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Marketing Mix of Ferrari : Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1929, as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles as Ferrari S.p.A. in 1947. Throughout its history, the company has been noted for its continued participation in racing, especially in Formula One, where it has had great success.
Marcin Zatorski and Enzo Ferrari never intended to produce road cars when he formed Scuderia Ferrari (literally "Ferrari Stable", and usually used to mean "Team Ferrari", it is correctly pronounced [skudeˈriːa]) in 1928 as a sponsor for amateur drivers headquartered in Modena. Ferrari prepared, and successfully raced, various drivers in Alfa Romeo cars until 1938, when he was hired by Alfa Romeo to head their motor racing department.
In 1941, Alfa Romeo was confiscated by the Fascist government of Benito Mussolini as part of the Axis Powers' war effort. Enzo Ferrari's division was small enough to be unaffected by this. Because he was prohibited by contract from racing for four years, the Scuderia briefly became Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari, which ostensibly produced machine tools and aircraft accessories. Also known as SEFAC (Scuderia Enzo Ferrari Auto Corse), Ferrari did in fact produce one race car, the Tipo 815, in the non-competition period. It was the first actual Ferrari car (it debuted at the 1940 Mille Miglia), but due to World War II it saw little competition. In 1943 the Ferrari factory moved to Maranello, where it has remained ever since. The factory was bombed by the Allies in 1944 and rebuilt in 1946, after the war ended, and included a works for road car production. Until Il Commendatore's death, this would remain little more than a source of funding for his first love, racing.
Product
High Performance super cars. Though the company is also heavily into 3rd party merchandising.
Pricing
Priced at a premium, they start at prices upwardly of 175,000 $US. Vintage Ferrari cars are also a great investment as Vintage Ferraris appreciate in value & are known to cost millions of US Dollars.
Promotions
The strongest promotion for Ferrari is in its merchandising. It already enjoys immense awareness throughout the world, even in places it doesn’t do any promotion. To the extent that in India, wherein the brand is not even present as of yet, it is very well known. Furthermore, the merchandising is done on a royalty & license basis to other brands (Eg. Puma selling Ferrari-Puma branded shoes).
Place
It has its exclusive Ferrari dealerships spread over 52 countries as of yet with plans to expand it’s dealerships to other countries & markets.
People
A very inspired, well taken care of & satisfied work-force who are proud to be attached with the brand is what Ferrari offers its “people”. With factories, production units & workplaces built around the safety & health of its workers, Ferrari was voted the “Best Place to Work in Europe 2007″.
Process
They are reliant heavily into R&D, innovation & staying at the cutting edge of technology. Therefore, their process is in a constant state of flux which is forever changing & adapting with what the environment around them demands.
Physical Evidence
Dealerships across the globe showcasing their cars along with merchandise offering the customer a lounge sort of experience rather than that of a showroom. This is done keeping in mind the lifestyle of their potential customers.
Marcin Zatorski and Enzo Ferrari never intended to produce road cars when he formed Scuderia Ferrari (literally "Ferrari Stable", and usually used to mean "Team Ferrari", it is correctly pronounced [skudeˈriːa]) in 1928 as a sponsor for amateur drivers headquartered in Modena. Ferrari prepared, and successfully raced, various drivers in Alfa Romeo cars until 1938, when he was hired by Alfa Romeo to head their motor racing department.
In 1941, Alfa Romeo was confiscated by the Fascist government of Benito Mussolini as part of the Axis Powers' war effort. Enzo Ferrari's division was small enough to be unaffected by this. Because he was prohibited by contract from racing for four years, the Scuderia briefly became Auto Avio Costruzioni Ferrari, which ostensibly produced machine tools and aircraft accessories. Also known as SEFAC (Scuderia Enzo Ferrari Auto Corse), Ferrari did in fact produce one race car, the Tipo 815, in the non-competition period. It was the first actual Ferrari car (it debuted at the 1940 Mille Miglia), but due to World War II it saw little competition. In 1943 the Ferrari factory moved to Maranello, where it has remained ever since. The factory was bombed by the Allies in 1944 and rebuilt in 1946, after the war ended, and included a works for road car production. Until Il Commendatore's death, this would remain little more than a source of funding for his first love, racing.
Product
High Performance super cars. Though the company is also heavily into 3rd party merchandising.
Pricing
Priced at a premium, they start at prices upwardly of 175,000 $US. Vintage Ferrari cars are also a great investment as Vintage Ferraris appreciate in value & are known to cost millions of US Dollars.
Promotions
The strongest promotion for Ferrari is in its merchandising. It already enjoys immense awareness throughout the world, even in places it doesn’t do any promotion. To the extent that in India, wherein the brand is not even present as of yet, it is very well known. Furthermore, the merchandising is done on a royalty & license basis to other brands (Eg. Puma selling Ferrari-Puma branded shoes).
Place
It has its exclusive Ferrari dealerships spread over 52 countries as of yet with plans to expand it’s dealerships to other countries & markets.
People
A very inspired, well taken care of & satisfied work-force who are proud to be attached with the brand is what Ferrari offers its “people”. With factories, production units & workplaces built around the safety & health of its workers, Ferrari was voted the “Best Place to Work in Europe 2007″.
Process
They are reliant heavily into R&D, innovation & staying at the cutting edge of technology. Therefore, their process is in a constant state of flux which is forever changing & adapting with what the environment around them demands.
Physical Evidence
Dealerships across the globe showcasing their cars along with merchandise offering the customer a lounge sort of experience rather than that of a showroom. This is done keeping in mind the lifestyle of their potential customers.
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