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One of the most important changes in the market is the proliferation of extensions.
Managerial Questions
When considering entering a new product category, two important questions: 1. Should the firm use a brand extension strategy or a new brand strategy? 2. If the firm chooses to use a brand extension strategy, under what conditions will extensions be successful in capturing sufficient market share?
Why Extensions?
Managers use extension strategies under the assumption that brand associations (e.g., quality, reliability, status) and affect (attitudes) will transfer to the extension.
Example
Bisleri is the pioneering brand in the mineral water category. Originally, Bisleri used to come in a one litre bottle. But recently, Bisleri has exhibited a spate of innovations. The brand launched bottles of different sizes and quantities. The Bisleri portfolio now includes one litre, 1.2 litre, 1.5 litre and 5 litre bottles.
Product Sizes
Bisleri .5 ltr
Bisleri 5 ltr
Colour
Pantene White
Pantene Black
Pantene Pink
Etc.,
Flavours
Rasna Orange
Rasna Mango
Ingredient
Colgate gel
Colgate Herbal
Form
According to Gautam Singhania, Chairman and Managing Director, Raymond India: "Raymond aims to acquire a dominant position in the apparel sector in the country.
We believe that venturing into exclusive stores for our apparel brands will make our brands stronger and give the right impetus to our growth plans. We have enhanced our offerings under all our apparel brands to provide a complete wardrobe solution."
"Men today want different solutions for different occasions - formalwear, relaxed work wear, evening wear, club wear, traditional wear, travel wear as well as sportswear. Our brands Park Avenue, Parx and Manzoni, have different categories to cater to this need. Thus, all our brands offer a solution to changing men's fashion needs at different price points," says Shreyas Joshi, President, Raymond Apparel.
BRAND EXTENSIONS
Using an existing brand name to promote a product in a different category, is Brand Extension. The key difference between line and brand extension is the product category. In line extension the pdt. Category remains constant whereas in brand extensions product category is a variable.
EXAMPLE
Ponds Cold cream, Toilet soap Shampoo, Tooth paste, Moisturising lotion, Talc & Face wash. LG Television, Refridgerators, Computer monitors, Microwaves, Air Conditioners, Washing Machines & Mobile phones. Park Avenue Shirts, Shaving cream, Jeans, Belts, Perfumes, Soap & Razar.
Sub-Branding Strategy
Using a new brand name in conjunction with a family brand name to introduce new products.
Examples: Courtyard by Marriott Technics by Panasonic Levis Dockers Milo de Nestle
Example of Strategies
Parent Brand: Salomon (ski-equipment)
Line Extension: New type of skis Brand (Category) Extension: Salomon tennis racquet
Types of Extensions
Product form extension A product launched in a different form usually means line extension, but if a different product form constitutes an entirely different product category. Example:
Amul milk Real Juices Amul Condensed milk Real Juice Concentrate
Types of Extensions
Companion Product The idea here is to capitalise 0n product complementarity. The consumer may view both the products jointly. Example :
Colgate Dental Cream Gillette Razors Gillette Shave forms Colgate Tooth Brush Gillette After Shave
Customer Franchise
A marketer may extend a product range in order to meet the needs of a specific customer group.
Company Expertise
Brand Extensions often come in the forms of different product category introductions using a common name but emanating from a common expertise pool. This strategy is particularly seen in Japanese companies.
Honda scooters Honda Lawn movers
Honda Cars
Brand Distinction
Many brands achieve distinction in the form of a unique attribute, benefit or feature which gets uniquely associated with the brand. For instance, Parachute may have expertise of coconut nourishment in customers minds over time. This would give Marico Industries, the brand owner, the opportunity to launch a variety of products exploiting this distinction. Parachute
Hair Oil
Shampoo
Cream
Cooking Oil
Baby Soap
Baby Oil
Nescafe Coffee
Nescafe Chocolate
Nescafe Biscuits
Brand Extentability
Extensions involve transfer of associations from the parent brand to the extension. The brand extendability depends on its character. The brands can be classified into 5 types through extendability.
Form 5 - Philosophy
The brand at this level acquires more intangible character and orientation. The philosophy transforms its products in a realm altogether different from its physical reality. Example : Parker pen, De beers diamond
Know how brand Bajaj Irons, Fans, coolers, mixers etc., Interest Brand Disney Toys, Theatre, Theme park, movies, etc
Philosophy Brand
Cartier Watches, jewellery, Bags, pens
Extensions.
Extensions are not simple as they appear to a layman. Consumers reject extensions when they do not make sense. Brand extension is not a physical act of merging two products. It is a tough process involving marrying two cognitive or perceptual concepts in order to create a consistent entity. Therefore, it must begin with exploring the brand in a prospects mind.
Feminine
Floral
Cream
chocolates
RELATED CATEGORIES
Soap - face cream - skin cream sunburn - after-shave - baby antiseptic - first-aid - hemorrhoid cream cotton - gauze - sterile pads emery boards - muscle toner - cotton swabs liquid hair net - mustard - glass cleaner perfume - room deodorizer - deodorant
Nivea Cream
6. Introduce products that reflect the brands distinctive benefit, attribute or feature owned: examples: Nestle chocolates, Nestle chocolate milk
Dove cream, Dove deodorant (Mild and Pure)
Original Product
Flavoring for milk (children)
Extension Products
Cereals, yogurt, chocolate sauce, postre de leche.
Crayola
Crayons
Nestl
Baby food, Nutritious and cereales, chocoHigh Quality lates, ice-cream, etc. Food. Shaving Set, deodorant. Personal Care For Men and Women
Gillette