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Connecting Taxis and Passengers in South America (Spanish version)
Coles, Peter A.; Edelman, BenjaminCase HBS-915S10EntrepreneurshipSaferTaxi, a taxi booking service in South America must develop its mobilization strategy; that is, it must attract enough passengers and drivers to make its service worthwhile for all. Drivers hesitate to pay for SaferTaxi's smartphones and service unless these will deliver passenger bookings -- and passengers have no reason to sign up unless drivers are available. Meanwhile, regulators question the permissibility of online taxi booking in light...Starting at €8.20
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Dear Diary: My Heart is Racing to Buy a Car
Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee; Matthew ThomsonCase IVEY-9B12A019-EMarketingJaime has been looking for several weeks to buy his first car. After narrowing his choices down to two, he can’t decide which to purchase. Option A is to buy the Honda CRV, which meets many of Jaime’s functional criteria (e.g. all-wheel drive, large trunk space, plenty of seats). This Honda is quite appealing to Jaime because he could use the car for his work and road trips with his siblings, and could easily handle the Wyoming climate. Option B ...Starting at €8.20
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The Tim Hortons Brier
Matthew Thomson; Jason MelhuishCase IVEY-9B11A041-EMarketingThe Tim Hortons Brier is the annual Canadian men’s national curling championship. In the case, students will assume the role of Peter Inch, chair of the 2011 Brier Host Committee, to create and finalize the promotional plan for the 2011 Brier, to be held in London, Ontario. Inch’s objectives are two-fold: i) create interest for the event and the sport of curling and ii) execute a safe and profitable event.Starting at €8.20
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Too Chicken to Convert A Chick-Fil-A Dilemma
Matthew Thomson; Seung Hwan (Mark) Lee; Valerie HoCase IVEY-9B13A030-EMarketingThe president and chief operating officer of Chick-fil-A is a devout Christian who publicly operates his restaurants according to Biblical principles. A recent controversy has surrounded his public opposition to gay marriage. As a result, the company is being accused of discrimination and prejudice. Are the company’s deeply rooted Christian values hindering the business?Starting at €8.20
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Dove Real Beauty Sketches Campaign
Matthew Thomson; Emily Goldberg; Ben Gottlieb; Samantha Landy; Samuel Solomon; Lindsay SittlerCase IVEY-9B14A012-EMarketingThis case discusses the future of the Dove brand and what type of advertising it should use moving forward. The brand has previously launched the Dove Real Beauty Campaign, which focuses on widening the definition of beauty. Students are given the history of the campaign and are asked to assess various options for the Dove brand.Starting at €8.20
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organicKidz: Marketing Strategy
Matthew Thomson; Ken MarkCase IVEY-9B10A023-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingThe founder of organicKidz is trying to create a plan to grow her start-up manufacturing firm. Calgary-based organicKidz is a manufacturer of stainless steel baby bottles and is sold in more than five countries. The founder's challenge is how to convey the superior benefits of her product and manage her retail channels given her limited resources. The setting of the case is at the September 2009 juvenile products tradeshow in the United States wh...Starting at €8.20
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Mazatlán: The Destination That Did Not Like Its Brand
Nicolas Kervyn; Fernando Rey Castillo Villar; Silvestre Flores Gamboa; Manuel Lopezneria; Matthew ThomsonCase IVEY-W28621-EMarketingIn 2022, Mazatlán was enjoying a reputation as a popular seaside town on the Mexican Pacific Coast, in the northwestern state of Sinaloa. Protected by a bay and three islands, it offered sandy beaches and favourable weather year-round, making it an attractive destination for Mexican, American, and Canadian vacationers. It was a popular stop for Pacific Ocean cruises, where tourists could enjoy beaches, sunshine, Mexican cuisine and culture, and v...Starting at €8.20
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Mazatlán: The Destination That Did Not Like Its Brand (Spanish version)
Nicolas Kervyn; Fernando Rey Castillo Villar; Silvestre Flores Gamboa; Manuel Lopezneria; Matthew ThomsonCase IVEY-W32003MarketingIn 2022, Mazatlán was enjoying a reputation as a popular seaside town on the Mexican Pacific Coast, in the northwestern state of Sinaloa. Protected by a bay and three islands, it offered sandy beaches and favourable weather year-round, making it an attractive destination for Mexican, American, and Canadian vacationers. It was a popular stop for Pacific Ocean cruises, where tourists could enjoy beaches, sunshine, Mexican cuisine and culture, and v...Starting at €8.20
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Consumer Payment Systems - United States
Edelman, Benjamin; Hagiu, AndreiCase HBS-909006-EStrategyIn 2008, the US consumer payments landscape was characterized by the ongoing prevalence of credit and debit card networks, the decline of checks, the rise of stored value cards, and the growth of new payment methods such as PayPal, Bill Me Later and decoupled debit. This case presents the structure of these payment methods, focusing on incentives for both consumers and merchants, including direct costs, efficiency benefits, rebates, and treatment...Starting at €8.20
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Ad Classification at Right Media, Teaching Note
Edelman, BenjaminTeaching Note HBS-909037-ETeaching Note for 909032.Starting at €0.00