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THE NEW ITEM LAUNCH JOURNEY
How to maximize chances for success
Presented by: Dave Wendland
VP Strategic Relations Hamacher Resource Group, Inc.
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This presentation discusses the many challenges one faces when launching new items – and the reason why, despite countless hours invested to make sure the branding, positioning, and awareness plans are just right, some products simply don’t get the sell-in as expected.
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Discussion topics
• Walk through the new item launch journey
• Review obstacles manufacturers and retailers may face
• Outline various steps to consider in the launch process
• Discuss importance of longer marketing support horizons
• Question, answers, and insights
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THE LAUNCH JOURNEY
Section One
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What is commercialization?
Preparation for and introduction of a new product or brand into the marketplace
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Where do ideas come from?
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Imagining commercialization
Enthusiasm does not replace solid planning or compensate for inefficient processes
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JOURNEY CHALLENGES
Section Two
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The realities
• Likelihood of success in launching a successful new product is less than one in 101
• American families routinely purchase the same 150 items … which constitutes 85% of their household needs2
• Products typically waste 10% of their cost in offering features that customers don't value or appreciate3
1Retail Leader, Improving the Odds, Summer 2016 2Marketing Research Association, The Importance of Process in New Product Development, Sept. 2014 3Marketing Research Association, How Market Research are Contributing to Product Failure, May 2015
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Cutting through the clutter
Launches occur throughout the year; HRG sees a higher volume during the first six months with Q4 often being a slower timeframe for health, beauty, and wellness product introductions.
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Cutting through the clutter
2015 Launches
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr
2016 Launches
1st Qtr
2nd Qtr
3rd Qtr
4th Qtr (proj)
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There are no guarantees in life
• Even the most innovative products may not survive the launch
• Overly-ambitious suppliers who introduce brands and then fall short on execution, rarely survive
• Change is constant … get used to it
2,404
# of HBW reviewed during 2015
2,250
# of items remaining in active distribution
7% of items failed to launch or gain market attraction
within their first 12 months.
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Retrospective – 2015 Realities
• During 2015, HRG reviewed more than 2,400 new-to-market consumer healthcare products
• Of those, 237 were identified as having the highest potential (9.8%)
• Of the 237 high-potentials, 30 were awarded either a coveted HRG 2- or 3-Star Rating
• Year-to-date 2016, more than 2,300 items have already been reviewed by HRG
• 11.4% of those items launched have received a Star Rating from HRG
• Five items scored a Three-Star Rating!
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New Item Rating Criteria
Product differentiation
Profitability potential
Performance of sub-category
Product orientation
Promotional plans
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LAUNCH COUNTDOWN
Section Three
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What is YOUR launch position?
• Early stage – introducing something new to market
• Existing – broadening or strengthening your brand
• Expanding – entering a new class of trade or category
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Increasing your odds
• Follow a methodology
• Do your homework
• Test your assumptions
• Be prepared to execute
• Plan for the future
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Find a methodology that works
Identify
Measure
Align
Generate
Ignite
Navigate
Evolve
Concept through Commercialization™
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Do your homework
• What is the true market need?
• Who will you compete with?
• Have you considered legal and regulatory guidelines?
• How will you break through the deafening noise?
• Do you have a short- and long-term strategy?
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Test your assumptions
• Will consumers respond to your messaging?
• Is there room at the retail shelf for your product?
• Can your package attract attention in 4-7 seconds?
• What media will best reach your intended audience?
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Be prepared to execute
• Are consumers attracted to your brand?
• Is your manufacturing and distribution ready to support the launch?
• Which channel partners align best with your product?
• Is your value proposition appealing to those buyers?
• Will your promotional plan generate interest?
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SUPPORT HORIZONS
Section Four
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Planning for the future
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Planning for the future
• Have you arranged necessary capacity to meet demand?
• How will you remain relevant to shoppers?
• What promotional plans are you considering after launch?
• When will line extensions to your initial brand entry follow?
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Sound familiar?
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Top reasons new products fail
• Marketers assessed market climate inadequately
• The wrong audience was targeted
• Improper positioning strategy was used
• A less-than-optimal set of product attributes and benefits was selected
• Questionable pricing strategy implemented
• Ad campaign generated insufficient level of awareness
• Unrealistic forecast or poor marketing plan
• New product was pronounced dead and buried too soon
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Alternatives to organic product development
• Acquire products from competitors
• Develop “me-too” products
• Revive old products
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QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Section Five
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Thank you
Dave Wendland Vice President, Strategic Relations Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. Waukesha, Wisconsin [email protected] 414-431-5301 www.hamacher.com
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