This case examines the Whopper Detour campaign for Burger King. This innovative and very successful campaign was built around a fun and playful digital-driven approach using geofencing on their mobile app. It is another classic case study that your students should review. Includes a short case study video.
Burger King’s Whopper Detour Case Study Review the Teaching Activity
This classic case study – the “Run Like a Girl” campaign – provides students with insights into how authentic storytelling and social advocacy can transform brand communication. They will explore how brands can successfully shift from product-focused messaging to engaging with social issues by using authentic storytelling.
Classic Case Study: Run Like a Girl Review the Teaching Activity
This Walmart case study offers students a real-world example of cost leadership and successful retail strategy. By reviewing its Everyday Low Pricing, economies of scale, and efficient logistics management, students will gain insights into this competitive strategy. A great exercise for delving into the reasons for Walmart’s dominance in a highly competitive market sector.
The Success of Walmart Case Study Review the Teaching Activity
This activity explores Universal Studios’ international expansion, focusing on its entry into Japan and how it adapted its offerings to suit local tastes. It helps students understand the intricacies of cross-border market entry and localization strategies.
Universal Studios Japan: Global to Local Review the Teaching Activity
This teaching activity explores the benefits and risks of cobranding, primarily focusing on the Coca-Cola – Oreo limited edition products launched in late 2024. A good introduction to the concept of cobranding and why it is a powerful marketing tool.
Cobranding of Coke and Oreos Review the Teaching Activity
Diamond Shreddies 2008 campaign is another classic marketing case study. It plays on the idea that Shreddies, which were traditionally square-shaped, had been “transformed” into a new, diamond-shaped version. But nothing changed except for their sales.
Classic Case Study: Shreddies Cereal Review the Teaching Activity
The Marlboro Man advertising is one of the most famous and successful marketing campaigns of all time, which every marketer should know about. In this mini case study, students explore how the Marlboro Man came to be, especially after the brand was initially targeted at female smokers, and review the marketing challenges that they faced along the way.
Classic Case Study: Marlboro Repositions for Success Review the Teaching Activity
In April 2023, superstore Bed Bath & Beyond filed for bankruptcy, following several years of misalignments to the changing environment. Many factors contributed to their demise – but was poor marketing mainly to blame?
Bed Bath & Beyond Case Study Review the Teaching Activity
In this case study, students review Crust Pizza, an up-market take-away pizza chain that was able to successfully compete in the price-competitive and mature pizza market.
Success in Entering a Competitive and Mature Market Review the Teaching Activity
These are a collection of YouTube videos that support the two New Coke case studies on this site.
New Coke Case Study Videos Review the Teaching Activity