Company Overview Founded in 1869, Campbell Soup Company is one of the leaders in manufacturing & marketing branded consumer food products with approximately 24,250 employees world wide, total revenues of 6.7 billion, 36 manufacturing plants in 10 nations, and over 2000 products on the market. Over the years, Campbell Soup Company has diversified into number of businesses - from frozen dinners to retail garden centers. However Soup has been its core business. Some major brands of Campbell Soup Co. include Flagship red-and-white canned soup, Prego Spaghetti sauces, Godiva Chocolates, Pepperidge Farm baked goods, V8, etc. In addition, since 1980, Campbell Soup Co. has undergone three different strategies under thee different CEOs who brought their own agenda in order to build value for the company and its shareholders. For example, under Gordon McGovern's leadership (1980-1989), Campbell's strategic focus was on developing and introducing new products and expansion of the business portfolio through acquisitions. Under David Johnson (1990 - 1997), The companies focus shifted to increasing sales growth, increase market share & share holder value through Eliminating unprofitable products & business units, focusing more on global marketing and Improving communication and technology sharing between businesses. Under the third CEO, Dale Morrison (1997 - present), Campbell's strategy focus continued to increase sales growth, increase market share & share holder value, but focus was shifted more towards profitable businesses with the highest growth potential and divestations of non strategic businesses 2. Problems / Strategic Issues Since 1980, Campbell's corporate strategy and the company's business structure have undergone three significant changes. Each strategy was implemented under the leadership of three different CEOs: 1. 1980 - 1989, Gordon Morrison: o Expansion through acquisitions and development of new products.
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Table of Contents 1.0 Part 1 2 1.1 Background 2 1.2 Competitor analysis 2 1.3 SWOT Analysis 3 1.4 Current strategy 4 1.5 Evaluation of strategy 5 2.0 Part 2 6 2.1 Problem more defined 6 2.2 Two Solutions 6 2.2.1 Solution 1- A Marketing Strategy- Focus on the 7 P's 6 2.2.2 Solution 2- A Brand Orientation Strategy 8 2.3 Recommendation 10 References Appendix A SWOT Analysis Appendix B Current Initiatives Undertaken by the USC in Relation to the 7 P's Appendix C Recommendations for Expansion of the Marketing Mix Appendix D The Brand Hexagon 1.0...
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It is a form of non-shop' shopping and is sometimes referred to as precision marketing' or one-to-one' marketing. ... Direct marketing is not just concerned with marketing communications. ... Direct marketing comes in a variety of forms. ... Direct marketing is likely to form a major part of communications strategy of many companies and not simply form a kind of tactical adjunct. ... These records are the basis for marketing analysis, planning, implementation of programmes, and control of this activity Fill (2002) defines direct marketing: Direct marketing is a strategy u...