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Heart to Heart Cereal by Kashi
“The first functionally enhanced cereal specifically designed for heart health!”
MARKETING PLAN
PATRICK GARBIN
MKTG 6010 – Marketing Management
Professor William All
Fall 2003
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Introduction Page 3
II. Executive Summary Page 3 – 4
III. Positioning Page 4
IV. Target Market Page 4
V. SWOT Analysis Page 4 - 5
VI. Competition Page 5 - 6
VII. Packaging Page 6
VIII. Marketing Tactics Page 6 - 7
IX. Advertising and Promotions Page 7
X. Distribution Page 7 - 8
XI. Pricing and Budget Page 8 - 10
XII. Evaluation of Results Page 10
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I. INTRODUCTION
In October of 1983, Kashi, Seven Whole Grains and Sesame Breakfast Pilaf was …show more content…

We plan to target both males and females at the ages of 25 years and older. These individuals will have at least a high school education, will work in all types of occupations, and earn salaries at or above the nation’s national average. Most people, who begin to eat healthier and exercise with regularity, do so by the time they’re in their mid-20’s. Furthermore, the target individuals will have a higher educational level and make more money than our nation’s average adult. Our target market described is the one intended by most all nutritious and healthy breakfast cereals. As with the case of these cereals, Heart to Heart will target those individuals who are, above all, conscious about their health. We are fortunate that we have found a niche in the market by developing the first cereal that is not only nutritious and healthy but also promotes heart health. This should expand our target market to include those who are especially mindful of having a healthy heart.
V. SWOT ANALYSIS
The following section will describe Heart to Heart’s main strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities.
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The principal strength of our new product is that it enters the marketplace belonging to a company with a fantastic reputation. The Kashi company is a leader in the natural products industry. We are a market leader in all natural food products

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