This document provides an overview of Nivea's marketing planning process. It involves:
1) Conducting an environmental analysis including a SWOT analysis to evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. This found Nivea's traditional products are cash cows with high market share but low growth, while newer products like sun care have high growth potential.
2) Setting marketing goals like increasing sales and market share. Strategies include focusing on high-growth product lines or becoming a market leader.
3) Developing the full marketing plan over multiple steps, then reviewing and adjusting the plan. Models like BCG matrix and market attractiveness/business strength are used to guide strategy. Common barriers to effective strategy
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Strategic Marketing EBMA 3715 Unit 14 (Chapter 14)
12. SWOT
ANALYSIS
+
POSITIVE
Helpful to achieving
the objectives
-
NEGATIVE
Harmful to
achieving the
objectives
MICRO-ENVIRONMENT
Internal (controllable)
Attributes of the
organization
STRENGTHS
(to build on)
WEAKNESS
ES (to
overcome)
MACRO-ENVIRONMENT
External (uncontrollable)
Attributes of the
environment
OPPORTUNITI
ES (to take
advantage of)
THREATS
(to avoid)
16. A high rate of
return on
investment
An increase in
sales
An increase in
market share
Continued
growth
Four
secondary
market and
market
objectives
pursued:
25. The NIVEA brand now extends to eight product ranges
worldwide from suncare to facial moisturisers, deodorant and
shower products. NIVEA’s traditional Body Care, Face Care
and Nivea Cream range has dominated the market share in
the industry over the years, but has recently been associated
with low growth rates. On the other hand, Nivea’s newer
offerings, including their Shower Care, Men’s Care and Sun
Care lines has caught the industry’s attention, with reports
indicating high rates of growth and market share success.
The company believes in continuous innovation and this
27. NIVEA’s traditional Body Care, Face
Care and Nivea Cream range has
dominated the market share in the
industry over the years, but has recently
been associated with low growth rates.
On the other hand, Nivea’s newer
offerings, including their Shower Care,
Men’s Care and Sun Care lines has
caught the industry’s attention, with
reports indicating high rates of growth
and market share success.
The company believes in continuous
28. STARS
- Shower Care
- Mens Care
- Sun Care
PROBLEM
CHILD
- NIVEA Soft
- Deodorants
CASH
COWS
- Body Care
- Face Care
- NIVEA Creme
DOGS
High
Low
High Low
36. • 5% of work force
understand the strategy
Vision Barrier
• ONLY 25% of Managers
have objectives and
incentives that links to
strategy
People Barrier
• Budget vs Strategic plan
Resource Barrier
• 85% of Manager spend
LESS than 1 hour per
month discussing strategy
Management Barrier
Barriers to
Strategy
Implementati
on