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Marketing Plan 2013 Mini Cooper Operational Marketing MSc Marketing Nov-22-2012 T2245816 Jing Lu (Laura) N0466534 Irina Andreea Moise N0418996 Padnaree Somsuksawad (Poi) N0406526 Satita Srisahakarn (Lily) N0380947 Yue Su

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Marketing Plan 2013 Mini Cooper. Operational Marketing MSc Marketing Nov-22-2012. T2245816 Jing Lu (Laura) N0466534 Irina Andreea Moise N0418996 Padnaree Somsuksawad (Poi) N0406526 Satita Srisahakarn (Lily) N0380947 Yue Su. Outline. Background of Mini Cooper - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Marketing Plan 2013 Mini Cooper

 Operational MarketingMSc MarketingNov-22-2012

T2245816    Jing Lu (Laura) N0466534   Irina Andreea MoiseN0418996   Padnaree Somsuksawad (Poi)N0406526   Satita Srisahakarn (Lily)N0380947   Yue Su

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- Background of Mini Cooper

- Competition and Market share

- Vision, Mission and Objective

- SWOT analysis and  STP strategy of MINI Cooper 

- Marketing strategies of MINI Cooper

- Reinforce brand image campaign

- Conclusion

Outline

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Company Background

- MINI was born in 1959 in United Kingdom and became an independent brand of BMW group in 1994 by SIR Alec Issigonis

- Modern Mini Cooper introduced in 2001 with three engine      options.- Different styles of wheels, colors and a convertible top      option (BMW Group, 2009)

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Competitors and Market share

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Vision - Uniqueness through diversity- Leadership- Taking Risk - Courteous

•Mission “The MINI brand wins hearts and turns heads. MINI is refreshingly different: extroverted, spontaneous and in every respect something out of the ordinary”.

(Mission Statement, Headquarters & Founders Facts About BMW Group Auto Makers: 2011)

Vision and Mission

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Objectives

Increasing the market share in United Kingdom market by approximately 5%

-   Improving 10% of the productivity by  implementing a training 

program (internal resources development such as employee) in United Kingdom

Achieving 50% customer awareness of our brand in  target market in United Kingdom

For this one year marketing plan that starts in January 2013, in United Kingdom, the expected budget is 30% of 2012 salesFor this one year marketing plan that starts in January 2013, in United Kingdom, the expected budget is 30% of 2012 sales

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Company Strength Weakness

BMW MINI Unique design and image in the minds of customers

Multiple customizable options available

Fuel efficient

Strong competition in the compact car segment has declined its market share as well as unique appeal

The higher price because Mini is the premium car brand

A part of this strategy plan is to focus on

the strengths of the brand, promote them

and make customer aware of them by

creating the ‘reinforcing’ brand image

campaign.

Opportunities:

• Increasing the market share in 12

months objective

Positioning the brand as a premium

brand fact that justifies the higher price

Market AuditSWOT Analysis

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Market AuditSTP Analysis

Segmentation

“People looking for compact,small cars 

specially women”.

Shaikh (2012) 

Target

“People looking for fun, 

adventure and mobility with 

ease of driving”.

Shaikh (2012) 

Position

“British iconic brand with classic 

styling”. 

Shaikh (2012) 

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Market AuditSTP Analysis/ Positioning

Brassington F, Pettitt S. 2006. Principles of Marketing. 4th edition. Pearson.

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- Reinforcing brand image

- Keeping the current prices

-    Positioning as a premium brand

- Creating a brand image advertising campaign

Market penetration

Marketing growth strategy

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Porter`s generic strategiesDifferentiation strategy

 -    Best value: Customizability (wide variety of options)

                            Fuel efficiency

 -    Outstanding customer service: 

  Improved customer service (process) by implementing the       

training  program in terms of HR (employees offering, reliability,  

 competence and proficiency in a friendly and quick response 

time manner).

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Product -Premium car in a small car industry-Fuel efficient car- The different design represented by a classic style and modern interpretation- Limited edition (like special color and special pattern) for special festivals such as Volunteers’ day and Christmas day - MINI has been designed with the idea of an optimal recycling 10% of the plastic components are made with recycled material 

Marketing Mix

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Price

- High price in a small car industry

- Wide price range to different customers (£16,000~35,000)

Marketing Mix

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Place

- MINI showrooms- MINI dealer shop- BMW showrooms- The motor events such as motor expo. 

Marketing Mix

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Promotion- The advertising on TV and cinema

-The activity on the website as customers can design their  own car style using a creative tool

- The membership for the Mini Fan Club ( keeping the customers connected and expand the news and promotions for them; gathering them together for different entertaining activities)

- 5% discount for interior accessories when paying all of the  amount in once

Marketing Mix

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Promotion

Marketing Mix

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Promotion

One example of MINI Cooper’s TV advertisement showing one of  the benefits of a small car like MINI.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=chHpV2Hlt-k

Marketing Mix

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- Reinforce the brand image- the concept of Fun, Style and      Individuality (Differentiate potential Mini drivers from “other” 

        drivers. Help them see themselves as better, kinder, more     creative and fun-loving. That’s why they like a Mini)- Current prices( maintain prices but respond with non-price 

counter-attack- justify prices with advertising or enhanced service)

- Positioning as a premium brand with that has as a competitive advantage the fuel efficiency and customizability 

Reinforce brand image campaign

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Conclusion

To  conclude,  this marketing   plan    targets  the United Kingdom  market,  using  the  Market  Penetration strategy. The main objective over one year period is to increase  the  market  share  and  to  increase  the customers  awareness  of  the  brand.  These  objectives can be achieved by using marketing mix  strategy and reinforce brand image campaign. 

We  recommend  that  MINI  Cooper  should  consider repositioning its  brand in the long-term development. 

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ReferencesBMW GROUP, 2009. 1959 – 2009. Fifty Years of MINI. Germany: MINI media information. 

SHAIKH, I., 2012. Available in www.mbaskool.com/brandguide/automobiles/4478-mini-cooper.html . Access on 07/11/12.

SRIBNYAK, O., 2012. Mini Cooper: Current Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing Approach. The Brand & Ethical Values.

KALLAYAKAN, P., 2010. Product strategy. Available in http://kallayakan.blogspot.co.uk/2010/07/mini-coopers-product-line.html.  Access in 09/11/12.

OXBRIDGE WRITERS, 2012. Pestle analysis for an automobile company. Available in  www.oxbridgewriters.com/essays/management/pastle-analysis-for-an-automobile-company.php . Access in 07/11/12

RASMUS, R., 2010. Valuation of BMW: finance and strategic analysis. Department of business studies. 3rd of May.

 

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Thank you for listening ! 

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Q & A