This is a classic marketing case study from 2009. It was a major repositioning campaign for Domino’s Pizza (in the USA market) entitled “Pizza Turnaround”. It is based around two short videos.
Classic Case Study: Domino’s Turnaround Repositioning Review the Teaching Activity
In this task, students review a short transcript from a focus group discussion about the benefits of joining a fitness center. They will identify insights, motivations, as well as examining research biases.
Analyzing Focus Groups Review the Teaching Activity
In this discussion exercise, marketing research students are presented with several examples of research bias in focus groups. Their task is to identify how the impact of these biases can be minimized.
Research Bias in Focus Groups Review the Teaching Activity
In this exercise, students describe well-known brands in terms of their brand personality. A list of personality traits and descriptors are provided. In addition, the activity explores the role of brand personality versus more tangible brand metrics.
Working with Brand Personality Review the Teaching Activity
For this activity students will run their own focus groups, using a group discussion guide, which reviews consumer behavior in the fast food market.
Can You Run Your Own Focus Group? Review the Teaching Activity
In this exercise, students run focus groups to understand the importance of getting beyond “top-level” answers and to gather some real insights into the behavior of the target market.
Running a Focus Group Review the Teaching Activity