Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Red Bull (Abridged)
Farris, Paul W.; Shames, Ervin R.; Johnson, Richard R.; Mitchell, JordanCase DARDEN-M-0849-EMarketingThis case (an abridged version of UVA-M-0663) describes the history of the Red Bull brand and how the company stimulated and harnessed word of mouth to build a new product category (functional energy drinks) and brand franchise. The case concludes by asking the reader to consider where Red Bull will take its brand, product line, and marketing next, in light of many competitive challenges in the United States. The case was written to foster discus...Starting at €8.20
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Sparta Glass Products
Frey, Sherwood C. Jr.; Clyman, Dana R.Case DARDEN-QA-0592-EDecision AnalysisSparta Glass Products has been losing significant market share over the last several quarters in the non-glare-glass market, with a price 10% above the competition. Lowering the price is under consideration. Unfortunately, fully allocated costs are such that the lower price results in a loss. Issues to be discussed and analyses to be conducted include the relevant costs for the decision and the reactions from competitors.Starting at €8.20
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High Places Studio (B)
Clyman, Dana R.; Sullivan, Jenelle HammesCase DARDEN-QA-0547-EDecision AnalysisIn the B case, a question arises concerning what type of contract to offer the film's star. Should the studio offer a standard fixed-fee contract, or should it offer a smaller fixed fee plus a percentage of the gross? Moreover, which alternative would the star prefer? See also the A case, UVA-QA-0546.Starting at €5.74
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Silk Soy Milk (A)
Farris, Paul W.; Shames, Ervin R.; Wasden, MichaelCase DARDEN-M-0771-EMarketingThe Silk soy milk brand evolves from a single homemade product to a regional and then national brand, facing challenges along the way such as investment influx, acquisition, and competition from new entrants into the very market it created. Silk's marketing angles at various growth stages are discussed, and students consider whether the company should expand its presence or develop new categories, as well as how its efforts could best realize gro...Starting at €8.20
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All Things IPO
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTechnical Note DARDEN-BC-0282-EKnowledge and CommunicationThe decision to go public is a very complex process for a growing business. From completing the requirements of the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings to answering complicated questions from potential investors, it is a major decision and an inflection point in the journey of a private company. Yet, the benefits often outweigh these downsides and cofounders are usually excited by the prospect of an initial public offering (IPO). ...Starting at €8.20
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Walking the IPO Catwalk: Rent the Runway’s Public Offering -Teaching note
Murray, Meghan; Mittal, Tanya; Kurumaddali, AnuhyaTeaching Note DARDEN-BC-0283TN-EKnowledge and CommunicationTeaching note for product BC-0283Starting at €0.00
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Emergency Vehicle Positioning, Inc.
Clyman, Dana R.Case DARDEN-QA-0512-EDecision AnalysisEmergency Vehicle Positioning, Inc. (EVPI), has developed a satellite-based tracking system that continuously updates and displays the location of every vehicle in its network. A recently signed contract presents new technical challenges that may make the normally installed system inadequate. While it is possible to augment the system so that it will definitely work, doing so would entail considerable cost. This case is a modified version of "I...Starting at €8.20
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Red Bull (A)
Farris, Paul W.; Shames, Ervin R.; Johnson, Richard R.; Mitchell, JordanCase DARDEN-M-0663-EMarketingThis case describes the history of the Red Bull brand and how the company stimulated and harnessed word-of-mouth to build a new product category (functional energy drinks) and brand franchise. The case concludes by asking the reader to consider how Red Bull should react to competitive challenges in the United States. The case was written to foster discussion of nontraditional brand-building strategies and the growing globalization of brands and p...Starting at €8.20
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Birch Resources (A)
Clyman, Dana R.; Spillane, JenniferCase DARDEN-QA-0579-EDecision AnalysisBirch Resources has been offered a "farm-out" deal to drill a well in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana. It also has the option, if the well is successful, to drill a second well two years later. The A case focuses on the decision of whether or not to accept the deal, which requires the company to value the embedded option. The B case allows Birch the additional option of waiting an extra two years to decide whether or not to drill the second well. Va...Starting at €8.20
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High Places Studio (A)
Clyman, Dana R.; Sullivan, Jenelle HammesCase DARDEN-QA-0546-EDecision AnalysisLaura Anderson, a vice president in High Places Studio’s production-finance department, needs to make a recommendation to the studio’s president, Leo Walsh, regarding whether the studio should go ahead with the production of an exciting mystery movie. Walsh has the final say on the development and production of movie scripts for major box-office release. This new movie idea, like so many others in the film industry, is risky. It could become a bl...Starting at €8.20