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Name: Ridhi Student Number: 8952465 Product: Lawnmower Brand: Rona Manufacturer: Edwin Beard Budding of Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
Introduction An essential tool for maintaining lawns, lawnmowers have experienced a remarkable evolution that has made them effective, user-friendly, and ecologically conscious. Lawnmowers have evolved from conventional gas-powered models to sophisticated electric and robotic versions, and they are now necessary for keeping outdoor areas and lawns well-groomed. Features: Utilizes a cylinder of blades to cut grass in a scissor-like motion; ideal for shorter grass varieties and environmentally friendly. Enables users to adjust the mower's cutting height to suit different grass types and tastes. Easier to move around and avoid obstructions with. A container or bag for collecting grass clippings that makes them easy to discard. Environmentally friendly. Changes made or innovation need to be done: With the introduction of battery- and electric-powered models, there has been a move toward more environmentally friendly options, which has decreased noise and emissions. Robotic lawnmowers, for example, demonstrate the industry's dedication to automation and provide homeowners with a more convenient and labor-efficient lawn care solution. Targeted Audience: Homeowners: The main audience is made up of homeowners with different sized lawns, gardening enthusiasts, and landscaping experts. Customers who care about the environment are often drawn to electric and robotic lawnmowers, but those who want power and versatility may choose gas-powered models. Gardens and parks: Government can use them to clear and maintain park grass. Manufacturer/History Info: Edwin Beard Budding of Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, created the lawnmower in 1830. Invented primarily as a better lawnmower than a scythe for sports fields and large gardens, Budding's mower was awarded a British patent on August 31, 1830. Budding's first machine had a wrought iron frame and measured 19 inches (480 mm) in width ( Passmore, Everett G, 1869)"
Product Development and Strategy Product Life cycle strategy: To launch the product, intensive marketing strategies are used, such as advertising, promotions, and maybe attending trade shows. maximizing growth and market share by gathering consumer reviews and feedback. Keeping up with product life cycle to keep up with expanding competitors Changes to the new product: There can be several changes that can be made to the product to improve its sale for example: Think about giving the lawnmower a new name that accurately describes its salient characteristics or advantages. which grab the interest of clients. Improve existing capabilities or add new ones, like automated features for a better user experience or smart technology for remote control. Make packaging more visually appealing or eco-friendly to make it stand out on store shelves. Update or improve the visual identity and logo for the brand. Reason for choosing strategy: A redesigned logo can announce new product releases, bringing novelty and demonstrating the brand's dedication to creativity. While aesthetically pleasing packaging can draw attention and convey product quality, sustainable packaging also addresses environmental concerns. In a crowded market, a catchy name can draw in customers and improve brand recall. Marketplace Trend Analysis
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Trends: Trend is something that comes into effect and which modify consumer behaviour and choices. Take the growing popularity of smart technology or sustainable living, for instance. Target Audience : Businesses examine the psychographic and demographic characteristics of the audience driving or actively participating in a trend once it has been identified. Audience is very important so one it comes into business people knowledge they try to improve their product in that way only which pleases consumers. Product Development Opportunity: An opportunity for product development arises when a trend is identified that appeals to a particular demographic. Businesses can create goods that reflect the trend or react to it. Customization: We should always customize our product according to audience needs and desire. Market Position: In order to successfully target the identified audience, products created in response to a trend can be placed strategically in the market. Businesses can differentiate their products in a crowded market by having a competitive advantage derived from being early adopters of and responsive to trends. Example of Trend, Audience and link between them. Trend: Smart Technology Integrated into Lawnmowers Audience: Smart Home Systems and Tech-Savvy Homeowners Link: Lawnmowers are increasingly being equipped with smart technology, including automation, connectivity features, and sensors. This enables real-time status monitoring, automated mowing schedules, and remote control of the lawnmower. Conclusion: The incorporation of smart technology into lawnmowers is indicative of a trend that appeals to a particular group of people: tech-savvy homeowners. By creating lawnmowers with intelligent features specifically designed to cater to this particular demographic, a connection is made between the trend and its target audience. In addition to leveraging the trend, this strategic alignment gives the company a competitive edge in the lawnmower industry.
Target Market and Positioning. Reason for choosing this market segment: The selected market consists of tech-savvy homeowners who already use smart technology in their daily routines. Demand for integrated solutions for various aspects of home maintenance, including lawn care, is rising as more homeowners adopt smart devices. By meeting the needs and expectations of a consumer base that actively seeks out and embraces new technologies, targeting a tech-savvy segment gives businesses a competitive edge. Target Market Profile: Population: Age range: 18–45 Family Unit Income range: middle-to-high Education: University graduate Professionals or tech enthusiasts are their occupation. Psychographic Lifestyle: modern, environmentally conscious, and tech-savvy Values: sustainability, innovation, and convenience Interests: Automation and smart home technologyPerceptual map with the new product and three competitors. Map with three competitors of the product is described below: Brand: Rona . Product: New smart Lawnmower. Map: Affordability | Competitor 1 | | New Smart Lawnmower
| Competitor 2 | | Competitor 3 | |___________________________ Technology Integration Explanation Of Map: New smart Lawnmower: Similar to competitors 2 and 3, the new smart lawnmower offers cutting-edge technological features, but it is also positioned as being more reasonably priced. Competitor 1: comparatively lower on the axis of technological integration, indicating a lower degree of technological functionality. Competitor 2: comparatively positioned on the right side of the affordability axis, indicating a product that might be thought to be more costly because of its sophisticated technology. Competitor 3: This is our third competitor which is very expensive and not with much technology. Rona Difference from other products: Integrating environmentally friendly features like energy efficiency and sustainable manufacturing practices improves the product's unique selling point. Simple and inexpensive. includes a lot of advanced technology. Promotional Strategy Outbound Communication Tool: Social : Advertising on social media sites such as Facebook and Instagram can be very specifically targeted. Based on demographics, interests, and behaviours, lawnmower advertisements can target gardeners, homeowners, and do-it-yourselves..
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Email Marketing: Email marketing campaigns offer a direct line of communication with prospective clients. To boost sales, regular newsletters can showcase specific lawnmower models, provide maintenance advice, and provide access to special offers. Direct Mail: One practical and focused method of reaching particular neighbourhoods or demographics is through direct mail. Flyers can feature models of lawn mowers, draw attention to special offers, and have a call to action. Create and distribute striking flyers in the neighbourhood, especially during the busiest times of year for lawn care. Provide a QR code that opens the website so that users can explore it easily. Inbound Communication Tool: SEO: Improve the website's organic search visibility by optimizing it for keywords related to lawnmowers. This makes the website easier to find for prospective customers who are looking for lawnmowers online. Content Marketing: The brand becomes recognized as an authority in the lawnmower sector through blogging. Customers receive useful information from it, and it also increases SEO and draws in organic traffic. Audience Feedback: Trust is increased and purchasing decisions are influenced by positive reviews and testimonials. Urge pleased clients to post reviews on the company website and well- known review sites. (Promotional strategy for small business. (2008). D. E. Visuals) New Channel Introduction: Podcast Sponsership A lawnmower-focused podcast sponsorship offers a chance to connect with a fresh, interested audience that enjoys outdoor recreation, gardening, and lawn maintenance. Listeners can have a more intimate and personalized experience with podcasts. 12 - Months promotional Plan: Month Activity Start Date End Date Description Benefits January Launch 1 st January 31 st January Social Media Marketing, Release, focused Facebook and Instagram advertisements People’s engagement
showcasing the newest models of lawnmowers. February SEO 1 st February 28 th February Start putting SEO strategies into practice, updating meta tags, and researching keywords. Traffic on website. March Email Marketing 1 st March 31 st March Distribute a monthly newsletter with a "Product of the Month" feature and information about lawnmower promotions. More people will engage. April Direct Mail 1 st April 30 th April Send flyers by direct mail to specific local neighbourhoods. An increase in followers. May Content Marketing 1 st May 31 st May Write blog entries with product reviews, do-it-yourself maintenance advice, and best practices for lawn care. Product will be improved more. June Customer feedback 1 st June 31 st June Customers' reviews should Improve promotion
be encouraged and highlighted in marketing materials. plan by collecting feedback. July Podcast 1 st July 30 th July Find and seize opportunities for podcast sponsorship. New members will join to promote our product through podcast. August SEO optimization 1 st August 31 st August Keep enhancing and growing your SEO initiatives. Attract more customers and traffic. September Social Media Advertising 1 st September 30 th September To engage the audience, start a contest or giveaway on social media. An increase in followers and interaction on social media October Email marketing campaigns 1 st October 31 st October Use email newsletters to highlight client successes. Client will be happy and invest more. November Direct Mail Flyers 1 st November 30 th November Send out year- end direct mail fliers with exclusive holiday promotions. More people will be engaged due to ongoing promotion. December Podcast Sponsorship 1 st December 31 st December Wrap up the year with a Overall feedback can
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sponsored podcast segment that showcases your year-end sales. decide what we earned so far and let people know about our success. Pricing Strategy General Pricing approach: The new smart Lawnmower price strategy is as follow. Proposed price for new product: $650 Price comparison with competitors: Product Price Original Lawnmower $500 New Rona smart Lawnmower $650 Competitior 1 $700 Competitior 2 $750
Competitior 3 $800 Rationale for chosen Prices: Advanced features like GPS navigation, smartphone app connectivity, and autonomous operation are all included in the smart lawnmower. A higher price point is justified by the inclusion of these state- of-the-art technologies. By automating lawn maintenance chores, the smart lawnmower provides substantial labor-saving advantages. Break-Event Point for One Year: Costs Fixed: $200,000. Unit Variable Costs: 20/100*20 = 130 Unit Cost of Sale: $650 break-even point (in units) = Fixed Costs / P-(UVC) break-even point = $200,000/ ($130 - $650) = 888.46 Break-Even Point (888.46) approximatley
Place Strategy Three Retailor for selling the product: Home Depot: An established retailer, Home Depot serves homeowners, do-it-yourselfers, and people working on home renovation projects. The target market is eco-aware millennials, who frequently do their own gardening and lawn care, which makes Home Depot a perfect retail partner. Canadian Tire: Homeowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and people with a wide range of interests make up Canadian Tire's large customer base. Canadian Tire is a household name in Canadian retail and is well-known both in urban and suburban areas, effectively reaching its target market. Lowe’s: Lowe's focuses on outdoor living, gardening, and home improvement, and it serves a similar demographic to Home Depot. Millennials who care about the environment will find Lowe's dedication to sustainability and community projects to be highly appealing. Two New Distribution Channels: Ecommerce platform: We can add our product to this kind of platform. allows for the flexibility of reaching customers outside of the physical store's geographic boundaries, catering to both suburban and urban residents. Electronic Retailors: Retailers of consumer electronics like Best Buy or the electronic departments of large department stores offer a venue for showcasing and marketing cutting- edge smart home products..
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References Katsikeas, C. S., Leonidou, C. N., & Zeriti, A. (2016). Eco-friendly product development strategy: antecedents, outcomes, and contingent effects. Journal of the Academy of Marketing Science , 44 (6), 660684. https://librarysearch.conestogac.on.ca/permalink/01OCLS_CONEST/4ir229/ cdi_proquest_journals_1826089731 Kienzler, M., & Kowalkowski, C. (2017). Pricing strategy: A review of 22 years of marketing research. Journal of Business Research , 78 , 101–110. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2017.05.005 Passmore, Everett G., "Improvement in Lawn-Mowers", published 23 February 1869, issued 28 January 1879 ; see pg 1, col 2 Singla, B. (2023). Promotional Strategies for Organized Retail: A Relook With Changing Customer Buying Behavior. International Journal of Asian Business and Information Management , 14 (1), 1–11. https://librarysearch.conestogac.on.ca/permalink/01OCLS_CONEST/4ir229/ cdi_igi_journals_otional_Strategies_for_Or10_4018_IJABIM_32522914