the birth of swatch(4210)
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MARK4210, 2014 Spring, L1/L2
MARK4210: Strategic Marketing
2014 Spring, Section L1/L2
[Class #10]
Product Strategies –
The Birth of Swatch
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Case Learning Objectives
Examine unconventional product positioning strategies
Recognize potential underlying conditions
Recognize keys to increase probability of success
Explore how aggressive positioning can lead to
significant evolution of a category (even mature
markets)
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Guide Questions: The Birth of
Swatch
1. Prior to Swatch, what was the watch industry like in various
historical stages (prior to 1950s, between 1950s-1970s,
1970s-1980s)? Consider various aspects of the category
(e.g., the positioning of the category, marketing mix, and
consumer behavior).
2. Why did Swatch became a success, what are the key
elements of their marketing plan (positioning, marketing
mix) that contributed to their success?
3. How has Swatch influenced/impacted the watch industry in
terms of how people view the category and consumer
behavior
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1.(a) Prior to Swatch, what was the
watch industry like prior to 1950s?
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1.(b) Prior to Swatch, what was the
watch industry like in 1950s to 70s?
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1.(c) Prior to Swatch, what was the
watch industry like in 1970s-80s?
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Industry Product Positioning (pre-
Swatch)
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2. Why was the Swatch so
successful? Positioning
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Watch Category Positioning after
Swatch
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2. Why was the Swatch so successful?
Marketing Mix: Product
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2. Why was the Swatch so successful?
Marketing Mix: Product Lines
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2. Why was the Swatch so
successful? Marketing Mix: Price
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2. Why was the Swatch so successful?
Marketing Mix: Place (Retail)
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2. Why was the Swatch so successful?
Marketing Mix: Promotion
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3. How has Swatch impacted the watch
industry?
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Why was the Swatch so successful?
Key Implications & Learnings
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