include an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats that the new product will face. The plan should also include the marketing approach and implementation to bring the new product to market. Starbucks Profile Starbucks opened its first store in 1971 in Seattle, Washington, at Pike’s Place Market. Starbucks is known for outstanding coffee, tea, and treats as well as a warm, inviting atmosphere. Starbucks’ Mission is “to inspire and nurture the human spirit – on person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time” (Company Profile, p. 1). As of October 2, 2011 the total amount of Starbucks stores in operation is 17,003. Starbucks values its employees and calls them “partners” to show the value each of them brings to the company. The partners of Starbucks receive full benefit packages and stock options. Starbucks is also a company that...
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...Starbucks Corporation: How to Improve the Current Marketing Strategy Robert Gibson Marketing Professor McNabb March 19, 2007 Abstract Starbucks opened in Seattle’s Pike Place Market in 1971 with hopes of creating a “third place” between home and work. Starbucks was created to produce premium coffee, while adhering to various core principles during economic growth. “The company has realized that people don’t only come for coffee; they come for the atmosphere,” (Kembell). Customers are able to socialize, read, study or enjoy music while drinking coffee. Starbucks strategically positions each store with hopes of matching the specific location, helping to create a unique atmosphere. Throughout this paper, I will analyze Starbucks’ current domestic and international marketing strategy through SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats) analysis, to provide new ideas, leading to market segmentation. Starbucks is a global corporation that sells authentic coffee in 30 countries, reporting revenues of nearly $5.1 billion in 2006 (Starbucks Marketing Plan). The main goal of Starbucks is to embrace diversity by applying the highest standards of excellence. On average, Americans drink 3 cups of coffee per day, though it is hard to make an accurate guess because every customer has their own personal rate. Starbucks strives to perfect the relationship with the working class by making the service as fast as possible. Providing consumers with the option of...
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