Advertising Plan Gateway
Advertising Plan Gateway
Table of Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
MARKET DEMOGRAPHICS
2.1 MARKET NEEDS
2.2 MARKET TRENDS
2.3 MARKET GROWTH
GATEWAY S.W.O.T. ANALYSIS
COMPETITION
PRODUCT OFFERING
KEYS TO SUCCESS
CRITICAL ISSUES
MARKETING STRATEGY
MISSION STATEMENT
MARKETING OBJECTIVES
3.3 BRAND RECOGNITION
3.4 PRODUCT DESIGN AND DIFFERENTIATION
3.5 LOYAL MARKET
3.6 CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENT
3.7 BUSINESS SEGMENTS
3.8 TARGET MARKETS
3.9 POSITIONING
4.0 STRATEGIES
4.1 MARKETING MIX
4.2 ADVERTISING
4.3 FINANCIAL OBJECTIVES
4.4 POTENTIAL SAVINGS
4.5 3-5 YEAR SALES FORECAST
Executive Summary
Initially called Gateway 2000, Gateway computer was founded in 1985, in an Iowa farmhouse by Ted Waitt, then 22, and his brother Norm with $10,000 loan guaranteed by their grandmother. “Gateway’s brand embraced a folksy, down-home image by packaging its simple, user friendly products in distinctive boxes with cow spots”. In 1993, the company went public and started selling shares, and was named a Fortune 500 company.
In 2004, Gateway acquired the maker of PC’s “E Machines”, and moved its headquarters to Irvine, CA. The company has devoted itself to “treating customers with respect, while focusing on service, quality, and value.”
On August 27, 2007, PC Maker Acer of Taiwan announced “it would acquire Gateway, the third biggest U.S. personal computer company, for $710 million in cash”. The deal is still pending as it requires regulatory and antitrust approvals, but is scheduled to be closed in December. This acquisition will increase Gateway’s brand recognition in China and Europe.
On September 4, 2007, Gateway signed an agreement to “sell its professional business segment, including Nashville-based configuration centre, to MPC Corporation, to help simplify its business model”. This transaction will consolidate assets, benefit existing business clients and employees. Gateway’s Nashville final assembly centre targets businesses with less than 100 employees. MPC will be responsible for all operations and warranty support.
Market Demographics
Our products are sold in some retail stores all over the U.S. and in Canada, Mexico, and Japan. The authorized retail stores are: American, Best Buy, Circuit City, Comp USA, Costco Wholesale, HSN, J&R Computer World, Micro Center, Nebraska Furniture Mart, Office Depot, Staples and Fry’s Electronics. We sell products internationally by phone and the web to schools, businesses, government offices, and home offices.
Market Needs
Demonstrate our commitment to delivering quality products and services. Our management team will be focused on the future growth of the company.
Market Trends
Gateway will distinguish itself by differentiating our product based not only on appearance but on product design and innovation.
Market Growth
With the increases in the cost of gas and fuel, consumers are looking for the most bang for their dollar. This is where Gateway’s opportunities lie and producing value prices goods.
Gateway SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Gateway has been around for over 20 years, brand recognition.
Creative product design for PC
Third largest PC company in U.S (after Acer acquisition)
Strong