2. Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
2
Nature of Competition
Class: Food
Category: Snack
Type: Chips
Target Market
Age group: 18-25
Main Competitors
Doritos
Tostitos
Positioning
Positioning Statement :
Lay’s is the only classic chip that provides the widest variety of flavors to
satisfy the snack cravings of millennials.
3. 3
Mental Maps
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
4. 4
Emotional Descriptive Function
Classic: Lay’s has been perfecting its potato chips for more than 75 years and is perceived as very
traditional. Its products and brand image have remained mostly unchanged throughout the years so
their customers know to expect practiced quality.
Social: Lay’s are consumed mostly at social gatherings. Their most common purchase situations
include parties, BBQ’s, and sports viewing events.
Snack: As opposed to a meal, Lay’s are meant to be eaten in between meals, for those times when
you want something light, something that keeps your hunger at bay, something to be munched on,
something to be shared among family, friends, and guests
Brand Mantra
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
5. Opportunity Identification:
Chips Market
● Chips and dip industry grew 7% between 2013-15 and it
reached $16.4 billion in 2015.
● Mintel predicts chip industry will grow 17% from 2015-
20, reaching $19.2 billion
● Those ages between 22-39 (Millennials) are more likely
to buy chips
● 53% of respondents said the brands of chips they ate
as a kid are still their favorite. This gives Lay’s an
advantage because parents buying snacks will be
more open to buying Lay’s new products → brand
loyalty
● 66% of Chip and Dip consumers take nutrition into
account when selecting chips → increasingly health
conscious consumers
● 85% of consumers agree that it is okay to indulge from
time to time → vegetable chips = perfect marriage
between health trend & snack satisfaction
(Topper)
Key Health Drivers When Buying Chips
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
5
(Topper)
6. 6
Baked organic chips made with real vegetables
“Veggies never tasted so good”
Healthy,
organic snack
Variety!
→
→
● Made from real whole
vegetables
● Natural flavor, no additives
● Gluten free
● Baked instead of fried
● Offered in several types of
vegetables
○ Beet, kale, carrot
○ Mixed Bag
Attributes → Benefits
Lay’s Veggie Chips
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
7. 7
70% of
Respondents
viewed it as a
product Lay’s
would offer
100% of
Respondents would
purchase again if
completely satisfied
Most consumers would
consider purchasing
2x/month
86% of Respondents Would Consider Purchasing
9% Would Definitely Buy
36% Would Probably Buy
41% Would Maybe Buy
14% Would Probably Not Buy
0% Would Definitely Not Buy
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Concept Evaluation: Primary Research
1. 2.
3. 4.
8. 8
Degree to which
respondents associated
Lay’s Veggie Chips with
the following adjectives:
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Reasons respondents
would purchase Lays
Veggie chips over a
competitor (POD’s)
6. 7.5.
Common likely purchase
situations:
Concept Evaluation: Primary Research
9. 9
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
3 Factor Model: Salience, Favorability, Uniqueness
Key
Red : Lay’s (Parent)
Yellow : Veggie Chips (Ext)
U: Unique to new category
U
U
U
10. 10
4 Factor Model: Compelling
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
After seeing Lay's Veggie Chips, your opinion
of Lay's regarding the following:
1: Greatly Worsened → 5: Greatly Improved
Key
Red : Lay’s (Parent)
Yellow : Veggie Chips (Ext)
U: Unique to new category
U
U
U
11. 11
4 Factor Model: Relevant
After seeing Lay’s Veggies Chips how did these feelings
about lays veggie chips change for you?
After seeing Lay’s Veggie Chips how did you
opinions regarding the following statements change
for you?
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
12. Moderate Fit. 70% of
respondents felt that this is
a product Lay’s would offer.
This is most likely due to
consumer awareness and
expectation of the health
trend in food.
12
4 Factor Model
Parent Brand Mantra
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Consistent:
Strength:
Weak-moderate. Unfavorable mental map associations from parent
brand were too strong (ie. unhealthy) and respondents rated “healthy”
and “dieting” as the 2 weakest associations for Veggie chips in a list of
14. However, respondents averaged “somewhat agree” to the Lay’s
brand for being perceived as more “socially acceptable” after seeing
Veggie Chips.
13. 13
4 Factor Model: Conclusions
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Advantages:
● Reduce risk
● Decrease cost
● Refresh brand
● Permit consumer variety seeking
● Expand Meaning
● Bring new customers
● Increase market coverage
● Avoid cost (and risk) for new
brand elements
Disadvantages:
● Cannibalize sales
● Forgo the chance to develop a
new brand
14. 14
Purchase Intent and ATAR Projections
Definitely Buy 9%
Probably Buy 35%
Awareness 20%
Availability 100%
Repeat % 44%
Repeat
Frequency
33.8
Households 131 Million
Penetration % 93%
Retail Price $1.75
Retail Margin 25%
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Trial Rate (.09*.8)+(.35*.3)=
17.7%
Repeat Rate (.44*33.8)=
1487%
Trial Units (.2*1*.177*131MM*.93
= 4.3 MM
Repeat Units (4.3 MM*14.87)=
64.1 MM
Total Units (4.3MM+64.1MM)=
68.4 MM
Retail Sales
Volume
(68.4MM*1.75)=
$119.75 MM
Wholesale Sales
Volume
(119.75MM*.75)=
$89.8 MM
15. 15
Recommendation: Veggie Chips
Recommendation for Lay’s Veggie Chips:
The intent of this product was to expand brand meaning and change the consumer
perception that Lay’s only offers unhealthy snacks. However, surveys showed
consumers still perceive the product and the brand as “unhealthy”. There was evidence
of the parent brand being seen as more “socially acceptable” and “innovative” after
introducing this new product, but the impact was weak (averaged just under ”
somewhat agree”). This leads us to believe that this product idea is a good but needs
more development and a refined positioning strategy for a greater impact and
resonance.
We recommend that Lay’s conducts more extensive research to better develop a
position that fulfills consumers’ preferences for a healthier snack, and establishes
market credibility and trustworthiness by improving packaging and promotion.
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
16. Branding Strategy
Sub-brand (Creates own identity and POD’s)
Extension Type
Line Extension (Same category-- Chips, different ingredients =
POD’s)
Extension strategy
Products that capitalize on the firm’s expertise
Products that capitalize on the distinctive prestige of the brand
Products that expand the meaning of the brand
Attracting new market segments
16
Recommendation: Veggie Chips
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
17. Frozen Snack Market
● Sales of frozen food snacks are
expected to reach $5.1 billion by
2020
● 64% of Millennials say snacks
are an affordable way to
replace meals
● Snacking is a guilty pleasure
(69%), and it is a good way to
reward yourself (63%)
(Roberts)
17
Opportunity Identification
Lay’s Potato Skins Opportunities
● Over one third of households,
especially those with children,
think a familiar brand is one of the
most important factors when
buying frozen foods.
● Consumers would be more open
to buying frozen snacks if they
were convenient and tasty, which
Lay’s is addressing by making
prep time under 12 minutes and
using fresh, well known
ingredients.
(Robberts)
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
18. 18
Lay’s Potato Skins
“We Know Potatoes”
Frozen, unpeeled potato halves, hollowed and
fully loaded with cheddar, bacon and chives.
● Bakes in just 12 minutes
● Filled with real, genuine
ingredients (including
Sargento cheese)
● Source of protein, fiber,
and calcium
● 75 years of potato loving
history and experience
Convenient→
→
Attributes → Benefits
Substantial food→
Quality
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
19. 19
40% of
Respondents
viewed it as a
product Lay’s
would offer
100% of
Respondents would
purchase again if
completely satisfied
Most consumers would
consider purchasing
1-2 times /month
63% of Respondents Would Consider Purchasing
9% Would Definitely Buy
28% Would Probably Buy
26% Would Maybe Buy
23% Would Probably Not Buy
14% Would Definitely Not Buy
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Concept Evaluation: Primary Research
1. 2.
3.
4.
20. 20
Degree to which
respondents associated
Lay’s Potato Skins with the
following adjectives:
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Reasons respondents
would purchase Lay’s
Potato Skins over a
competitor (POD’s)
6. 7.5.
Common likely purchase
situations:
Concept Evaluation: Primary Research
21. 21
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
3 Factor Model: Salience, Favorability, Uniqueness
Key
Red : Lay’s (Parent)
Yellow : Potato Skins (Ext)
U: Unique to new category
U
U
U
22. 22
4 Factor Model: Compelling
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Key
Red : Lay’s (Parent)
Yellow : Potato Skins (Ext)
U: Unique to new category
After seeing Lay's Veggie Chips, your opinion
of Lay's regarding the following:
1: Greatly Worsened → 5: Greatly Improved
U
U
U
23. 23
4 Factor Model: Relevant
Feeling: Social
approval
Stays the Same
Feeling: Excitement Stays the Same
Feeling: Gross Stays the Same
Feeling: Adventurous Stays the Same
Feeling: Happy Stays the Same
Feeling: Calm Stays the Same
Judgment: Credibility Stays the same
Judgment:
Consideration
Stays the Same
Judgment: Quality Stays the Same
Judgment: Superiority Stays the Same
After seeing Lay's Potato Skins, how did these feelings
about Lay's change for you?
After seeing Lay’s Potato Skins how did you opinions
regarding the following statements change for you?
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
24. 24
4 Factor Model: Relevant (Continued)
Inexpensive Lay’s has experience creating
products that are accessible to
consumers from varying
economic backgrounds.
Yes
Easy to prepare Lay’s has experience with
products that are convenient and
good for quick snacks
Moderate
Durable Goods
(Long lifespan before spoiling)
Lay’s makes products that do not
expire quickly.
Moderate
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Category Extension:
25. 25
Parent Brand Mantra
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
4 Factor Model
Consistent:
Moderate Fit. Only 60% of
respondents felt that this is
a product Lay’s that would
offer, and that Lay’s
expertise with potatoes had
little impact: respondents
averaged between “neither
agree or disagree” and
“somewhat agree” when
asked if Lay’s potato
expertise is a reason they
would be inclined to buy
Lay’s vs other potato skin
brands. Parent brand
knowledge did not create
POD in the new category as
we had hoped.Weak. Potato Skins have
little impact on the
meaning or perceptions of
the parent brand.
Strength:
26. 26
4 Factor Model: Conclusions
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Advantages:
● Refresh brand
● Permit consumer variety
seeking
● Add Meaning (moderate)
● Bring new customers,
● Avoid cost (and risk) for
new Brand Elements
Disadvantages:
● Could Dilute brand
meaning
● Create/Reinforce
negative associations
(unhealthy)
27. 27
Definitely Buy 9%
Probably Buy 28%
Awareness 20%
Availability 40%
Repeat % 37%
Repeat
Frequency
28.1
Households 131 Million
Penetration % 66%
Retail Price $6.00
Retail Margin 25%
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Trial Rate (.09*.8)+(.28*.3)=
15.6%
Repeat Rate (.37*28.1)=
1040%
Trial Units (.2*.4*.156*131MM*.66)
= 1.1 MM
Repeat Units (1.1MM*10.4)=
11.22 MM
Total Units (1.1MM+11.22MM)=
12.3 MM
Retail Sales
Volume
(12.3MM * 6)=
$74.1 MM
Wholesale
Sales Volume
(74.1MM*.75)=
$55.58 MM
Purchase Intent and ATAR Projections
28. 28
Recommendation: Potato Skins
Recommendation for Lay’s Potato Skins:
According to survey respondents, introducing Lay’s Potato Skins would have little impact on
the perception of the parent brand. Similarly, the transfer of expertise brand equity from the
parent to the extension was also weak. Only 9% answered “would definitely buy,” and 28%
answered “would probably buy,” leading to ~$18 million in profit. This response isn’t
deplorable, however, it is not best. Therefore, we recommend that Lay’s does not pursue this
extension.
We do, however, recommend further research on creating a whole new brand for frozen
snacks or research on a product such as frozen french fries which customers may see as
more closely associated with its current products, thus providing more equity transferred to
the extension, and greater reinforcement of parent brand meaning.
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
29. 29
Recommendation: Potato Skins
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Branding Strategy
Sub-brand (Creates own identity and POD’s)
Extension Type
Category Extension (New category - Frozen snack, new POP’s)
Extension strategy
Products that contain the brand’s distinctive taste, components, or ingredients
Products that capitalize on the firm’s perceived expertise
Products that reflect the brand’s distinctive benefit, attribute or feature (easy, convenient, good for parties)
Products that capitalize on the distinctive image or prestige of the brand
Products that expand the meaning of the brand
Attracting new market segments
30. Lay’s Collisions Opportunities
● Millennial are more adventurous
when eating chips so they prefer
bolder flavors and new ingredients
and non-traditional bases.
● Millennials are more likely to mix
products together to get different
flavors.
● Brands that encourage mixing of
chips and dips or variety pack appeal
to them.
● 52% of respondents are always
looking for new chip flavors.
(research citation)
(Topper)
30
Opportunity Identification
Chips Market
● Chips and dip category grew 7%
between 2013-15 and it reached
$16.4 billion in 2015.
● Mintel predicts it will grow 17%
from 2015-20, reaching $19.2
billion.
● People between 22-39
(Millennials) are more likely to buy
chips.
● Potato chip segment represents
half of the category’s market
share.
(Topper)
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
31. Lay’s Collisions
31
● Come in various sizes
● 2 flavors, 1 bag:
Flamin’ Hot + Honey BBQ
Cheddar + Sour Cream & Onion
Barbecue + Ranch
→
Attributes → Benefits
→
The awesome potato chip flavors you love,
now packaged in heavenly pairings.
“Why just one, when you can have two”
Great for parties
or as an individual
snack
Tasty
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
32. 32
86% of
Respondents
viewed it as a
product Lay’s
would offer
100% of
Respondents would
purchase again if
completely satisfied
Most consumers would
consider purchasing 1-2
times /month
74% of Respondents Would Consider Purchasing
14% Would Definitely Buy
37% Would Probably Buy
23% Would Maybe Buy
16% Would Probably Not Buy
9% Would Definitely Not Buy
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Concept Evaluation: Primary Research
1. 2.
3. 4.
33. 33
Degree to which
respondents associated
Lay’s Collisions with the
following adjectives:
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Reasons respondents
would purchase Lay’s
Collisions over a
competitor (POD’s)
6. 7.5.
Common likely purchase
situations:
Concept Evaluation: Primary Research
34. 34
3 Factor Model: Salience, Favorability, Uniqueness
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Key
Red : Lay’s (Parent)
Yellow :Collisions (Ext)
U: Unique to new category
U
U
U
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Key
Red: Lay’s
Yellow : Potato Skins
Key
Red : Lay’s
Yellow : Lay’s
Collisions
4 Factor Model: Compelling
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Key
Red : Lay’s (Parent)
Yellow : Collisions (Ext)
U: Unique to new category
After seeing Lay's Veggie Chips, your opinion
of Lay's regarding the following:
1: Greatly Worsened → 5: Greatly Improved
U
U
U
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Equity Impact
Feeling: Social approval Stays the Same
Feeling: Excitement Stays the Same
Feeling: Gross Stays the Same
Feeling: Adventurous Slightly Increases
Feeling: Happy Stays the Same
Feeling: Calm Stays the Same
Judgment: Credibility Stays the same
Judgment: Consideration Slightly Increases
Judgment: Quality Stays the Same
Judgment: Superiority Stays the Same
After seeing Lay's Collisions, how did these
feelings about Lay's change for you?
After seeing Lay’s Collisions how did you opinions
regarding the following statements change for you?
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
4 Factor Model: Relevant
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Parent Brand Mantra
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
4 Factor Model
Consistent:
Strength:
Fit rating: High. 86% of
respondents felt that this is
a product that Lay’s would
offer. A strong association
that the parent brand has a
“variety of flavors” which
fits hand in hand with this
extension.
Moderate-high level of influence. Collisions successfully reinforced
Lay’s image of having a great variety of flavors (rating 4.14 on a
scale to 5 on how it improves Lay’s image), as well as its expertise
in flavors.
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Disadvantages:
● Could possibly
create/Reinforce negative
associations (unhealthy
weird flavors)
● Cannibalize sales
4 Factor Model: Conclusion
Advantages:
● Permit consumer variety
seeking
● Reinforce Meaning
● Avoid cost (and risk) for
new Brand Elements
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Definitely Buy 14%
Probably Buy 37%
Awareness 20%
Availability 100%
Repeat % 51%
Repeat
Frequency
39.3
Households 131 Million
Penetration % 93%
Retail Price $1.00
Retail Margin 25%
Trial Rate (.14*.8)+(.37*.3)=
22.3%
Repeat Rate (.51*39.3)=
2004%
Trial Units (.2*1*.223*131MM*.93)
=5.4 MM
Repeat Units (5.4MM*20.04)=
108.9 MM
Total Units (5.4MM+108.9MM)=
114.3 MM
Retail Sales
Volume
(114.3MM*1)=
$114.3 MM
Wholesale Sales
Volume
(114.3MM*.75)=
$85.7 MM
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Purchase Intent and ATAR Projections
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Recommendation: Collisions
Recommendation for Lay’s Collisions:
We would advise Lay’s to begin distributing Lay’s collisions. According
to Mintel, flavor is the highest weighted factor when selecting chips. A
regional, small scale release to test to the market would be best. Then,
with feedback from consumers, a national and eventually worldwide
release would be appropriate.
Important to its success is a strong Integrated Marketing Campaign
(IMC), detailed in the following pages.
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
41. Branding Strategy
Modified (Does not create own identity differentiated from parent brand)
Extension Type
Line Extension (same category-- Chips)
Extension strategy
● Same product in a different form.
● Products that contain the brand’s distinctive taste, components, or ingredients.
● Products relevant to the customer franchise of the brand.
● Products that capitalize on the firm’s perceived expertise.
● Products that reflect the brand’s distinctive benefit, attribute or feature (easy, convenient,
good for parties)
● Products that capitalize on the distinctive image or prestige of the brand.
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Recommendation: Collisions
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
42. Winning Concept: Lay’s Collisions
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Rationale:
Lay’s Collisions offers high profit opportunities
and low risk. Additionally, of the three extensions,
Collisions gave greatest influence to expanding
and reinforcing brand meaning.
43. Positioning
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Classic Trendy
(3,3)
Variety of Flavors
6
6
0
0
(3.84, 4.14)
Positioning Statement :
Lay’s Collisions is the only combination chip product
that provides the widest variety of flavors to satisfy
the snack cravings of millennials.
Nature of Competition:
Class: Food
Category: Snack
Type: Chips
Target Market
Age group: 18-25
Main Competitor
Doritos
.
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44. Positioning
44
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Attribute Associations to Collisions
Strongly Disagree→ Strongly Agree
45. Product
45
Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
→
→
→
→
→
→
→
-Flavor Combo →
complimentary/enhanced
taste
Chips
-Flavor Variety→ to meet a
plethora of flavor preferences
-Small, round chip shape→
easy to eat in one bite, kid
friendly
-Salty→ makes for a perfect
side to your savory dish
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
$1.00
Classic
7.75 oz
$3.00
Family
10.5 oz
$3.50
Party
13.75 oz
Price
Value
Price
Economy Pricing Strategy:
Ideal for Lay's target market of 18-24 year olds - a market comprised
primarily of students and young, entry level professionals who want
inexpensive snack food. Lay’s Collision will be sold at the same price as
regular Lay’s potato chips.
47. Placement
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
Pull Strategies
- Advertising and mass media
- Sales promotions (coupons)
Push Strategies
- Merchandising
- Quantity discounts
- Stocking support for retailers
Indirect Channels:
- Wholesale retailers:
Costco, Sam’s Club
- Discounters: Wal-
Mart, Target
- Retailers: grocery
stores, convenience
stores, gas stations,
delis, office supply
stores
- E-retailers: Amazon,
Google Express
- Vending machines
- Schools
Manufacturer/ Distributor:
Frito-Lay
Direct Channels:
Shop online at fritolay.
com/snacks/buy-online.html
48. ● Social network campaign: “Mix your Flavors”
Select your favorite combos and see how many people share the
same idea and what your friends think.
The most popular combo to be released subsequent year.
● TV commercials: “Why have one, when you can have two”
User Profile: Someone facing the challenge to choose between two
different flavors, suddenly the collision appears and solves the problem.
Commercials to air during prime-time television hours and major TV
events (Super Bowl)
● Targeted Online Advertising: social media websites, online web/music
streaming sites (Pandora, Spotify)
● Radio commercials : Audio version of the TV Commercials.
● Print Media: Magazine advertisements
● Support media: billboards, large posters at bus stops
Promotion: Integrated Marketing Communication
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
“Why have one, when you can have two?”
49. Promotion: Integrated Marketing Communication
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Lay’s Brand Audit Info
Veggie Chips
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Potato Skins
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
Collisions
Opportunity ID
Concept Generation
Concept Evaluation
Recommendation
5P’s for Collisions
Positioning
Product
Price
Placement
Promotion
● Television/music/movie personalities, Kevin Hart and Ice
Cube, will co-star in strategic integrated marketing campaigns.
● As in hit film, “Ride Along,” both strong personalities will
epitomize “distinct yet complimentary” flavor profiles of the
Lay’s Collisions bags
● Campaigns will be comedic and will be shown across online,
television, movie, mobile, and print platforms
Celebrity Endorsers
50. Sources
Roberts, William, Jr. "Frozen Snacks - US - April 2016." Mintel. N.p., Apr. 2016. Web. 16 Apr. 2016.
Topper, Amanda. "Chips and Dips - US - February 2016." Mintel. N.p., Feb. 2016. Web. 16 Apr. 2016.
United States. Census Bureau. Quick Facts United States. N.p.: n.p., n.d.United States Census Bureau. Web. 19 Apr. 2016.
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51. Appendix
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Primary Research Overview
● Target Market: Students between the
ages of 18 and 25.
● Methods used:
○ Focus Groups (8 participants)
○ Survey (43 qualified responses)
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Survey Responses: Filter Questions
*All unqualified and unfinished surveys were deleted for
simplicity and clarity.