Communication Adv - Lesson 2: Internet & Social Media
Beer Marketing Case Study: Koch Brewing Company
1. KB
Koch Brewing Company
Est. 1913
CASE ANALYSIS
Jason Tham | COMM 621 | Jan. 29, 2013 | St. Cloud State University
2. OVERVIEW
• Koch Brewing Company, Cincinnati, OH
KB • Microbrewery; high quality beer in
southern Ohio, northern Kentucky &
southern Indiana
• Janice Brewer, Marketing director
• Laura Simons, VP of sales & marketing
• James Koch, President
3. OVERVIEW
• Long-term sales forecast based on past 5
years’ sales
• Sales had increased each year by 5% (ave.)
• Next 3 years: 7% each year
• President wants it 10%
4. PROBLEM STATEMENT
• Low advertising allocation
• Need to pursue non-trad./alternative media
• Want better brand recognition
• Aim: to be the most asked for beer brand in
Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana
The story goes like this… Janice was asked to prepare a long-term sales forecast…
Before deciding what’s the best marketing strategy, let’s look at some of the challenges faced. Low budget – pursue non-trad.Want better recognition – second in Ohio and Indiana
Koch brews premium beer. According to recent studies, premium drinkers are 30-49. THE ECONOMIST - Drinking culture: Overall sales in America dropped 1.5% and 2.3% in western Europe. These are factors determining sales for the coming years.
Opt 1: use of college girls to promote in restaurants, bars, and night spots.
Below the line advertising / regular media
Content Marketing - Internet and mobile, Win premium items online. Sharing (word of mouth) faster. Make online purchase available.
PEW Research study. Forbes recommended content marketing - create brand loyalty and an engaged community.Education on beer culture, brewing process (not to get cheap beer). Also, announce participation at beer festivals. Pull strategy: allows people to discover you; rather than you crashing into the party.