Dove Marketing and Pricing

Description
The PPT talks about the Pricing and marketing strategy of DOVE. It points out the way Dove markets and sells it product

PRICING STRATEGY

Made By Mrinal Kumar-35281

Introduction
• Was launched in India in 1993 with soap range • It’s product range includes Bathing Soaps, Hair Care, Anti-perspirant Deodorants, Lotions & Creams • It’s target segment are Indian women who are looking for best quality beauty products • Positioned as a brand that celebrates the ‘Real Beauty’ of women

• The segmentation strategy is Demographic & Psychographic segmentation focusing on the desire of every common woman to look beautiful by providing them superior quality beauty products, especially working women • Point of Differentiation-Moisturizer and zero PH content • The Pricing Strategy followed by Dove is Premium Pricing

• Hence, it aims for Product-Quality leadership by focusing on providing the best quality at a premium price which customers are willing to pay since they perceive it to be a high quality product • Focus on providing unmet needs which no soap provided earlier like moisturizing and softness • Advertising focus on non-celeb models to connect with the common women & innovative Ads to convey the messages

Soap Category
• There are different variants like Cream Beauty Bar Fresh Moisture Bar Gentle Exfoliating Bar • Major competitors-Lux & Pears from the parent company & Fiama Di Wills & Vivel range from ITC • Price range from Rs 36-47 for 100 gm range

• Positions itself not as a soap but as a bathing bar having 1/4th moisturizer • Recent launch of Body wash which is a new product area • Variants such as Cucumber and Green Tea & Beauty Moisture Body wash • Premium price of Rs125 for 200 ml • Major competitors are Palmolive shower gel & Olay Body wash

Hair Care Range
• Shampoos which moisturizes the hair & protects against damage, & makes dry hair smooth & healthy • Priced at 139 for 200ml • Major competitors-Loreal Paris & Pantene by P&G • One of the fastest growing shampoo in the market • New areas product launch such as Dove Hair Conditioner

Conclusion
• Successful in creating a strong personal & emotional connection between brand & consumers • New product range to be Growth drivers • Very strong Brand Equity and recall among target segment • Dove was ranked as one of the most trusted brand in India by The Brand Trust Report 2011, because of its reputable prices



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