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Molson Canada: Social Media Marketing
Deborah Compeau; Israr QureshiCase IVEY-9B08A014-EMarketingThis case describes Molson’s experiment with social media for creating brand awareness. In November 2007, Molson, part of the Molson Coors Brewing Company, ended a social media promotion after facing criticism that it promoted binge drinking. Molson was faced with the difficulty of how quickly the contents of social media could spread to various audiences. The case encourages readers to ponder whether Molson’s action was the only option available...Starting at €8.20
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Molson Canada: Social Media Marketing (Spanish version)
Deborah Compeau; Israr QureshiCase IVEY-9B08AS14MarketingEste caso describe experimentos de Molson con los medios sociales de comunicación para crear conocimiento de marca. Ilustra los temas implicadas en la comercialización de los medios de comunicación sociales. Molson se enfrentó con el desafío de cómo rápidamente el contenido de los medios de comunicación social podría extenderse a diversos grupos. Había un peligro real de salir afuera de su control si Molson no responderían con rapidez El caso ani...Starting at €8.20
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RONA Inc.: Was Being Bought Out the Best Option
Normand Turgeon; JoAnne LabrecqueCase IVEY-9B18A053-EMarketingRONA Inc. (RONA), a Canadian giant in home improvement retail, received an unsolicited offer of CA$1.76 billion from Lowe’s Companies, Inc., (Lowe’s) in 2012. Lowe’s, a U.S. company, was already operating in the Canadian market through a subsidiary, and its goal in acquiring RONA was to rapidly upscale its operations. RONA’s board of directors declined the offer. Lowe’s came back in February 2016 with a second offer worth $3.2 billion. Negotiatio...Starting at €8.20
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Marketing Planning at Just Us Cafés
Sara Loudyi; Julia Sagebien; Normand Turgeon; Ian McKillopCase IVEY-9B09A014-EEntrepreneurship, MarketingJeff and Debra Moore are the founders of Just Us!, a fair trade coffee cooperative, retailer and wholesaler. Just Us!’s mission is to actively promote fair trade and its benefits for producers in developing countries. The Moores have maintained a strong commitment to educating consumers while building strong brand identity and upholding constant growth. To support the main distribution channel in grocery stores, management opened four cafés (two ...Starting at €8.20