2. INTRODUCTION
• Adidas Inc. is the German manufacturer, a marketer of
sport apparel and athletic shoes.
• The company was named its founder, Adolf(Adi) Dassler, in
1948.
9. Target Segment Demographic:
Age: 8-60
Gender: Male/Female
Occupation: Any
Target segment include anyone who is into
running or any kind of sports.
Also include people looking for sports apparel
14. 4 P’s of Marketing Mix
QUALITY
Built with best available technology
DIFFERENT SPORTS
• Basketball, Gym, Running, Football, Cricket, Baseball
VARIETY
Style Options according to the personality: Sports, adventure, funk
PromotionPromotion PlacePlace
ProductProduct PricePrice
EVERYTHING is on the portfolio for all the SPORTS
15. 4 P’s of Marketing Mix
PromotionPromotion PlacePlace
ProductProduct PricePrice
PRICE
POINT:
INR XXX9
INR XX59
PRICING
STRATEGY
:
AFFORDABLE TO
YOUTH
SALES
STRATEGY
:
DISCOUNTS ON
YOUTH FESTIVAL
BUYING
QUEUE:
PRICE FIGURES
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16. 4 P’s of Marketing Mix
PromotionPromotion
ProductProduct PricePrice
PlacePlace
• Adidas outlets
• Online purchasing through
the internet
• Distributing some of the
Adidas products to the
various sporting outlets e.g
Royal Sporting House,
World of Sports, Sportslink
17. 4 P’s of Marketing Mix ProductProduct PricePrice
PlacePlacePromotionPromotion
Advertising and public relation
Sales promotion
Brand ambassadors
Consumer promotion- signed goodies by celebrities on repeat purchase
Trade promotion-Display material assistance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIqC9IYMUOU
LINK to Videos
18.
19. SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS:
•Long heritage and high brand value.
•Worldwide presence.
•Diversified product portfolio.
•Strong and innovative marketing have
created a strong brand retention.
WEAKNESSES:
•The products can sometimes be costly
due to innovative technology or
production method.
•Stiff competition and similar big brands
means customers have high brand
switching.
OPPORTUNITIES:
•New foot-friendly designs are developed
each year.
•Tie-up with sports teams/clubs
internationally.
•Brand building by setting up sports
academies.
THREATS:
•Other brands offer more styles and varieties,
thus more competition.
•Pirated/fake imitations affect brand image.
20. COMPETITORS - POP & POD
POINTS OF PARITY
• World wide
presence
• Covers All the
sports
• Sports
accessories
• Authentic Wear
• All age group is
targeted
24. Competitor’s Price comparison
Basket Ball Shoes
Nike
Adidas
Adidas is cheaper on shoes over its main
competitors
This strategy is consistent with all product
range from apparel to gadgets
Point of Difference
25. Adidas Brand Extension Positioning
Performance oriented, safe and best in quality Sportswear for Anyone playing sports,
running or fitness training
Special innovative solutions for promoting
running, exercising and playing sports –
Remain Fit Safely
29. Prof. Sameer Mathur
Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Marketing Professor: August 2013- Present
McGill University
Marketing Professor : July 2009 – July 2013
Carnegie Mellon University
Ph.D. in Marketing : August 2003 – June 2009
These slides were created by Abhinav Goyal, PGP30416 ,
IIM Lucknow , as a part of MBA course “Brand Management”
(www.MBASkills.in) taught by Prof. Sameer Mathur