Ivey Business School (Canada)
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Tetra Bio-Pharma: Brand Building in the Cannabinoid Pharmaceutical Market
Jake Girard; Peter Voyer; Gerry KerrCase IVEY-9B20A003-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingTetra Bio-Pharma (Tetra) was a new firm operating in a murky but promising industry—cannabinoid-derived pharmaceutical products. But, the firm had been so involved in navigating drug development and approval processes that it had lost track of its identity. The firm did not define itself initially, and with its rapid growth, shifting strategies, evolving competencies, and plethora of alliances, Tetra needed a stronger focus. Adding to the turmoil...Starting at €8.20
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Spectrum Brands, Inc. - The Sales Force Dilemma
Donald W. Barclay; Joe FalconiCase IVEY-9B06A035-EMarketingIn 2005, the vice-president of sales and marketing for the Canadian division of Spectrum Brands Inc. must determine his next steps regarding the structure of his sales force. Spectrum Brands (Spectrum), a global consumer products company formerly known as Rayovac Corporation, had made a number of acquisitions to diversify and expand its product and brand portfolio. With these changes, Spectrum had become a leading supplier of consumer batteries, ...Starting at €8.20
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Rayovac Corporation - The Rechargeable Battery Opportunity
Donald W. Barclay; Joe FalconiCase IVEY-9B06A036-EMarketingThe vice-president of sales and marketing was contemplating how to grow the Rayovac Battery Division of Spectrum Brands Canada Inc. (Spectrum). Spectrum, a global consumer products company, owned a variety of brand name products. The vice-president of sales and marketing knew that, with effective marketing, the rechargeable battery market was one that would likely grow within North America as it had in Europe. Major competitors were not focusing ...Starting at €8.20