MX CONSULTING
Strategy – Marketing – Sales – Organization – Data
for Asia
Case Studies
CASE STUDY #1
INDUSTRY: WINE & SPIRITS COUNTRY: ASIA (14 COUNTRIES)
Context & Objective
• In a growing whisky
market, our Single Malt is
only #3 in market share.
The leading brands enjoy
a prestigious image and
wide distribution
• The objective is to become
Asia’s #1 Single Malt
brand in volume share
within two years
• Project Owner: Chairman
& Executive Committee
Our Role
1. We valued and prioritized the target
countries and cities based on strict criteria
2. We evaluated and selected the products and
price segments in which to compete
3. We explored relevant distribution channels
and strengthened our approach to them
4. We adapted the brand communication for the
targeted markets within Asia
5. We monitored and improved the execution of
the sales and retail strategy for our brand
The Results
• Segment leadership
achieved across 12
Asian countries in 18
months only
• Brand image boosted
and Distribution
multiplied by 3 with
iconic outlets secured
MX CONSULTING
CASE STUDY #2
INDUSTRY: RETAIL / FASHION COUNTRY: GREATER CHINA
Context & Objective
• Fashion is a big business
in China; ad campaigns
are key in creating
awareness. Our company
has invested $ billions but
budget is now capped.
• The objective is grow
market share by 30%
without increasing A&P
• Project Owner: Global
CMO
Our Role
1. We researched key competitors’ marketing-
communication campaigns and investments
2. We analysed and probed the effectiveness
and ROI of our previous campaigns
3. We explored new communication channels
with retail trade, influencers and buyers
4. We created an econometric model with an
innovative marketing-mix
5. We monitored the performance of the new
tools and fine-tuned processes
The Results
• +32% market share
increase, above target,
and contained A&P
with clearer allocation
• Sustainable, fully
integrated marketing-
to-sales model and
communication
MX CONSULTING
CASE STUDY #3
INDUSTRY: CONSUMER GOODS / TOBACCO COUNTRY: CHINA & TRAVEL RETAIL
Context & Objective
• China is a critical market
for tobacco but it is led by
strong local brands. Our
product is hardly visible
in a crowded segment
• The objective is to step
into the luxury segment
and take share from local
competitors
• Project Owner: APAC
Luxury Team
Our Role
1. We co-developed the innovative luxury SKU
(product, packaging, price point)
2. We analysed the competition’s strong and
weak points, and identified opportunities
3. We selected the distribution channels and set
the retail and duty-free launch strategy
4. We developed a new communication
platform exclusively for this new product
5. We trained the internal and customer-facing
salespeople on this luxury tobacco brand
The Results
• New SKU sold out
within 3 months and
up to 20% market
share taken from local
competitors
• Boost in consumer
brand equity and
consideration as
Luxury item & gift
MX CONSULTING
CASE STUDY #4
INDUSTRY: TECHNOLOGY / ELECTRONICS COUNTRY: SOUTH KOREA
Context & Objective
• In Korea, innovation and
image are critical. Our
imported accessories are
technologically good but
seen uncool and
shadowed by local brands.
• The objective is to
successfully launch and
sell our imported device
• Project Owner: North Asia
CMO
Our Role
1. We conducted market research with
consumers on behaviour and local trends
2. We developed a positioning strategy to
stand out from the competition
3. We adapted the global brand campaign to
the domestic market
4. We negotiated and trained local trade
channels, wholesalers and retail stores
5. We optimized marketing A&P expenses and
aligned with other countries
The Results
• Successful Launch and
Sales with excellent
brand image ratings
among consumers
• Created a new market
space for our product
while optimizing
marketing spending
MX CONSULTING
CASE STUDY #5
INDUSTRY: BEVERAGES / JUICE COUNTRY: PHILIPPINES & SOUTH EAST ASIA
Context & Objective
• We are a juice brand but
the drinks market is being
overtaken by ice tea,
especially in the mass
entry level segment.
• The objective is to
reposition our brand,
create a new ad campaign,
and keep our clientele
• Project Owner: Asia-
Pacific CMO
Our Role
1. We interviewed consumers and identified the
most important occasions and insights
2. We benchmarked the competitors’ offerings,
packagings and propositions
3. We initiated the creation of new variants to
complement the main product
4. We created the promotion and advertising
campaign across multiple channels
5. We developed a new communication
platform
The Results
• +53% in Net Revenue
with a complete new
proposition and +50%
volume gain
• Retained our loyal
customer franchise &
pushed conversion to
our new product
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MX Consulting - Case Studies 2016

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    MX CONSULTING Strategy –Marketing – Sales – Organization – Data for Asia Case Studies
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    CASE STUDY #1 INDUSTRY:WINE & SPIRITS COUNTRY: ASIA (14 COUNTRIES) Context & Objective • In a growing whisky market, our Single Malt is only #3 in market share. The leading brands enjoy a prestigious image and wide distribution • The objective is to become Asia’s #1 Single Malt brand in volume share within two years • Project Owner: Chairman & Executive Committee Our Role 1. We valued and prioritized the target countries and cities based on strict criteria 2. We evaluated and selected the products and price segments in which to compete 3. We explored relevant distribution channels and strengthened our approach to them 4. We adapted the brand communication for the targeted markets within Asia 5. We monitored and improved the execution of the sales and retail strategy for our brand The Results • Segment leadership achieved across 12 Asian countries in 18 months only • Brand image boosted and Distribution multiplied by 3 with iconic outlets secured MX CONSULTING
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    CASE STUDY #2 INDUSTRY:RETAIL / FASHION COUNTRY: GREATER CHINA Context & Objective • Fashion is a big business in China; ad campaigns are key in creating awareness. Our company has invested $ billions but budget is now capped. • The objective is grow market share by 30% without increasing A&P • Project Owner: Global CMO Our Role 1. We researched key competitors’ marketing- communication campaigns and investments 2. We analysed and probed the effectiveness and ROI of our previous campaigns 3. We explored new communication channels with retail trade, influencers and buyers 4. We created an econometric model with an innovative marketing-mix 5. We monitored the performance of the new tools and fine-tuned processes The Results • +32% market share increase, above target, and contained A&P with clearer allocation • Sustainable, fully integrated marketing- to-sales model and communication MX CONSULTING
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    CASE STUDY #3 INDUSTRY:CONSUMER GOODS / TOBACCO COUNTRY: CHINA & TRAVEL RETAIL Context & Objective • China is a critical market for tobacco but it is led by strong local brands. Our product is hardly visible in a crowded segment • The objective is to step into the luxury segment and take share from local competitors • Project Owner: APAC Luxury Team Our Role 1. We co-developed the innovative luxury SKU (product, packaging, price point) 2. We analysed the competition’s strong and weak points, and identified opportunities 3. We selected the distribution channels and set the retail and duty-free launch strategy 4. We developed a new communication platform exclusively for this new product 5. We trained the internal and customer-facing salespeople on this luxury tobacco brand The Results • New SKU sold out within 3 months and up to 20% market share taken from local competitors • Boost in consumer brand equity and consideration as Luxury item & gift MX CONSULTING
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    CASE STUDY #4 INDUSTRY:TECHNOLOGY / ELECTRONICS COUNTRY: SOUTH KOREA Context & Objective • In Korea, innovation and image are critical. Our imported accessories are technologically good but seen uncool and shadowed by local brands. • The objective is to successfully launch and sell our imported device • Project Owner: North Asia CMO Our Role 1. We conducted market research with consumers on behaviour and local trends 2. We developed a positioning strategy to stand out from the competition 3. We adapted the global brand campaign to the domestic market 4. We negotiated and trained local trade channels, wholesalers and retail stores 5. We optimized marketing A&P expenses and aligned with other countries The Results • Successful Launch and Sales with excellent brand image ratings among consumers • Created a new market space for our product while optimizing marketing spending MX CONSULTING
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    CASE STUDY #5 INDUSTRY:BEVERAGES / JUICE COUNTRY: PHILIPPINES & SOUTH EAST ASIA Context & Objective • We are a juice brand but the drinks market is being overtaken by ice tea, especially in the mass entry level segment. • The objective is to reposition our brand, create a new ad campaign, and keep our clientele • Project Owner: Asia- Pacific CMO Our Role 1. We interviewed consumers and identified the most important occasions and insights 2. We benchmarked the competitors’ offerings, packagings and propositions 3. We initiated the creation of new variants to complement the main product 4. We created the promotion and advertising campaign across multiple channels 5. We developed a new communication platform The Results • +53% in Net Revenue with a complete new proposition and +50% volume gain • Retained our loyal customer franchise & pushed conversion to our new product MX CONSULTING
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    MX CONSULTING Strategy –Marketing – Sales – Organization – Data for Asia Contact HONG KONG OFFICE Email: hongkong@mx-consulting.com