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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Uncharted Waters at Ventoso Ship Supply: A Sensory Marketing Dilemma (A)
Cian, Luca; Craddock, Jenny; Krishna, Aradhna; Cervai, SaraCase DARDEN-M-0959-EMarketingThis is a three-part, disguised case series. In June 2009, Diana Zanzi was hired by Ventoso Ship Supply, an Italian sailboat manufacturer, to help them understand their boats’ puzzling selling patterns. Zanzi was informed that sales rates for two higher-end boat models were especially odd. Despite one’s superior technical specifications, speed, amenities, and overall value-for-money, their higher end models were hard to sell. However, a lower-qua...Starting at €8.20
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Progressive Patents for Usage-Based Insurance
Doyle, Jacqueline L.; Ziegler, John S.Case DARDEN-OM-1578-EService and Operations ManagementThe material in this case presents Progressive Insurance as it faced important decisions regarding how to proceed with its usage-based insurance (UBI) initiatives, including the Snapshot device and related patents. Progressive had a head start on its competitors employing UBI pricing, but several competing insurance companies had been testing the waters with their own UBI products. In the case, Progressive considers a number of alternative uses ...Starting at €8.20
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JWSM Construction: Building More Than a Rail Line
Doyle, Jacqueline L.; Linde, EricCase DARDEN-OM-1752-EService and Operations ManagementMarvin has just been tapped to assume control of a team of over 50 individuals tasked with completing a $40 million construction project over the next two years. His work package is part of a larger project to expand the footprint of a major city’s metropolitan railway network via construction of 10 miles of high-voltage rail and six large train stations. Although Marvin has worked at JWSM Construction, a general contractor, for three years, he’s...Starting at €8.20
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Uncharted Waters at Ventoso Ship Supply: A Sensory Marketing Dilemma (A)
Cian, Luca; Craddock, Jenny; Krishna, Aradhna; Cervai, SaraCase DARDEN-M-0959MarketingThis is a three-part, disguised case series. In June 2009, Diana Zanzi was hired by Ventoso Ship Supply, an Italian sailboat manufacturer, to help them understand their boats’ puzzling selling patterns. Zanzi was informed that sales rates for two hiStarting at €8.20
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Taking Action at the Kilbourne Group: Research Assistant Complications (B)
Doyle, Jacqueline L.; Alvarez Diaz, NataliaCase DARDEN-G-0663StrategyThis case, the epilogue to "Taking Action at the Kilbourne Group: Research Assistant Complications (A)" (UVA-G-0662Starting 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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Uncharted Waters at Ventoso Ship Supply: A Sensory Marketing Dilemma (C)
Cian, Luca; Craddock, Jenny; Krishna, Aradhna; Cervai, SaraCase DARDEN-M-0961-EMarketingThis is a three-part, disguised case series. In June 2009, Diana Zanzi was hired by Ventoso Ship Supply, an Italian sailboat manufacturer, to help them understand their boats’ puzzling selling patterns. Zanzi was informed that sales rates for two higher-end boat models were especially odd. Despite one’s superior technical specifications, speed, amenities, and overall value-for-money, their higher end models were hard to sell. However, a lower-qua...Starting at €5.74
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Uncharted Waters at Ventoso Ship Supply: A Sensory Marketing Dilemma (A), (B), and (C) - Teaching Note
Cian, Luca; Craddock, Jenny; Krishna, Aradhna; Cervai, SaraTeaching Note DARDEN-M-0959TN-EMarketingTeaching note for product M-0959Starting at €0.00
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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