This document discusses strategies for differentiating a coffee brand in an increasingly competitive market. It proposes focusing marketing communications on the youth market through student promotions, emphasizing coffee origins and quality. Loyalty programs, mobile apps, and social media engagement will be used to build brand loyalty and drive traffic, while brand ambassadors will showcase the company's coffee expertise. The overall objectives are to attract more young customers, increase loyalty, boost off-peak sales, and establish a reputation for high quality yet reasonably priced coffee.
2. Differentiation
Majority of problems stem from
differentiation
Many similar competitors
Emphasis on coffee origin
Coffee making technique
Communication
8. Application & Loyalty System
Real time promotion
Local store alerts
Loyalty savings
Encourage brand loyalty
9. Social Media
Open Forum
Complain response
Suggestions
Emphasise positive feedback
Customer involvement
Up to date information
In depth product information
10. Brand Ambassador
Coffee Expert:
Lends credibility
Increases status
e.g. Master Barista Giorgio Milos
Emphasis on quality is assured
11. Objectives
Increase focus on youth market
Increase brand loyalty
Increase traffic in off peak time windows
Establish quality/value reputation