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Banking on Social Media (B)
Luisa Mazinter; Nicola Kleyn; Michael Goldman; Jennifer Lindsey-RentonCase IVEY-9B14A071-EMarketing, StrategyThis case is a supplement to Banking on Social Media (A), 9B14A070.In January 2013, First National Bank (FNB) launches the “You Can Help” brand campaign, which calls for change and is based on the bank’s research on South African children’s hopes for the country. The campaign receives mixed reactions from political parties, with the governing African National Congress declaring, “This isn’t an advert — it’s a political statement. An attack on the...Starting at €5.74
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Fancam: A New Channel Management Strategy
Michael Goldman; Maximillian DuranCase IVEY-9B19A037-EEntrepreneurship, Marketing, StrategyIn its first four years, Fancam Pty Ltd. (Fancam), a high-definition, 360-degree crowd-imaging business based in Cape Town, South Africa, had enjoyed considerable growth that was driven in part by its network of resellers around the world. However, the stStarting at €8.20
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Fancam: A New Channel Management Strategy - Teaching Note
Michael Goldman; Maximillian DuranTeaching Note IVEY-8B19A037-EMarketingTeaching note for product 9B19A037.Starting at €0.00
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ZS Associates: Sales Force Sizing
Spekman, Robert E.; Kumar, Sameer; Kalla, AryaCase DARDEN-M-0745-EMarketingThis case describes a consulting firm that is assisting a pharmaceutical company as it faces a strategic question regarding how to determine the size of its sales force. An Excel file containing two of the case exhibits is included and is available by contacting sales@dardenbusinesspublishing.com. A related Technical Note entitled "A Note on Sizing the Sales Force" (UVA-M-0746) is available that describes several approaches one could employ to si...Starting at €8.20
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Compact Fluorescent Bulbs: 15 Years Later
Spekman, Robert E.; Farris, Paul W.; Webb, MarjorieCase DARDEN-M-0766-EMarketingCompact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) lasted five to six times longer-8,000 to 12,000 hours-than comparable incandescent bulbs and consumed 75% less energy. By July 2008, prices had fallen as low as $2 or so per bulb, compared with $0.25 for standard bulbs. But manufacturers had yet to crack the code on how to get consumers to choose these innovative energy-efficient light bulbs over standard bulbs.Starting at €8.20
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Using Social Media in the B2B Context
Spekman, Robert E.; Dotson, ElianeTechnical Note DARDEN-M-0778-EMarketingBusiness-to-business marketers have begun to appreciate the value social networks -- specifically, the use of social media -- to nurture relationships with current customers and to reach one’s potential customers. This note explores the different facets of social media: what it is, what the risks are, and how best to harness it for use in a B2B context. Despite skepticism regarding their efficacy and whether they accomplish the goals established ...Starting at €8.20
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Customer Segmentation in Business-to-Business Markets
Spekman, Robert E.; Stein, JoshuaTechnical Note DARDEN-M-0792-EMarketingThe purpose of this note is to help students better understand the concept of customer segmentation in a business-to-business (B2B) context, focused on such topics as the role segmentation plays in the larger marketing strategy of which it is a part, the process, primary approaches, and variables.Starting at €8.20
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Infoterra GmbH
Spekman, Robert E.; Plotner, Olaf; Gogdun, BulentCase DARDEN-M-0796-EMarketingAfter launching a new radar satellite, the satellite data subsidiary of a large aerospace firm is pressured to increase revenues by EUR250 million over the satellite's lifespan--seven years. Mindful of an explosion of both military and commercial radar data applications, the firm's marketing director considers a completely new sales and marketing approach.Starting at €8.20
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ExAblate Neuro
Spekman, Robert E.; Thames, MatthewCase DARDEN-M-0888-EMarketingThis case examines InSightec, a company that had pioneered a therapeutic medical technology known as magnetic-resonance-guided focused ultrasound surgery with a product line named ExAblate. Further developing the technology to include brain treatments in a product called ExAblate Neuro, InSightec had the proprietary ability to safely penetrate the skull en route to a targeted lesion. Among other ailments, essential tremor (ET) appeared to be effe...Starting at €8.20
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The Apple iPhone - Teaching Note
Farris, Paul W.; Spekman, Robert E.; Mitchell, JamesTeaching Note DARDEN-M-0765TN-EMarketingTeaching note for product M-0765Starting at €0.00