Red Bull

• The Red Bull energy drink is a functional product developed especially for periods of increased mental and physical exertion.

At such a point in marketing, Red Bull had found its calling, so to speak, in its advertising strategies, but that did not stop them from coming up with new creative tactics to persuade more than 86% of the American public to try their ‘energy in a can' (Gschwandtner). In fact, they hired "hip locals" of busy cities known as the MET's (mobile energy team) to drive around a Red Bull logo car with daily missions that include bringing energy where it's needed, sporting events,

market. With Red Bull’s various ad campaigns, the corporation uses a collaboration of extreme sports videos to market the incredible effects of their product. These differ from previous commercials, that use to be cartoony and display young adults, becoming cool and getting the hot girl, after consuming a delicious and nonaddictive energy drink. The transformation of red bull’s ads has shown that they are changing with pop culture by having what is considered most exciting to their core audience. These commercials show the true purpose of Red Bull corporation, selling children on the idea of consuming large quantities of caffeine, Taurine, B group vitamins, sugar, Alpine spring water in the Red Bull energy drink; are healthy and even make you into a fun and interesting

The company exemplifies the typical branding success story. Since its inception, Red Bull’s successful market strategy and ways of penetrating the lucrative energy drink market has demonstrated the company’s ability to think outside the competitive box through its innovative branding and sales and distribution strategy. Since the targeted’ age range is quite young, Red Bull employed unique methods to attract its customers. Amongst these non-conventional advertising routes, Red Bull used marketing « below the line », « buzz marketing », and « tribal marketing » (Brocooli, April 2012).

The current objectives of the Red Bull are to stay in the same position as the leader, to be the brand icon of the extreme sports and to expand the existing markets. Red Bull has used some strategies to reach these goals, such as extending the product line and being the extreme activities sponsorship.

These connections give them a huge opportunity to communicate directly with consumers. In order to maximize this opportunity, they should promote their existing events like the Tour de Fat bike race and beer festivals across the country.

Red Bull energy drink competes in the Non-alcoholic drink market which could be the overall Food and Beverage market. ‘Red Bulls target market is young, on the go, who enjoy extreme sports and live an active nightlife, anywhere from 18-35’(Swartz,Jon).

Market share and strategy - RedBull had dominated the market of energy drinks all over the world. Its main mission is to provide an energy drink made with natural ingredients which provide energy to man, women or children in their day to day life. It provides instant energy which helps college students or working people to maintain their energy and keep doing their work with full enthusiastic way.The Red Bull brand had created a great impact on the mind of its customers by its product results and pricing strategies which make it a larger energy drink on the market.("The Top 15 Energy Drink Brands.")

Red Bull has built an image as a trendy energy drink, catering to young adults and young professionals between the age groups of (16-29) years. It also targets young club-goers and private parties in order to spread its picture as a stylish drink. It also believes that it is not just selling a beverage, but instead it is selling a ‘way of life’. Red Bull also uses a catchy slogan as ‘Red Bull gives you wings’. These non –traditional marketing strategies of Red Bull are not unique to any market.

Additionally, Red Bull seek out and create a sense of drama and the spectacular with each event to rival anything Evel Knieval could’ve ever imagined.

Red Bull has every brand element covered their name is a household name, Their logo is simple and unforgettable, They have numerous easy of communication whether it is though Television, movies, and sporting events. They use social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and youtube. They even have their own brand of music and magazine. All of these marketing elements allows Red Bull to reach their target audience on a mass sale and with social media make every interaction more personal. Red Bull Sponsers over 680 athletes, and host almost 1200 events a year. They have multiple slogans but the two most popular slogans are “ Red bull Gives you wings”, which was changed to “Red Bull Gives you wings” because of a class-action lawsuit, which began in January

Red Bull is not differentiated by gender, race or income, but does position itself as young, sporty and dynamic. It is also perceived as the market leader. The brand is not associated with a type of distribution channel, but does insist on usage situations – anytime, anywhere, for any situation (see advertisement A in Appendix 1).

The original formula for Red Bull was developed in 1964; however, the Red Bull company was not founded until 1984 after a merger between Dietrich Mateschitz, marketing guru, and Chaleo Yoovidhya, the owner of the Red Bull formula. Categorized as an energy drink, Red Bull was initially designed to “treat jet lag and boost energy for truck drivers” (Hollensen, 2012). In today's era, Red Bull is commonly used as an energy drink; like coffee, and as a mixer in alcoholic drinks, like Red Bull Wings and the Jägerbomb. This aligns with the company's focus on the younger generations of partygoers and post-secondary students.

Red Bull has been able to create and sustain a competitive advantage in the sports drink industry by setting a goal and expanding from it. Red Bull was launched in hopes of capitalizing on extreme sports such as snowboarding and

The company is able to continually satisfy the needs of the market, arousing the customer with exciting new promotions and events which challenge the limits of human belief. For example, the Red Bull sponsored BMX events where the riders are attempting and completing unseen tricks and ‘death defying’ acts on a weekly basis.