Samsung Introduces Color Tv In China

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MARK 512 SAMSUNG CASE

TEAM E-1 C. RENIER | D. FAN | M. TSUI | CB YEOH | I. LAI

SAMSUNG CHINA OVERSE E

COLOR TV

ANALYSIS OF THE MARKETING STARTEGY THROUGH THE EYES OF THEIR CHINA MARKET FLAGSHIP PRODUCT

STATE OF THE MARKET üGrowing market :+ 10% per year

üCurrently dominated by less than 21 “ screen size

THE ISSUE : HOW TO SUSTAIN THE GROWTH FOR SAMSUNG FACTS

CONSEQUENCES

↗ production cost in Korea

↘ competitiveness in the Low-End market

Korean market liberalization

Increased competition on their domestic market

1992: SAMSUNG entry in China

Late comer

U.S. market strategy

Small market share and low brand awareness



[S] trength 



Experience in foreign market



Financial Strength



High Cost





Proven Quality Track

Low brand recognition





Extensive production lines

[W] eakness

Plants in China are out of date





Lack of direct distribution channels 





[O] pportunity





[T] hreat





China’s growth momentum



Market evolution



China’s joining WTO in the future



No pre-existing brand image



Strong competition in all segments



Nearly saturated market in urban cities





Alternatives

Low End (<20 inches) Ø Strengths Ø existing production capacity: US Model Ø existing + potential mass market Ø low production costs  competitive Ø Ø Weaknesses Ø high competition  low profit margin Ø declining market Ø image: low end producer 



High End (>20 inch) Ø Strengths Ø higher profit margin Ø higher entry barriers to local company Ø inelastic demand compared to low end Ø growing “need” for bigger screen TV Ø Weaknesses Ø entrenched competition from Japanese brands (75% of existing high end market segment) Ø promotional expenses (ads, dealers/distribution channels) Ø investment costs in production capacity



Hmm…

Recommendations Ø Positioning ØBrand awareness, premium image

Ø Physical positioning ØAdditional features ØProduction in Korea ØPrice vs. quality

Ø Perceptual positioning ØAfter sale services 

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27 inch color TV price/quality positioning

Marketing Mix

All questions and constructive comments are welcome!

THANK YOU!

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