This case study is about Culinarian Cookware, a US cookware manufacturer. Key points:
- The US cookware market is $3.36 billion but potential is unexplored and competition is high. Culinarian lacks marketing funds and brand awareness.
- Culinarian's product lines include CX1, DX1, SX1, and PROX1. In 2004 they ran a price promotion that had a negative effect.
- Data shows their revenue grew 21% in 2006 but they need promotion for slow-moving products. Competitor market shares range from 18% to 3%.
- Culinarian's revenue and ad spending increased from 2002-2006 but distribution is mainly
Culinarian Cookware Case Study: Increasing Brand Awareness and Revenue Through Strategic Marketing
1. Case Study:- Culinarian Cookware
US retails Cookware sale
2004
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2005 2006E
16% 2%
21%
15%
What
should we
do ????
2. Case synopsis
• The case is regarding the Culinarian cookware manufacturing
and design company
• The US cookware industry was 3.36 billion $ huge potential in
the market unexplored
• Competing for promotion against foes
• Lack of marketing funds (Monotonous promotions)
• Brand awareness is not sufficient
• Flawed data analysis
• Clear strategic Direction by CEO
• Product line CX1,DX1,SX1 & PROX1
3. Case facts• Lack of promotion scheme
and discount event
• It will new budget constrain
customer
• Upselling
• Flawed analysis by consultant
• 30% discount promotion will
have to effect
• Increase commitment &
support from trade
• Boost awareness about
brand
• Price promotion is
unnecessary and demolish
the brand
• Latest and finest technology
• Strong dealer support
• 2004 negative effect on
product
• 2006 revenue grow by 21%
• Need promotion for slow
moving product
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6. 6.10% 6.70% 6.90% 7%
9.40%
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8.40% 8.10%
7% 6.50%
9.50%
14%
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2.00%
4.00%
6.00%
8.00%
10.00%
12.00%
14.00%
16.00%
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUNE JULY AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
PERCENTAGE OF CONSUMER SALES BY MONTH (2005)
PERCENTAGE OF CONSUMER SALES BY MONTH (2005)
11. Conclusion
• Some how they have more focus on for brand awareness
• Allocation more budget for marketing campaign
• They should target niche segment with launch of new brand
• Expand their manufacture capacity
• Through the line marketing strategy
Recommendation