Discussion 1
Prior to beginning work on this discussion, review Chapter 10: Brand and Product Decisions in Global Marketing, the article Disneyland Paris: A Case Analysis Demonstrating How Glocalization Works, look through Forbes' list of The World's Most Valuable Brands, and watch The Billionaire Behind the Space Jump video.
There are a number of factors that can help a company build its product brand. Considerations in building a brand will require an understanding of both product concepts and branding concepts. Both Red Bull and Disney are among the many listed brands you will find in The World's Most Valuable Brands list.
Part 1:
• Explain the concept of brand image and brand equity for Red Bull.
• Explain why Red Bull's global marketing activities are so heavily invested around extreme sports and events that are associated with excitement and movement.
• Identify at least five examples of brand extensions and co-brandings that Disney has implemented besides Disney Parks. Briefly explains each example.
Part 2:
• Choose a country in Asia (e.g., Japan) and a country in South America (e.g., Brazil) where the mentor company you identified in your- Global Marketing Plan Part 1 assignment currently has a presence.
• Explain what similarities and differences you see in the product and/or brand between the two countries using Maslow's hierarchy of needs, cultural perceptions, and strategic alternatives in global marketing.
Discussion 2
Prior to beginning work on this assignment, read Chapter 11: Pricing Decisions.
Part 1:
Market skimming, market penetration, companion products (captive pricing), and cost-based pricing are some of the pricing strategies marketing managers use when marketing globally.
• Compare each of the pricing strategies listed above and how they apply.
• Explain Incoterms (International Commercial Terms).
o Why is it important to understand those internationally accepted terms of trade? Provide examples.
Part 2:
The pricing strategy for a product may vary from country to country; a product may be positioned as a low-priced mass-marketed product and a premium-priced niche market in others. Review table 10-2 on page 314 of your text which lists the world's most valuable brands.
Select two similar brands (that offer at least one line of similar products) and consider them operating in the same country from the list in your text:
• Compare the various pricing strategies each company uses to compete in each country. Provide examples.
• Which of the four categories of Incoterms apply to the company you selected?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.