IsoZag Russell Puleo, Chad Wengloski, and Sierra Ballsieper Business Marketing
Sports Drink Market Background Gatorade created for Univ. of Florida football team. Powerade sponsored the 1988 Olympics.
Demographics of Sports Drink Market Ages prefer sports drinks Males especially prefer sports drinks
Geographics of Sports Drink Market Popular in warmer climates the South, California, etc. Still popular in cooler climates, but not as much.
Psychographics of Sports Drink Market Athletic-minded people Play or follow Sports Staying fit, and in shape
Competitors - Place Convenience Stores Supermarkets Gas Stations Fast-Food Restaurants Sporting Events
Competitors - Price Gatorade – 12 pk. = $25.29, unit = $2.11 Powerade – 12 pk. = $23.89, unit = $1.99 (from Price Chopper)
Competitors - Product Gatorade: G-Series G-Series Pro G-Series Natural Powerade: Powerade ion4 Powerade Zero Powerade Energy
Competitors - Promotion Both sponsor players and leagues Social networking is used, primarily by Gatorade Powerade – “Street Teams”
Target Market for IsoZag Appeal to people who are athletic, and physically active. Focus primarily on age group of Emphasis on advertising in warmer climates. Target males and females.
Suggested Marketing Mix for IsoZag Place – Same locations. Price – 12 pk. = $24, unit = $2. Product – Offer same variety, use high quality natural ingredients. Bottle is unique and stands out. Promotion – Utilize the social networks, sponsor athletes, NCAA March Madness,
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