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Reference no. IMD-5-0373-JP
Japanese language
Subject category: Marketing
Published by: International Institute for Management Development (IMD)
Originally published in: 2007
Version: 18.08.2016
Length: 23 pages
Data source: Field research

Abstract

This is a Japanese version. This case demonstrates the dangers in assuming that a product successful in one market will do well in other; poor global marketing implementation; poor marketing strategy and implementation in general where research was used to back decisions on how to proceed; the need for an integrated marketing strategy to launch a new brand; over reliance on advertising push to diffuse a new brand.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 1986.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
Canada

Featured company

Colgate-Palmolive
Industry:
Soap

Featured protagonist

  • Steve Boyd (male), Group Project Manager

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Abstract

This is a Japanese version. This case demonstrates the dangers in assuming that a product successful in one market will do well in other; poor global marketing implementation; poor marketing strategy and implementation in general where research was used to back decisions on how to proceed; the need for an integrated marketing strategy to launch a new brand; over reliance on advertising push to diffuse a new brand.

Teaching and learning

This item is suitable for postgraduate and executive education courses.

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Time period

The events covered by this case took place in 1986.

Geographical setting

Region:
Americas
Country:
Canada

Featured company

Colgate-Palmolive
Industry:
Soap

Featured protagonist

  • Steve Boyd (male), Group Project Manager

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