Description
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BUCKLER
Buckler
Parent Company
Heineken International
Category
Beverages
Sector
Food and Beverages
Our Best; The real beer taste but with less calories than a yogurt; Tagline/ Slogan Beer for pregnant women
USP
Offers the taste of beer without the alcohol STP
Segment
Calorie-conscious individuals.
Target Group
Urban young men and women from upper middle class
Positioning
The best Non-Alcoholic beer in the world. SWOT Analysis
1. Rich taste & Aroma. 2. No carbohydrates. Hence appealing to calorie-conscious individuals. 3. Global presence of parent brand. 4. Good availability and distribution Strength 5. Catchy advertising showing brand and product details
1. Hasn't penetrated into the emerging markets which have huge potential 2. A recall due to a fault in the pasteurizing process affected the Weakness brand image.
1. Buckler was the beverage of choice for US Vice President Joe Biden Opportunity at the "Beer Summit" 2. Politicians have been seen drinking this beer in the G8 summits.
3. Advertising of the nutritious value of the beer can be done in a much better way.
1. Buckler is no longer available in the Netherlands (Heinekens' home market) after the brand's image declined following a Dutch cabaret performer mocking the brand (and its consumers) in a show. Threats 2. Growing competition from Low-calorie beers. Competition
1.Bud Light 2.Blue Moon Competitors 3.Samuel Adams Boston Lager
doc_134846303.docx
SWOT ANALYSIS OF BUCKLER
Buckler
Parent Company
Heineken International
Category
Beverages
Sector
Food and Beverages
Our Best; The real beer taste but with less calories than a yogurt; Tagline/ Slogan Beer for pregnant women
USP
Offers the taste of beer without the alcohol STP
Segment
Calorie-conscious individuals.
Target Group
Urban young men and women from upper middle class
Positioning
The best Non-Alcoholic beer in the world. SWOT Analysis
1. Rich taste & Aroma. 2. No carbohydrates. Hence appealing to calorie-conscious individuals. 3. Global presence of parent brand. 4. Good availability and distribution Strength 5. Catchy advertising showing brand and product details
1. Hasn't penetrated into the emerging markets which have huge potential 2. A recall due to a fault in the pasteurizing process affected the Weakness brand image.
1. Buckler was the beverage of choice for US Vice President Joe Biden Opportunity at the "Beer Summit" 2. Politicians have been seen drinking this beer in the G8 summits.
3. Advertising of the nutritious value of the beer can be done in a much better way.
1. Buckler is no longer available in the Netherlands (Heinekens' home market) after the brand's image declined following a Dutch cabaret performer mocking the brand (and its consumers) in a show. Threats 2. Growing competition from Low-calorie beers. Competition
1.Bud Light 2.Blue Moon Competitors 3.Samuel Adams Boston Lager
doc_134846303.docx