SlideShare une entreprise Scribd logo
1  sur  22
To extend or not…  the dilemma A  Presentation by Sani Malik
Agenda ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Opening thoughts… There’s too many products all doing the same thing from my favorite brand, which on do I choose?
EXTENSIONS! ,[object Object]
Launching a new product is a risky endeavor because of the high costs of introduction and the low probability of success. One increasingly popular strategy for lowering the costs and improving the odds of success is to extend a well-known brand name to a new product
The use of existing brand names to launch new products involves at least two strategic options :-  line and brand extensions
Line extensions occur when the original brand name is extended by modifying features (such as flavors, sizes, or varieties) within the existing product category (e.g., Diet Pepsi or Lucozade Boost Apple)
Brand extensions take place when the brand name is used to enter a completely different product category (e.g., Jagal detergent or Sterling computers).
extensions tend to reduce the risk associated with new product development because upon seeing the extension consumers immediately have an instant recognition of the brand name will be more likely to try it.
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
A classic example of an  extension failure , was when a huge company like Coke Cola launched the “New Coke” in 1985, the extension immediately conflicted with consumer’s perception and not only did the extension not succeed but it resulted in a drop in sales and declining market share for the original Coke
However, if properly executed extensions can work, a typical example of this would be the 1982 launch of Coca-Cola’s Diet Coke, Indomie Noodles and Marlboro range of cigarettes
THINK….. BEFORE YOU EXTEND
[object Object],1
New Attributes ! ,[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object],2
RECOMMENDATIONS
Less alcohol Different Shape + Design Differentiation It is of paramount important that extensions are clearly and not ambiguously distinguished from their parent brand; differentiation should be based on attributes that are relevant and of perceived value to the target consumers, be it tangible or intangible. Smaller Bottle
Positioning The positioning of the extension should be clearly distinguished from that of its parent brand
Proposition + Promise Just as the position tells consumers what the extension represents amongst other brands within the same segment, the proposition will represent the kind of satisfaction the extension promises (different from that of the parent brand) after the consumer interacts with it
[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Will an Extension work for YOU
Thank You

Contenu connexe

Tendances

Brand is forever
Brand is foreverBrand is forever
Brand is foreverPrads A
 
Case studies of brand strategies-India
Case studies of brand strategies-IndiaCase studies of brand strategies-India
Case studies of brand strategies-IndiaChandan Kumar
 
NAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONS
NAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONSNAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONS
NAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONSNaziya Aisha
 
Does brand extension impact parent brand
Does brand extension impact parent brandDoes brand extension impact parent brand
Does brand extension impact parent brandLaiqa Ahmed
 
BRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLA
BRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLABRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLA
BRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLAArindam Hait
 
Challenges & opprtunities in brand extensions
Challenges & opprtunities in brand extensionsChallenges & opprtunities in brand extensions
Challenges & opprtunities in brand extensionsKhushbu Bhardwaj
 
Factors influencing successful brand extensions
Factors influencing successful brand extensionsFactors influencing successful brand extensions
Factors influencing successful brand extensionsLaiqa Ahmed
 
Successful Brand Extension
Successful Brand ExtensionSuccessful Brand Extension
Successful Brand ExtensionFullSurge
 
20496299 Brand Extension
20496299 Brand Extension20496299 Brand Extension
20496299 Brand ExtensionGOEL'S WORLD
 
Brand Extensions Ppt 0111
Brand Extensions Ppt 0111Brand Extensions Ppt 0111
Brand Extensions Ppt 0111navneet525
 
Brand genetics
Brand geneticsBrand genetics
Brand geneticskray123
 
New Strategies in Building Profitable Brand Extensions
New Strategies in Building Profitable Brand ExtensionsNew Strategies in Building Profitable Brand Extensions
New Strategies in Building Profitable Brand ExtensionsDatamonitor Consumer
 

Tendances (19)

Brand is forever
Brand is foreverBrand is forever
Brand is forever
 
Brand extension mite
Brand extension miteBrand extension mite
Brand extension mite
 
Band Extension
Band ExtensionBand Extension
Band Extension
 
Case studies of brand strategies-India
Case studies of brand strategies-IndiaCase studies of brand strategies-India
Case studies of brand strategies-India
 
NAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONS
NAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONSNAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONS
NAMING NEW PRODUCTS & BRAND EXTENSIONS
 
Brand extension
Brand extensionBrand extension
Brand extension
 
Does brand extension impact parent brand
Does brand extension impact parent brandDoes brand extension impact parent brand
Does brand extension impact parent brand
 
Brand genetic
Brand geneticBrand genetic
Brand genetic
 
BRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLA
BRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLABRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLA
BRAND EXTENSION OF SONY ERICSSON AND MOTOROLA
 
Challenges & opprtunities in brand extensions
Challenges & opprtunities in brand extensionsChallenges & opprtunities in brand extensions
Challenges & opprtunities in brand extensions
 
Factors influencing successful brand extensions
Factors influencing successful brand extensionsFactors influencing successful brand extensions
Factors influencing successful brand extensions
 
BRAND CRISIS
BRAND CRISIS BRAND CRISIS
BRAND CRISIS
 
Line and brand extension
Line and brand extensionLine and brand extension
Line and brand extension
 
Successful Brand Extension
Successful Brand ExtensionSuccessful Brand Extension
Successful Brand Extension
 
20496299 Brand Extension
20496299 Brand Extension20496299 Brand Extension
20496299 Brand Extension
 
Brand Extensions Ppt 0111
Brand Extensions Ppt 0111Brand Extensions Ppt 0111
Brand Extensions Ppt 0111
 
Brand genetics
Brand geneticsBrand genetics
Brand genetics
 
Brand Extension
Brand ExtensionBrand Extension
Brand Extension
 
New Strategies in Building Profitable Brand Extensions
New Strategies in Building Profitable Brand ExtensionsNew Strategies in Building Profitable Brand Extensions
New Strategies in Building Profitable Brand Extensions
 

Similaire à 2 Extend Or Not

Epgp bm brand_extensions_ppt
Epgp bm brand_extensions_pptEpgp bm brand_extensions_ppt
Epgp bm brand_extensions_pptRajendra Inani
 
Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies
Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies
Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies Venkat. P
 
Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02
Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02
Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02H9460730008
 
109040 633625314248175352
109040 633625314248175352109040 633625314248175352
109040 633625314248175352saharanrohit
 
Brand Extensions & Licensing Facts Ppt
Brand Extensions & Licensing Facts PptBrand Extensions & Licensing Facts Ppt
Brand Extensions & Licensing Facts PptShankar Balan
 
A brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brands
A brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brandsA brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brands
A brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brands114iiminternship
 
Introduction to brands 2
Introduction to brands 2Introduction to brands 2
Introduction to brands 2itsupportasl
 
Brand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrella
Brand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrellaBrand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrella
Brand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrellaSiddhant Jain
 
Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management
Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management
Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management Beta-Research.org
 
Strategy of co branding
Strategy of co brandingStrategy of co branding
Strategy of co brandingSuryadev Maity
 
Brand Portfolio Management PPT.pptx
Brand Portfolio Management PPT.pptxBrand Portfolio Management PPT.pptx
Brand Portfolio Management PPT.pptxRamkiY2
 

Similaire à 2 Extend Or Not (20)

Epgp bm brand_extensions_ppt
Epgp bm brand_extensions_pptEpgp bm brand_extensions_ppt
Epgp bm brand_extensions_ppt
 
Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies
Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies
Brand Architecture & Brand Extension Stratagies
 
Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02
Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02
Brandextensionsppt0111 100120101005-phpapp02
 
109040 633625314248175352
109040 633625314248175352109040 633625314248175352
109040 633625314248175352
 
Brand extensions
Brand extensions Brand extensions
Brand extensions
 
Branding strategy
Branding strategyBranding strategy
Branding strategy
 
Brand extension
Brand extensionBrand extension
Brand extension
 
mkt465_ch12.ppt
mkt465_ch12.pptmkt465_ch12.ppt
mkt465_ch12.ppt
 
New Product Branding
New Product BrandingNew Product Branding
New Product Branding
 
New product branding
New product brandingNew product branding
New product branding
 
Brand Extensions & Licensing Facts Ppt
Brand Extensions & Licensing Facts PptBrand Extensions & Licensing Facts Ppt
Brand Extensions & Licensing Facts Ppt
 
Umbrella branding
Umbrella brandingUmbrella branding
Umbrella branding
 
A brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brands
A brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brandsA brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brands
A brand is forever! A framework for revitalizing declining and dead brands
 
Introduction to brands 2
Introduction to brands 2Introduction to brands 2
Introduction to brands 2
 
Brand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrella
Brand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrellaBrand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrella
Brand equity of parent brand helps new product within the same umbrella
 
Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management
Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management
Lecture 2 ppt 15th april16 Strategy and Strategic Management
 
Brand is forever
Brand is foreverBrand is forever
Brand is forever
 
Strategy of co branding
Strategy of co brandingStrategy of co branding
Strategy of co branding
 
Brand strategy
Brand strategyBrand strategy
Brand strategy
 
Brand Portfolio Management PPT.pptx
Brand Portfolio Management PPT.pptxBrand Portfolio Management PPT.pptx
Brand Portfolio Management PPT.pptx
 

Dernier

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALESMAN / WOMAN
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A  SALESMAN / WOMANA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A  SALESMAN / WOMAN
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALESMAN / WOMANIlamathiKannappan
 
Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1
Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1
Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1kcpayne
 
Organizational Transformation Lead with Culture
Organizational Transformation Lead with CultureOrganizational Transformation Lead with Culture
Organizational Transformation Lead with CultureSeta Wicaksana
 
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...Aggregage
 
Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...
Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...
Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...amitlee9823
 
Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...
Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...
Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...Dave Litwiller
 
RSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors Data
RSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors DataRSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors Data
RSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors DataExhibitors Data
 
Insurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usage
Insurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usageInsurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usage
Insurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usageMatteo Carbone
 
B.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptx
B.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptxB.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptx
B.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptxpriyanshujha201
 
Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...
Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...
Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...allensay1
 
Famous Olympic Siblings from the 21st Century
Famous Olympic Siblings from the 21st CenturyFamous Olympic Siblings from the 21st Century
Famous Olympic Siblings from the 21st Centuryrwgiffor
 
Business Model Canvas (BMC)- A new venture concept
Business Model Canvas (BMC)-  A new venture conceptBusiness Model Canvas (BMC)-  A new venture concept
Business Model Canvas (BMC)- A new venture conceptP&CO
 
Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023
Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023
Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023Neil Kimberley
 
👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...
👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...
👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...rajveerescorts2022
 
Monthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptx
Monthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptxMonthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptx
Monthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptxAndy Lambert
 
Call Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service Noida
Call Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service NoidaCall Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service Noida
Call Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service Noidadlhescort
 

Dernier (20)

VVVIP Call Girls In Greater Kailash ➡️ Delhi ➡️ 9999965857 🚀 No Advance 24HRS...
VVVIP Call Girls In Greater Kailash ➡️ Delhi ➡️ 9999965857 🚀 No Advance 24HRS...VVVIP Call Girls In Greater Kailash ➡️ Delhi ➡️ 9999965857 🚀 No Advance 24HRS...
VVVIP Call Girls In Greater Kailash ➡️ Delhi ➡️ 9999965857 🚀 No Advance 24HRS...
 
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALESMAN / WOMAN
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A  SALESMAN / WOMANA DAY IN THE LIFE OF A  SALESMAN / WOMAN
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SALESMAN / WOMAN
 
Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1
Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1
Katrina Personal Brand Project and portfolio 1
 
(Anamika) VIP Call Girls Napur Call Now 8617697112 Napur Escorts 24x7
(Anamika) VIP Call Girls Napur Call Now 8617697112 Napur Escorts 24x7(Anamika) VIP Call Girls Napur Call Now 8617697112 Napur Escorts 24x7
(Anamika) VIP Call Girls Napur Call Now 8617697112 Napur Escorts 24x7
 
Organizational Transformation Lead with Culture
Organizational Transformation Lead with CultureOrganizational Transformation Lead with Culture
Organizational Transformation Lead with Culture
 
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...
The Path to Product Excellence: Avoiding Common Pitfalls and Enhancing Commun...
 
Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...
Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...
Call Girls Jp Nagar Just Call 👗 7737669865 👗 Top Class Call Girl Service Bang...
 
Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...
Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...
Enhancing and Restoring Safety & Quality Cultures - Dave Litwiller - May 2024...
 
RSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors Data
RSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors DataRSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors Data
RSA Conference Exhibitor List 2024 - Exhibitors Data
 
Insurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usage
Insurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usageInsurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usage
Insurers' journeys to build a mastery in the IoT usage
 
Falcon Invoice Discounting platform in india
Falcon Invoice Discounting platform in indiaFalcon Invoice Discounting platform in india
Falcon Invoice Discounting platform in india
 
unwanted pregnancy Kit [+918133066128] Abortion Pills IN Dubai UAE Abudhabi
unwanted pregnancy Kit [+918133066128] Abortion Pills IN Dubai UAE Abudhabiunwanted pregnancy Kit [+918133066128] Abortion Pills IN Dubai UAE Abudhabi
unwanted pregnancy Kit [+918133066128] Abortion Pills IN Dubai UAE Abudhabi
 
B.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptx
B.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptxB.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptx
B.COM Unit – 4 ( CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ( CSR ).pptx
 
Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...
Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...
Call Girls Service In Old Town Dubai ((0551707352)) Old Town Dubai Call Girl ...
 
Famous Olympic Siblings from the 21st Century
Famous Olympic Siblings from the 21st CenturyFamous Olympic Siblings from the 21st Century
Famous Olympic Siblings from the 21st Century
 
Business Model Canvas (BMC)- A new venture concept
Business Model Canvas (BMC)-  A new venture conceptBusiness Model Canvas (BMC)-  A new venture concept
Business Model Canvas (BMC)- A new venture concept
 
Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023
Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023
Mondelez State of Snacking and Future Trends 2023
 
👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...
👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...
👉Chandigarh Call Girls 👉9878799926👉Just Call👉Chandigarh Call Girl In Chandiga...
 
Monthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptx
Monthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptxMonthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptx
Monthly Social Media Update April 2024 pptx.pptx
 
Call Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service Noida
Call Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service NoidaCall Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service Noida
Call Girls In Noida 959961⊹3876 Independent Escort Service Noida
 

2 Extend Or Not

  • 1. To extend or not… the dilemma A Presentation by Sani Malik
  • 2.
  • 3. Opening thoughts… There’s too many products all doing the same thing from my favorite brand, which on do I choose?
  • 4.
  • 5. Launching a new product is a risky endeavor because of the high costs of introduction and the low probability of success. One increasingly popular strategy for lowering the costs and improving the odds of success is to extend a well-known brand name to a new product
  • 6. The use of existing brand names to launch new products involves at least two strategic options :- line and brand extensions
  • 7. Line extensions occur when the original brand name is extended by modifying features (such as flavors, sizes, or varieties) within the existing product category (e.g., Diet Pepsi or Lucozade Boost Apple)
  • 8. Brand extensions take place when the brand name is used to enter a completely different product category (e.g., Jagal detergent or Sterling computers).
  • 9. extensions tend to reduce the risk associated with new product development because upon seeing the extension consumers immediately have an instant recognition of the brand name will be more likely to try it.
  • 10.
  • 11. A classic example of an extension failure , was when a huge company like Coke Cola launched the “New Coke” in 1985, the extension immediately conflicted with consumer’s perception and not only did the extension not succeed but it resulted in a drop in sales and declining market share for the original Coke
  • 12. However, if properly executed extensions can work, a typical example of this would be the 1982 launch of Coca-Cola’s Diet Coke, Indomie Noodles and Marlboro range of cigarettes
  • 14.
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 18. Less alcohol Different Shape + Design Differentiation It is of paramount important that extensions are clearly and not ambiguously distinguished from their parent brand; differentiation should be based on attributes that are relevant and of perceived value to the target consumers, be it tangible or intangible. Smaller Bottle
  • 19. Positioning The positioning of the extension should be clearly distinguished from that of its parent brand
  • 20. Proposition + Promise Just as the position tells consumers what the extension represents amongst other brands within the same segment, the proposition will represent the kind of satisfaction the extension promises (different from that of the parent brand) after the consumer interacts with it
  • 21.

Notes de l'éditeur

  1. Extensions occur when a company decides to use an existing brand name to launch a new product. This is done because extensions of already established brand names lower the costs and improve the odds of success
  2. The use of existing brand names to launch new products involves at least two strategic options - line and brand extensions
  3. Line extensions occur when the original brand name is extended by modifying features (such as flavors, sizes, or varieties) within the existing product category (e.g., Diet Pepsi or Lucozade Boost Apple)
  4. Brand extensions take place when the brand name is used to enter a completely different product category (e.g., Jagal detergent or Sterling computers).
  5. extensions tend to reduce the risk associated with new product development because upon seeing the extension consumers immediately have an instant recognition of the brand name will be more likely to try it.
  6. As a result of this, promotional costs are much lower for a line extension than for a completely new product. However two potential threats do exist…. First, if the new line extension fails to satisfy consumers; consumer’s attitudes toward other products carrying the same brand name may be damaged and secondly, there is the potential for intra-firm competition between the parent product and the line extension, or between two or more line extensions. …… is it possible to have image to represent this…(show image of man thinking coke vs diet coke)
  7. A classic example of an extension failure, was when a huge company like Coke Cola launched the “New Coke” in 1985, the extension immediately conflicted with consumer’s perception and not only did the extension not succeed but it resulted in a drop in sales and declining market share for the original Coke. Also in the United States 7-Up lost market share when it added brand variations such as 7-Up Gold.
  8. However, if properly executed extensions can work, a typical example of this would be the 1982 launch of Coca-Cola’s Diet Coke; today Diet Coke is the third most popular cola drink in the United States. Gillette razors and shaving cream are further examples of a successful extension.
  9. So why werent people drinking the product there had to be some kind of explanation. To further probe I looked up extension best practices basically what requirements needed to be met for an extension to be successful. I found a lot of information from different authors/ publishers and I managed to summarize the into two main points that form the basis of my clonclusion
  10. They explain that since line extensions share most attributes with the parent brand except for one or more features, it could be regarded as all extensions would succeed. Further on the authors say that customers pay more attention to the new features and when they evaluate the line extensions they will rely heavily on the features instead of the affect from the original brand. Even though previously mentioned factors are important to examine, customers will rely on added features, state the authors
  11. Did consumers value the newly added features and were these features enough to appeal to the stout drinker ? The Research showed that consumers mostly in the North and Middle belt were drinking stronger flavored beers. Was this enough to take the findings of this research and make a National brand out of it, especially on the back of a premium beer that was battling with the issue of a bad hangover
  12. They found that customers tend to buy line extension products when they already know the brand and therefore feel encouraged to buy the brand, otherwise there would be no need to use an existing brand name if customers would not buy from the parent brand if their product line was extended.
  13. It is of paramount important that extensions, especially within the beer category are clearly and not ambiguously distinguished from their parent brand; differentiation should be based on attributes that are relevant and of perceived value to the target consumers, be it tangible or intangible. Successful differentiation can only take place if one offers something that is perceived as relevant and of value
  14. In positioning lagers extensions; brands should after identifying who their target consumer is determine what is important to these groups of people vis a vis the category and then own that territory in the mind of the consumer. The use of relevant pictures and text in communication can further reinforce the position the brand has chosen. In positioning the Gulder Max beer a number of alternative areas could have been exploited such as quality… Gulder Max…The king of beers, Taste: Gulder Max…. nothing tastes better, Lifestyle: Gulder Max… Swagger time. All of these could have served to create a unique position for the brand in the minds of its target consumers; positions which the audiences could relate to.
  15. It is also very important that an extension has a unique proposition that is clearly developed and defined; this will aid in the development of communication for the brand and also giving the extension an identity of its own. The proposition is important because it is the way the brand is presented to the target audience. Just as the position tells consumers what the extension represents amongst other brands within the same segment, the proposition will represent the kind of satisfaction the extension promises after the consumer interacts with it. Some examples of propositions within the beer category include Budweiser (be part of the crowd that “gets in"), Miller High Life (keep everything in perspective), Coors (drink Coors and be original).