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Final paper

1. How is the product you are blogging on being affected by the covid virus.     My product adidas is affected by COVID 19 as policies that were recommended for all businesses to close during the pandemic to maintain social ldistancing, also led to the closure of many adidas stores. As a result of all the stores closing the business profit will decline because there will not be many customers demanding for product. For many individuals that are affected by unemployment are not likely to spend their money on products that are not an essential to life. During time periods such pandemic changes values and spending techniques change, as we prioritize having enough money for food, bills and other important tasks.  

Adidas - Impossible is Nothing - R.I.P. Muhammad Ali (chapter 16)

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And we got to number 1,  the best Adidas commercial . The commercial that premiered the slogan  “Impossible is nothing”  and  changed the history of Adidas  to get fully into the S.XXI and  compete with Nike  for the hegemony of sports marketing. A work as emotional as full of technical virtuosity. The technique of mixing old and current images allowed Adidas to produce the combat announcements with  Laila Ali, Nadia Comaneci and Jose  that we have seen in our list.                                                            

Adidas social media and marketing (chapter 18)

The social media platform that adidas utilize best is twitter because  Since the brand famously snatched Kanye West from Nike in 2014, it has carefully crafted a series of product launches, cleverly building on the rapper’s wider (and fanatical) fan base. Tweeting and posting on Instagram in the run-up to shoe releases, the brand creates massive excitement and interest from followers.  Likewise, the Adidas Originals Instagram feed (also with more followers than the main account) typically makes use of imagery from musicians, fashion designers and models to reinforce its tagline of ‘We Are Originals’ – including the consumer in the collective ‘we.

Personal selling and sells management of adidas (chapter 17)

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plastic. Pricing Strategy and Product Range – Everyone can purchase a pair of kicks from Adidas with its high/low price strategy. However, the brand doesn’t abuse this approach, since low prices can give rise to a perception of inferior quality. Hence, Adidas tends to maintain high prices to stoke the perception that it is a luxury manufacturer. Deal with Social Media  – To build a relationship of trust with their customers, Adidas actively implements social media strategy. To date, it has a strong army of followers on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. In such a way, the company stays connected with the audience and focuses its marketing efforts towards bringing new energy to sports. Open-Minded  – Adidas opens its doors for every creative mind to shape and share the sports culture of the future. The brand collaborates with internationally recognized athletes and pop stars in the production of “Calling All Creators” – a promotional video boasting participation of suc...

Advertising public relations, and sales promotion of adidas (chapter 16)

And we got to number 1,  the best Adidas commercial . The commercial that premiered the slogan  “Impossible is nothing”  and  changed the history of Adidas  to get fully into the S.XXI and  compete with Nike  for the hegemony of sports marketing. A work as emotional as full of technical virtuosity. The technique of mixing old and current images allowed Adidas to produce the combat announcements with  Laila Ali, Nadia Comaneci and Jose  that we have seen in our list. https://youtu.be/ifuO7QB0i6w

Marketing communication of adidas (chapter 15)

Adidas is a leading brand of sports shoes and apparel. The company has seen its financial performance and global presence growing in the recent years. Its main rival is Nike. Despite the market dominating presence of Nike, Adidas has been able to strengthen its position in the global markets. The brand has built several sources of competitive advantage which include technology, marketing, supply chain as well as product design and quality. Apart from them, it is investing in sustainability and the creation of sustainable products to increase the popularity of its products and brand. Apart from Nike, there are many more competitors of Adidas competing for market share including Under Armour and Puma. The level and intensity of competition in the sports shoe industry has grown very high driven by digitization and changing consumer trends. Have a look at the sources of competitive advantage that have helped Adidas retain its leading position in the global markets.

Retailing of adidas (chapter 14)

Is to  take the promotion with the World Cup jersey that Adidas initially sold exclusively in its online store. We discussed this with our customers far in advance. We also aren’t saying that we’ll have to do it again next time. But we are convinced that we need to try out new things to see what the consumer wants. Partnership also needs to exist if you’re treading new paths.

Product concept of adidas (chapter 10)

The product or service is very important to a company, it is the heart of the organization. Once the company has a stable product it can be a starting point of creating  a new marketing mix which is highly beneficial to the brand in generating revenue and popularity. Without a a product to sell the company cannot determine a price, design a promotion, or create a distribution channel. There are different type of products such as a business product used to facilitate an organizations operations, consumer products which are products made to satisfy and individuals needs and wants, and many others such as product line, mic and item. Unknown products also have marketing mixes but they are unknown to potential buyers and are usually sold in retail.  Rarely does a company sells a single product they sell a variety of things and create products lines. Such for Adidas they have created many clothing and sneaker lines together which are the Adidas Originals that include different color...

Segmenting and targeting market of adidas (chapter 8)

All successful organizations have outstanding marketing strategies which they segment strategically. The market you sell to is very important to you organization. Companies such as Adidas market to athletes of all ages over the world. Adidas markets to professionals and amateur athletes. The market segmentation plays a key role in the marketing strategy. Each market is unique so the organization has to be careful upon choosing the right one(s). The purpose of market segmentation is to enable the marketer to adjust marketing mixes (product, price, promotion, place) to meet the needs of one or more specific segments. Basically marketers use the market segmentation process to divide big markets into smaller segments according to characteristics of individuals, different groups and locations.   Adidas the largest sportswear manufacturer in Europe and the second biggest sportswear manufacturer in the world  markets  by looking at buying attitudes and buying practices...

Consumer decision making of adidas (chapter 6)

Understanding consumer behavior is very important for companies who plan to make any sort of profits. Consumers product and service preferences are constantly changing, to market consumers effectively you must study and understand these desires in order to succeed in a well defined market. Adidas looks far into consumers and focus on certain things such as wants, desires, comfort level, and the stimulus cycle which includes the 5 senses sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.   Consumer wants and need are not the only factors that Adidas considers. Culture and values are also taken in consideration by Adidas. Cultural backgrounds influence the Consumer Decision Making process because consumers of a distinct background tend to have similar needs and identical consumption patterns.  It is Adidas' job to adapt to the various surrounding and to ever evolving and changing needs of  consumer.  Not only attracting consumers in t...

The global vision of adidas (chapter 5)

Developing a global vision for your company is extremely important, Having a global business can have huge positive effects. In the present day global revolutions effect all of us disregarding what part of the globe you live in, some ways you can feel the effect is management, politics, communications, and technology. Global marketing ha become imperative in the United States, referring to boundless mobility and competition in social, business, and intellectual arenas. Here is a fact that shows why global marketing is important; Over the past two decades, world trade has climbed from $200 billion a year to over $11 trillion.  Even though Adidas is not an American company, The company still operates in many global markets starting from where they originated in Germany expanding to North America, Australia, across Germany's borders and in China And India who are big targets for global trade and production. Now a days the internet makes it really easy for companies to go global b...

The marketing environment of adidas (chapter 4)

While marketing a product or a company there are many factors that marketing managers have to consider and evaluate before they begin to reach out to the customers and advertise products. These factors may include  location, attitude, style, values and social factors which is huge in the marketing environment. Lifestyle is also a important factor to consider while choosing your target market; for example the lifestyle in the United States is totally different than the lifestyle overseas such in France or China and you would approach each of them differently considering their way of life and social values.  Adidas does well in choosing their marketing environment and approaching them with distinction, such as their basketball and soccer campaigns. Adidas uniquely advertises basketball with the games biggest stars such as Chicago Bulls point guard, Derrick Rose who is the youngest MVP in leagues history. His campaign involves light weight features so he c...

Social responsibility of adidas (chapter 3)

      CHILD LABOR.                                                                                Do not hire any employee under the age of 16, or under the age interfering with compulsory schooling, or under the minimum age established by law, whichever is greater.                                                                                                FORCED LABOR CRITERION.                                              ...

SWOT ANALYSIS OF ADIDAS (chapter 2 )

Adidas  is one of the strongest sports brand-in  the world. Known most prominently for its range of Shoes, the brand is also a manufacturer for clothing and accessories. Here is the Swot   analysis of Adidas.                       The strength in the swot analysis of adidas Legacy & heritage:   With decades of heritage & legacy, Adidas has travelled a long way to establish itself as a   youthful brand . The brand was started in 1949 and has travelled a long way since then.                         The weakness is the swot analysis of adidas                          Premium price range:   High price range due to innovative   technology  & Production methods have made the brand affordable to limited customers only, especially in...

Mission statement of adidas (chapter1)

The mission statement of Adidas emphasizes commitment to excellence in the sporting goods industry, innovation, consumer satisfaction, global reach, environmental stewardship, diversity, and financial gain. Also the adidas mission statement is  The  Adidas  Group strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. We are committed to continuously strengthening our brands and products to improve our competitive position.”