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How Much Change Is Optimal When A Brand Is Newly Rebranded?, Kyoung Hee Chu, Doo Hee Lee, Min Sun Yeu, Park Jan 2014

How Much Change Is Optimal When A Brand Is Newly Rebranded?, Kyoung Hee Chu, Doo Hee Lee, Min Sun Yeu, Park

Asia Marketing Journal

There are many cases of rebranding and its numbers are growing. However, rebranding is still under research in the academic field, and there is no guideline on the effective way to change brand name. The objective of this paper is to integrate two inconsistent predictions from categorization theory and schema incongruity theory: a negative linear relationship (categorization theory) versus an inverted-U-shape relationship (schema incongruity theory) between brand name incongruity and consumer evaluation into one framework. Specifically, this study examines how the effect of incongruity between an existing brand name and a new brand name (hereafter called “brand name incongruity”) on …


Oriental Brewery, Co. Ltd. Vitalizing Cass Brand Through Brand Portfolio Strategy, Sung Tai Hong, Young Seok Son, Woon Bong Na Jan 2014

Oriental Brewery, Co. Ltd. Vitalizing Cass Brand Through Brand Portfolio Strategy, Sung Tai Hong, Young Seok Son, Woon Bong Na

Asia Marketing Journal

The case study of OB shows dramatic market dynamics between leader brand vs. follower brand similar to Kirin vs. Asahi in Japan for two decades. Almost 20yrs ago, the brand status of OB was dramatically fallen because of the environmental pollution of subsidiary company and harsh competition of rivalry brand. But OB made a ground change in its brand strategy. OB departed from the pride in its past to bet on the new. OB decided to vitalize Cass brand through brand portfolio strategy. They deployed 3 phase articulated marketing plans; Phase I, Acquisition of Cass brand through M&A and strategic …


Successful Marketing Strategies In Emerging Markets, Young Chan Kim, Jai Hak Chung, Hyung Sik Jung Jan 2014

Successful Marketing Strategies In Emerging Markets, Young Chan Kim, Jai Hak Chung, Hyung Sik Jung

Asia Marketing Journal

The global market is facing numerous changes nowadays, and also is the Southeast Asian market. Among those of some other regions, the Southeast Asian market is especially important to Korea for many reasons since it is one of the rapidly emerging markets, is geographically close to Korea, and has fair conditions for investigation. And in order to succeed in Southeast Asian markets, thorough examination about the countries is in need. This article catches a glimpse of the global market, the current status and changes of Southeast Asian markets, and Korean firms now doing business in these markets. Also, the article …


Mpc, Yong June Kim, Hak Kyun Kim Jan 2014

Mpc, Yong June Kim, Hak Kyun Kim

Asia Marketing Journal

MPC is a specialized CRM company providing one-stop service through contact centers and has built a No. 1 “MPC Brand" in the industry. Founded in 1991, MPC has expanded into CRM solutions and services by launching businesses with database marketing. On Dec. 12, 2005, MPC became listed as the first company in the CRM industry on KOSDAQ. Now, MPC reserves 2,932 seats nationwide. MPC provides inbound/outbound services through various channels, such as phone and e-mail, and analyzes operating results in various aspects to improve services and make suggestions. MPC offers specialized training based on analyses of customers` requirements. Also, MPC …


Fantastic Collaboration Of Financial Services And Telecommunication, Seon Min Lee, Seung Woo Chun, Young Hyuck Joo, Yoo Jan 2014

Fantastic Collaboration Of Financial Services And Telecommunication, Seon Min Lee, Seung Woo Chun, Young Hyuck Joo, Yoo

Asia Marketing Journal

In May 2012, the collaboration of Hana Bank, top financial service company, and SK Planet, top telecommunication service provider, introduced a new credit card that was filled with all-in-one benefits into the market. Leveraging strong infrastructure of two companies, each top in its own industries, the awareness and preference of ‘Club SK Card’ brand rapidly increased to about 25% in less than one year. Moreover, this new card was enthroned in the most sold credit card of year 2012, accounting for a market share of 7.2% in the credit card market and more than 80% in the mobile credit card …