The apple products
Everyone sees the simple logo of the multi-million dollar apple sign everyday. Whether if its on a mp3 player, or to be more specific the ipod, or even the Mac book, which I am currently using to type this journal, or the iphone, which currently isn’t even on the official Singapore market, but some still get it illegally or from other countries.
Apple has placed itself into pop culture, from how ipods and subsequent trends like the pod casts are created. Apple has managed to market its mp3 players to become renowned around the world as the best selling, or at least the classiest and simplest of mp3 players. From the simplicity of the design, to the uniqueness of its operating system, ipods have made the people who
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By creating so many different methods of awareness and accessories for the ipod and its users, apple is successful in marketing and selling its ipod series to the masses, me being a satisfied one among them.
Another example of successful marketing of apple is their macbooks and the software they sell. Mac, being 2nd to on only the Pc, is slowly catching up in the market, and is being used more widely by the public. The operating system it sells is also a very user friendly one, and all the differences that pc and mac has can be seen in the series of advertisements created by mac, (the mac vs pc show) www.apple.com. Not only are the advertisements extremely humorous, they are actually addictive to watch and are probably the main reason as to why more people are using macs, proving that their marketing strategies are working through the advertisements.
Journal entry 2
Tiger beer
Tiger beer, Singapore’s very own beer, a bitter, gold and frothy liquid which when drank in excess, causes the ugly side of humans come alive. In other words, the drink which causes people to be drunk. Still it is a successfully marketed product, as we can see by the number of accidents on roads caused by drink driving. One of the best ways to see how tiger beer has established itself it by looking at some of the pubs and clubs around Singapore,
One key element of Apple’s strategy in computers, personal media players, tablet computers, and smart phones is product innovation, diversification and development. Over the years Apple has been very successful in integrating software and hardware in new developing products. Despite the struggling economy in recent years, Apple has been able to grow their market share and stay ahead of the game.
Apple Inc manufactures both hardware and software uniquely with methods of their own. Apple’s computer operating system is highly secured and is not subject to viruses and hackers and the products are designed to be concerned about the consumers’ style life. Apple is successful with their marketing is this is because of Apple build strong name and image in the market. Apple’s products are different as mentioned and it has a lot of unique features. This is another method of Apple doing marketing.
The internet provides users with an increased possibility to develop their businesses and properties, but in order to do so, it is imperative for traffic on the website to be increased. Without this traffic, the business could easily perish.
Last but not least, the third reason why apple has been so successful is brand loyalty. Apple has a cult following not only because of their attractive aesthetic design and packaging with bright colors or hype marketing, but because they are customer focused. Apple does not just sell products, they also sell beliefs which creates loyalty with the consumers despite their pricing. Apple’s investments in its stores and customer support makes the customers experience easier which customer love and very beneficial to Apple.
Another aspect of their success is their approach to product designing. In Apple, product design always precedes engineering. They envisage their product, engineer one way to the goal, and start from scratch if anything does not seem right. They have always tried to make products which are easy to use and does everything better than a similar product in the market. This approach has worked pretty well so
Apple came back from near extinction to become one of the most revered technology companies in recent memory. They achieved this status by developing innovative design products and pushing the limits of their marketing prowess. Apple is known for their ability to listen to consumers and revolutionize market segments by providing modern design laden and feature rich alternatives to the target markets. They employ strategies that might contradict normal convention by keeping their prices high to build a brand image of prestige and promote their products through word of mouth. The impact on marketing is hugely noticeable by other companies following suit with store models
The multi billion-dollar corporation, Apple Inc., designs and manufactures some of today’s highest technological gizmos and gadgets. Among their best known products are the Apple and Macintosh computers, iPods, iTunes, iPhones and iPads. Apple is one of the most powerful and influential high tech companies in the world. The success of Apple Inc. stems from the innovation and visions of co-founder and entrepreneur, Steve Jobs, the excellence of the stylish, user-friendly products, and the ability to create innovative products that consumer’s desire.
“Apple uses promotional and advertising tools to capture the attention, interest, and desire of the consumer. Apple captures our attention and interest through innovating and sleek imagery of their products on Apple's official website as well as keynotes and other publication” (Villefranche, 2011). For example Apple just released the I phone 5 which was highly anticipated and the publicity that Apple had prior to the release was tremendous and also brought in many new customers. It has been said that the first weekend the I phone 5 was available they sold 5 million phones. Apple made a plan and set up objectives and goals that they desired. Through integrated marketing they have met those goals and it allows for them to set higher goals and reach them as well. Apple also knows their competitors very well and this allows them to be in this market and compete very well.
What comes to people’s mind when they hear the word “Apple”? First thing they will think of is iPhone, that’s how popular Apple company is. Even though Apple products are trendy and famous nowadays, they still need to let people know how good their product is. To be able to achieve that, they advertise their product through television, social media, and many more. Apple was founded by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Wayne on April 1, 1976. iPhone 7, Apple watch series 2, and Mac Book Pro are the three new and improved products of Apple. iPhone 7 significantly enhances the most important parts of the iPhone experience. It introduces progressed new camera systems. The best battery life ever in an iPhone. Immersive stereo
The shifted new strategy of Apple was initiated by the release of iPod in 2001, followed by the iPhone in 2007, then by iPad in 2012. It was the iPod that brought significant growth in Apple. Initially, the iPod was just another MP3 but soon became the icon of the digital age due to its sleek design and user friendly interface. Moreover, iPod could sync with Windows as well as a Mac and offered accessory markets. Soon enough all the competitor in MP3 market had to face the challenge of consumers comparing their model with iPod. However, the greatest challenge that the competitors had to face was the introduction of iTunes store.
Apple prides itself on offering innovative technology to a society that has become dependent on it. In markets inundated with companies offering similar products and services, Apple has had to rise above and distinguish itself from the masses. While their products have a cultivated a devoted-customer following (our family is one of them), their organization and the values it espouses are what will help them to remain a relevant and successful company in the tech world.
Apple Incorporated, formerly known as Apple Computers Incorporated, and more commonly known just as Apple, has lead the way in technology and innovation for consumer electronics with their slender storage capacities, vibrant displays, and incredible touch screen products. When they first started, their focus was more on personal computers for customers, but as the company has aged, so has their focus expanded towards this idea of consumer electronics as a whole. Seeing as they now offer popular devices including, but not limited to, computers (Mac Book), home theater (Apple TV), phones (iPhone), tablets (iPad), and media (iPod), it can clearly be
In return, they have a strong financial backing, brand reputation, strong marketing and advertising teams. Apple plans to take these strengths and prosper off of them. Taking the amount of brand awareness they have built along with their benefit of retail stores the company can plan to use their strong marketing and advertising teams to launch a new product.
Also, as the purchasing power of the common has risen in various markets across the global, the purchasing of luxury products have gone up. For examples, the iPhone, iPod, iPad and the most latest technology, iWatch. Having these products are considered as statues symbols in many societies which have also increased the sales of Apple Inc. products. Another big social influence to the Apple Inc products is the rapid growth of the music industry, which have improved markets over the cyber space as well. The main exclusive music store is the iTunes and it is ahead of any of their competitors. Thus, in all Apple products benefitted from the social aspects as it has started defining a modern individual lifestyle.
Apple Inc. is known for their innovative products, combining user-friendly technology and elegant design, Apple’s bite of the consumer electronics market has been getting a little larger year by year. The Apple brand is fun, unique, and memorable because it is such a departure from brands that sound serious and corporate. Apple’s Macintosh computers has always stood out because it looks different from other personal computers and relies on software that even novices can learn. IPod backed by music-driven advertising, the player with the white ear buds immediately became the product of choice for many consumers. Newer models such as the iPod Nano and the iPod Touch have continued the