Michael Booth, CEO of Portland Drake Beverages, tasked Sarah Ryan with recommending a positioning strategy for Crescent Pure. There were three options: energy drink, sports drink, or healthy organic beverage. Matt Levor conducted market research that showed consumers associated Crescent Pure most with words like "healthy" and "organic". His research of Crescent consumers also showed most were ages 18-34. The case analysis determined healthy organic drink was the best positioning option because it aligned with consumer perceptions of Crescent Pure and could attract customers from the energy drink and sports drink categories who want a healthier option. Break even analysis confirmed the company could stay within its advertising budget by selling Crescent Pure at $2.75 if positioned as