Marketing Guinness

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Marketing Guinness

A proposal for a relationship and direct marketing strategy for Guinness stout beer in the U.K.

3,089 words () | 5 sources | MLA | 2005 United Kingdom

Paper Summary:

This paper examines how Guinness enjoys a kind of monopoly in the 'stout beer' segment in the U.K. market and how it stands at the 5th position in the overall beer sales. It proposes relationship, direct and database marketing for the U.K. including market analysis, customer analysis, communications plan and budgeting.

Outline
Introduction
Situational Analysis
Customer Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Objectives
Segmentation
Targeting
Positioning and Creative Strategy
Database Strategy
Communications Plan
Communication Objectives
Relationship & Direct Marketing
Advertising
Sponsorships
Time Plan
Budgeting
Conclusion
References
Appendix

From the Paper:

"Guinness has a distinct positioning due to its product characteristics such as dark color; creamy head and the unique two-step pour process. It is seen as a premium beer and is positioned in the specific 'stout' category with to be drunk only on certain occasions. A major change in the positioning is not required, however we suggest a minor drift towards the wider beer category, which can be had on a regular basis. And also its association with occasions such as the St. Patrick's Day, Sports matches, Christmas etc. should be maintained which the company can capitalize."