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Building the Harley-Davidson Brand Community. Angela Juang, Bo Brown, Daniel So. Agenda. Background & Issues Objectives Opportunities Recommendation Action Plan Risk Mitigation Q & A. The Problem. The Problem. The Problem. The Problem. Background. Harley Owner’s Group (HOG)
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Building the Harley-Davidson Brand Community Angela Juang, Bo Brown, Daniel So
Agenda Background & Issues Objectives Opportunities Recommendation Action Plan Risk Mitigation Q & A
Background • Harley Owner’s Group (HOG) • Facilitate lifestyle experience based on Harley-Davidson • Membership > 500,000 • Destination Rallies • Rolling Rallies
Option 1: Expand Posse Ride • Benefits • Increased satisfaction in multiple member segments • Increased customer-management interaction • Increased ease of coordination • Increased member participation while retaining exclusivity
Option 1: Expand Posse Ride • Risks • Decreased member interest with loss of overall exclusivity • Decreased member interest with loss of novelty • Increased planning costs • Increased strain on management
Option 2: Eliminate Posse Ride Benefits • Increased customization • Increased integration of Harley Davidson in customer’s daily lives • More Active Membership • More brand loyalty • Less discontentment among members
Option 2: Eliminate Posse Ride Risks • Disregarding the need of members who want exclusivity and prestige • Lack of interaction among members from different geographical locations • Absence of management interaction with members
Risk Mitigation • Uniqueness and exclusivity through the original • Nature of events organized by local chapters • Achievement through recognition in the Hogs Tales magazine • Awarding of points for visiting other chapters • “Meet the Management” events at key-city chapters