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IsoZag. Russell Puleo, Chad Wengloski, and Sierra Ballsieper Business Marketing . Sports Drink Market Background. Gatorade created for Univ. of Florida football team. Powerade sponsored the 1988 Olympics. Demographics of Sports Drink Market. Ages 13-19 prefer sports drinks
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IsoZag Russell Puleo, Chad Wengloski, and Sierra Ballsieper Business Marketing
Sports Drink Market Background • Gatorade created for Univ. of Florida football team. • Powerade sponsored the 1988 Olympics.
Demographics of Sports Drink Market • Ages 13-19 prefer sports drinks • Males especially prefer sports drinks
Geographics of Sports Drink Market • Popular in warmer climates • the South, California, etc. • Still popular in cooler climates, but not as much.
Psychographics of Sports Drink Market • Athletic-minded people • Play or follow Sports • Staying fit, and in shape
Competitors - Place • Convenience Stores • Supermarkets • Gas Stations • Fast-Food Restaurants • Sporting Events
Competitors - Price • Gatorade – 12 pk. = $25.29, unit = $2.11 • Powerade – 12 pk. = $23.89, unit = $1.99 (from Price Chopper)
Competitors - Product • Gatorade: • G-Series • G-Series Pro • G-Series Natural • Powerade: • Powerade ion4 • Powerade Zero • Powerade Energy
Competitors - Promotion • Both sponsor players and leagues • Social networking is used, primarily by Gatorade • Powerade – “Street Teams”
Target Market for IsoZag • Appeal to people who are athletic, and physically active. • Focus primarily on age group of 13-19. • Emphasis on advertising in warmer climates. • Target males and females.
Suggested Marketing Mix for IsoZag • Place – Same locations. • Price – 12 pk. = $24, unit = $2. • Product – Offer same variety, use high quality natural ingredients. Bottle is unique and stands out. • Promotion – Utilize the social networks, sponsor athletes, NCAA March Madness,
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