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It's the Thoughts that Count (Spanish version)
Ofek, Elie; Riis, Jason; Hamilton, PaulCase HBS-513S30Marketingselecting a target application for the launch of an innovation; determining the importance of having a big name partner for the launch by an unknown start-up; considering the wisdom of taking a B2C rather than B2B approach with a novel technology; using analogous products to forecast demand and sales for a new technology.Starting at €8.20
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eToro: Building the World's Largest Social Trading Network
Ofek, Elie; Golan, DanielleCase HBS-521057-EMarketingSocial trading platform eToro was preparing for the launch of its expanded offering in the U.S. The company faced critical decisions regarding product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, positioning and monetization. Moreover, it faced the challenge of howStarting at €8.20
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Tencent: Combining Technology and Culture
Ofek, Elie; Chan, Billy; Lau, DawnCase HBS-521066-EMarketingTencent, one of the largest Internet conglomerates in China, had a vision to become a "Tech+Culture" firm. With dominant market shares in online games and social networking, it had built a vast Internet-based entertainment ecosystem, and was now focused on cultural asset development. Specifically, the company had an opportunity to develop a media franchise that was rich in Chinese cultural elements and had the potential to turn into a blockbuster...Starting at €8.20
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HEAD vs. LEAD: Disruptions Originating at the High- vs. Low-End of the Market
Ofek, Elie; Toubia, Olivier; Toubia, DidierCase HBS-521104-EStrategyTwenty five years after it was initially proposed, Clay Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation continues to be a major reference for entrepreneurs, corporate innovators, and investors. However, the term "disruptive innovation" is often used in ways and contexts that are not consistent with Christensen's original theory, which argues for initially accessing the market from the low end. For example, there has been controversy as to whether ...Starting at €8.20
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eToro: Building the World's Largest Social Trading Network, Teaching Note
Ofek, ElieTeaching Note HBS-521088-EMarketingTeaching note for case 521057.Starting at €0.00
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From Niche to Mainstream (HBR Case Study and Commentary)
Ofek, ElieArticle HBS-R1804M-EKnowledge and CommunicationRiku Nakamura relocated six years ago with his family from Tokyo to San Mateo, California, to spearhead the launch of Kenko USA, the first foreign subsidiary of a Japanese cracker company. However, Kenko USA hasn't taken off as hoped, and his family is ready to return home. Riku now ponders which course to recommend to Kenko's executive team: a lucrative private-label deal that would quickly drive revenue growth or a new branded marketing push th...Starting at €8.20
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Pattern Brands, Teaching Note
Gupta, Sunil; Ofek, Elie; Kelley, JuliaTeaching Note HBS-521050-EMarketingTeaching note for case 521009.Starting at €0.00
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Tencent: Combining Technology and Culture, Teaching Note
Ofek, ElieTeaching Note HBS-521083-EMarketingTeaching note for case 521066.Starting at €0.00
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Pattern Brands
Gupta, Sunil; Ofek, Elie; Kelley, JuliaCase HBS-521009-EMarketingIn March 2020, direct-to-consumer (DTC) company Pattern Brands needed to decide how to allocate resources across its different brands. Pattern Co-Founders Nick Ling and Emmett Shine hoped to avoid the pitfalls faced by some DTC companies-such as inability to scale and lack of competitive differentiation-by relying on their previous experience running a successful branding and marketing agency. Rather than focusing on a single brand, they conceive...Starting at €8.20
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite): Plus a Change..., Teaching Note
Goldberg, Ray A.; Segel, Arthur I; Ofek, Elie; Knoop, Carin-IsabelTeaching Note HBS-913410-ETeaching Note for 913402.Starting at €0.00