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Sullair: Redefining Its Channel of Distribution
Spekman, Robert E.; Natarajan, JaishankarCase DARDEN-M-0772-EMarketingThis case examines the interplay between Sullair, an air compressor manufacturer, and its channel of distribution. Unlike the two market leaders, Sullair has chosen not to compete with its distributors and offers them exclusive territories so as to minimize any intra-brand competition. The tension in the case is to understand the quid pro quo between Sullair and its channel. One would expect that, in exchange for exclusivity, the channel would re...Starting at €8.20
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BP in Russia: Bad Partners or Bad Partnerships? (A)
Spekman, Robert E.; Linetsky, ZuriCase DARDEN-M-0819-EMarketingThis case pairing is used in Darden's "Business to Business Marketing" course elective. Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, BP seeks to expand its assets and revenues, so it looks to Russia, but a planned alliance with a Russian state-owned oil company is thwarted by objections from another Russian oil partner. This case maps BP's strategic alliances and illustrates the importance of alliance management. This is the first part of a two-par...Starting at €8.20
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Using Social Media in the B2B Context
Spekman, Robert E.; Dotson, ElianeTechnical Note DARDEN-M-0778-EMarketingBusiness-to-business marketers have begun to appreciate the value social networks -- specifically, the use of social media -- to nurture relationships with current customers and to reach one’s potential customers. This note explores the different facets of social media: what it is, what the risks are, and how best to harness it for use in a B2B context. Despite skepticism regarding their efficacy and whether they accomplish the goals established ...Starting at €8.20
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Designing Channels of Distribution
Spekman, Robert E.; Farris, Paul W.Technical Note DARDEN-M-0769-EMarketingThis note addresses the issues that arise and the complexities that must be addressed when designing a channel of distribution. Content includes the definition of a distribution channel, the steps in its design, functional discounting and margin allocation, the role channels play in branding, and recent trends.Starting at €8.20
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Fiat and Chrysler: Gaining on Global Automakers?
Spekman, Robert E.; Fritz, JackiCase DARDEN-M-0780-EMarketingThis case examines the formation of an alliance between Fiat and Chrysler during the height of the financial crisis as a mechanism to save Chrysler from liquidation. The case traces the events leading up to the alliance, discusses the early stage issues with which the partners have to deal, addresses some of the governance issues, and examines the past merger between Chrysler and Daimler that ended in a failure. The case presents a normative appr...Starting at €8.20
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Infoterra GmbH
Spekman, Robert E.; Plotner, Olaf; Gogdun, BulentCase DARDEN-M-0796-EMarketingAfter launching a new radar satellite, the satellite data subsidiary of a large aerospace firm is pressured to increase revenues by EUR250 million over the satellite's lifespan--seven years. Mindful of an explosion of both military and commercial radar data applications, the firm's marketing director considers a completely new sales and marketing approach.Starting at €8.20
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Marketing Plan Development
Spekman, Robert E.Technical Note DARDEN-M-0848-EMarketingThis note describes in detail the components of a marketing plan and the process by which data are collected and the plan is developed. Its objective is to develop a sense of purpose and discipline in how one goes about the marketing plan development process and to assist in the gathering of data that will become part of the written plan.Starting at €8.20
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The Apple iPhone
Farris, Paul W.; Spekman, Robert E.; Mitchell, JamesCase DARDEN-M-0765-EMarketingThis case describes the introduction of the Apple iPhone, including subsequent price reductions and market share goals. The case includes publicly available data on iPhone production costs, channel margins, and marketing costs. It concludes with the July 2008 introduction of the second generation 3G iPhone.Starting at €8.20
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: 15 Years Later
Spekman, Robert E.; Farris, Paul W.; Webb, MarjorieCase DARDEN-M-0766-EMarketingCompact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) lasted five to six times longer-8,000 to 12,000 hours-than comparable incandescent bulbs and consumed 75% less energy. By July 2008, prices had fallen as low as $2 or so per bulb, compared with $0.25 for standard bulbs. But manufacturers had yet to crack the code on how to get consumers to choose these innovative energy-efficient light bulbs over standard bulbs.Starting at €8.20
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BP in Russia: Bad Partners or Bad Partnerships? (B)
Spekman, Robert E.; Linetsky, ZuriCase DARDEN-M-0845-EMarketingThis second part of a two-part case provides the epilogue to the story of BP's conflicts with Russian oil partners and underscores the importance of alliance management.Starting at €5.74