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Cirque du SOleil. Team Stravinski Spring 2008. Team Stravinski Spring 2008. History. Cirque du Soleil was formed in 1984 Laliberte creative production Gautier partnerships and financing 1984 73 employees 1984-1989 played 270,000 people a year 1990, tried decentralizing
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Cirque du SOleil Team Stravinski Spring 2008
Team Stravinski Spring 2008
History • Cirque du Soleil was formed in 1984 • Laliberte creative production • Gautier partnerships and financing • 1984 73 employees • 1984-1989 played 270,000 people a year • 1990, tried decentralizing • 1998, Laliberte bought out Gautier’s half • 2001, 2100 employees worldwide
Product • Circus like experience • Entertainment • Live performance • Complimentary products
Complementary products • Film • DVD • Books • Spas • Complex cirques • Boutiques
Strategy • Differentiation • Innovation • Exceptional casting • Global presence • High quality • Acceptable Cost
Structure and support • Working conditions • Training • Excellent catering • On tour conditions • Personal development
Competitve Advantage • Brand recognition • Focused vision • Exceptional casting • Resources • Mindful of globalization • Acceptable cost
Challenges • Attracting talent • Growth • Competition • Pricing • Diversification
Conclusions • Diversification • Product localization • Laliberte vision • Artistic values • Casting • Training/Education
Today • 4000 employees, including 1000 artist • 80 million spectators, 200 cities, 5 continents • Website casting section • Partners to create concerts and products • Launched over 2000 products • Canada pavilion World Exposition in China 2010 • New show at Kodak Theatre in 2010