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WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
learners a kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of
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Table of Contents
............................................................................................................................................. 1
QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)......................................................................................... 4
Evaluating the Effectiveness of “Monday Haircare” as a Strategic Brand Name .......... 4
Memorability: Simplicity Enhancing Recall ............................................................. 4
Meaningfulness: Emotional and Experiential Value ................................................. 5
Distinctiveness: Standing Out in a Crowded Market ................................................ 5
Extendability: Flexibility for Brand Growth ............................................................... 5
Relevance: Aligning with Modern Consumer Expectations ....................................... 6
Conclusion .......................................................................................................... 6
References........................................................................................................... 6
Question 2 (20 Marks) ........................................................................................... 7
Igor Ansoff’s Growth Matrix .................................................................................... 7
Zuru’s Current Strategic Focus: Diversification........................................................ 8
Opportunities in Diversification ............................................................................. 8
Risks in Diversification .......................................................................................... 8
Alternative Strategic Options for Zuru’s Market Expansion ....................................... 9
Market Penetration ............................................................................................... 9
Market Development ............................................................................................ 9
Product Development ......................................................................................... 10
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 10
References......................................................................................................... 10
QUESTION 3 [60 MARKS] (20 Marks) ..................................................................... 11
Product Differentiation........................................................................................ 11
Services Differentiation ....................................................................................... 12
Channel Differentiation ....................................................................................... 12
Image Differentiation .......................................................................................... 13
Creating a Unique Value Proposition .................................................................... 13
Implementing the Strategy .................................................................................. 14
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 14
QUESTION 4 (20 Marks)....................................................................................... 15
QUESTION 5 (20 Marks)....................................................................................... 19
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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QUESTION 6 (20 Marks)....................................................................................... 24
Cultural Differences ........................................................................................... 25
Economic Conditions and Income Levels ............................................................. 25
Competitive Landscape ...................................................................................... 26
Legal and Political Environment ........................................................................... 26
Distribution Channels and Infrastructure ............................................................. 26
Consumer Preferences Beyond Taste ................................................................... 27
References .......................................................................................................................... 29
QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)
The brand Monday Haircare is a key part of Zuru Edge’s expansion into the FMCG
sector. Critically assess the effectiveness of "Monday Haircare" as a brand name.
Using five (5) key brand-naming criteria, assess how companies can strategically
select brand names to enhance market success.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of “Monday Haircare” as a Strategic Brand Name
In the competitive and rapidly evolving fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector,
brand naming plays a pivotal role in positioning a product and influencing consumer
perceptions. Zuru Edge’s venture into this sector through the launch of “Monday
Haircare” exemplifies the strategic use of branding to establish market presence and
drive consumer interest. A critical assessment of the effectiveness of “Monday
Haircare” as a brand name can be made using five fundamental brand-naming criteria:
memorability, meaningfulness, distinctiveness, extendability, and relevance (Kotler &
Armstrong, 2018). These criteria serve as a benchmark for evaluating how well a brand
name can support marketing objectives and contribute to long-term brand equity.
Memorability: Simplicity Enhancing Recall
A memorable brand name is essential for consumer recall and repeated engagement.
“Monday Haircare” benefits from being short, simple, and phonetically clear. The name
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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WARNING: PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAGIARISM IS A SERIOUS ACADEMIC
OFFENSE, therefore students must use this document ONLY as a guideline. Hence
students have regenerated their own (personalized) solutions paying particular
attention to module contents as prescribed by module facilitators, lecturers and
supervisors. This document’s purpose is to compact all sources of information that
might be relevant to students’ assignments, hence additional knowledge on the
provided information is not restricted by the authors. However, submitting this
document as one’s final work is considered unethical, and students should be
penalized. If this document is plagiarized by the users and fails, EXCELCENTRE
should not be rendered accountable since the contents in this document only give
learners a kick-start on what is expected of them from their areas of
specialty.CAUTION: STUDENTS ARE NOT MANDATED TO USE EVERY DETAIL IN
THIS DOCUMENT IN WRITING THEIR ASSIGNMENT
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
,EXCELCENTRE LEARNING INSTITUTE 0846244729
Table of Contents
............................................................................................................................................. 1
QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)......................................................................................... 4
Evaluating the Effectiveness of “Monday Haircare” as a Strategic Brand Name .......... 4
Memorability: Simplicity Enhancing Recall ............................................................. 4
Meaningfulness: Emotional and Experiential Value ................................................. 5
Distinctiveness: Standing Out in a Crowded Market ................................................ 5
Extendability: Flexibility for Brand Growth ............................................................... 5
Relevance: Aligning with Modern Consumer Expectations ....................................... 6
Conclusion .......................................................................................................... 6
References........................................................................................................... 6
Question 2 (20 Marks) ........................................................................................... 7
Igor Ansoff’s Growth Matrix .................................................................................... 7
Zuru’s Current Strategic Focus: Diversification........................................................ 8
Opportunities in Diversification ............................................................................. 8
Risks in Diversification .......................................................................................... 8
Alternative Strategic Options for Zuru’s Market Expansion ....................................... 9
Market Penetration ............................................................................................... 9
Market Development ............................................................................................ 9
Product Development ......................................................................................... 10
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 10
References......................................................................................................... 10
QUESTION 3 [60 MARKS] (20 Marks) ..................................................................... 11
Product Differentiation........................................................................................ 11
Services Differentiation ....................................................................................... 12
Channel Differentiation ....................................................................................... 12
Image Differentiation .......................................................................................... 13
Creating a Unique Value Proposition .................................................................... 13
Implementing the Strategy .................................................................................. 14
Conclusion ........................................................................................................ 14
QUESTION 4 (20 Marks)....................................................................................... 15
QUESTION 5 (20 Marks)....................................................................................... 19
Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world
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QUESTION 6 (20 Marks)....................................................................................... 24
Cultural Differences ........................................................................................... 25
Economic Conditions and Income Levels ............................................................. 25
Competitive Landscape ...................................................................................... 26
Legal and Political Environment ........................................................................... 26
Distribution Channels and Infrastructure ............................................................. 26
Consumer Preferences Beyond Taste ................................................................... 27
References .......................................................................................................................... 29
QUESTION 1 (20 Marks)
The brand Monday Haircare is a key part of Zuru Edge’s expansion into the FMCG
sector. Critically assess the effectiveness of "Monday Haircare" as a brand name.
Using five (5) key brand-naming criteria, assess how companies can strategically
select brand names to enhance market success.
Evaluating the Effectiveness of “Monday Haircare” as a Strategic Brand Name
In the competitive and rapidly evolving fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector,
brand naming plays a pivotal role in positioning a product and influencing consumer
perceptions. Zuru Edge’s venture into this sector through the launch of “Monday
Haircare” exemplifies the strategic use of branding to establish market presence and
drive consumer interest. A critical assessment of the effectiveness of “Monday
Haircare” as a brand name can be made using five fundamental brand-naming criteria:
memorability, meaningfulness, distinctiveness, extendability, and relevance (Kotler &
Armstrong, 2018). These criteria serve as a benchmark for evaluating how well a brand
name can support marketing objectives and contribute to long-term brand equity.
Memorability: Simplicity Enhancing Recall
A memorable brand name is essential for consumer recall and repeated engagement.
“Monday Haircare” benefits from being short, simple, and phonetically clear. The name
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