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Apple’s iPod: A Bite of Innovation

             Marketing Plan




Presented by: Angela Romero-Monsalve
      Presented to: Prof. Perttula

           MKTG 649-3

               SFSU
Apple’s iPod: A Bite of Innovation

           Apple is a top tier consumer electronics manufacturer that differentiates itself by offering

design-oriented, user-friendly, innovative, and hip products at premium price. Steve Jobs, a

charismatic entrepreneur that pioneered the personal computer, the mobile computing, and the

digital music industry, led Apple. Unfortunately, Jobs passed away in 2011 and Timothy Cook

took over as CEO.

           Apple introduced the Classic iPod, a portable music player, in 2001. The main features of

the Classic iPod were a sleek design, ultra portability, up to 5 Gigabytes of storage, 10 hours of

battery life, and an easy-to-use interface at a price tag of $ 399. Since its beginnings, Apple has

diversified the iPod into many other models as a way to reach different target markets by

offering a wide range of price points and features. The price points in 2012 range from $50 for

the iPod Shuffleto the iPod Classic, which retails at about $2301.

           Although not everybody owns one, the iPod is a mass-market product becauseof its broad

appeal. In the words of Steve Jobs, “music is a large target market”. The primary target market

for the iPod segmented by demographics is teens to young adults belonging to middle and high

class. For example, 66% of iPod users have an income of $25,000 or above.According to CNN

Tech, 69 percent of iPod users are between the ages of 13-242. Lastly, the iPod is a product that

appeals more to males than females. According to StatsCruch “the median number of iPods

owned for males is 2, while the median number for females is 1”3.




1
    Apple. Retail Store List. 2012. Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/>
2
 Elmer-DeWitt,Philip. “You iPhone. Me iPod touch”.CNN Tech. 06/16/2009.Web. 02/20/2012.
<http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2009/06/16/you-iphone-me-ipod-touch>

3Garcia, Tony. “Numer of iPods Owned in a Female's and Male's Lifetime”.StatsCruch. 01/17/2012. Web.
02/20/2012. <http://www.statcrunch.com/5.0/viewreport.php?reportid=24005&groupid=659>
Segmented by psychographics, iPod’s customers are people who enjoy music, “cool”

products, gaming, and cutting-edge technology.Customers can also be segmented by the speed at

which they adopt a new technology, a process called the diffusion of innovation. Figure 2: iPod

Sales per Fiscal Quarter Chart illustrates the diffusion of innovation curve for the iPod4. During

2001 and 2002, the innovators—technophiles, tech “influentials”, and Mac devotees-- were the

first segment to embrace the iPod. The next segment were the adopters, who were interested in

the “cool” factor of the product. During 2005, the early majority adopted the product; the sharp

increase in sales in the graph represents this moment. After 2005, the late majority accepted the

iPod, makingit a mass-market product. Another reason for the surge in sales that occurred in

2005 was the release of different iPod models, such as the Nano, Mini, and Shuffle. This

extended product line propelled iPod sales through the proverbial roof, reaching 40 million in

2006.Up-to-date, the iPod has sold over 270 million units5.




                                 Source: Online Marketing Trends, 2011




4OnlineMarketing Trends. “Apple Sales Vs iPhone Sales Vs iPod Sales”. 02/11/2011. Web.
02/20/2012.<http://www.onlinemarketing-trends.com/2011/02/apple-sales-vs-iphone-sales-vs-ipod.html>
5
 Hollister,Sean. “The Apple iPod: 275 million customers served”.Engadget. 2010/09/01. Web. 02/20/2012
<http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/the-apple-ipod-275-million-customers-served>
An environmental scan for Apple reveals several important factors that might affect its

direction and actions. For example, the iPod is positioned as an industry leader, commanding

73.3% of the MP3 player market. Figure 2: iPod Takes a Big Bite, illustrates the market share for

MP3 media players6. The next close competitor is SanDisk, which has 9% of the market share.

Its core product is the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, which retails for $49. This MP3 player

resembles the iPod and it offers similar features at a fraction of the price. However, it doesn’t

have the brand recognition and loyalty the iPod has.




                                          Source: NPD Group, 2009


        Apple facedlegal issues with record labels and media companies, which claimed that the

iPod facilitates the use of pirated digital content. As a solution, Apple unveiled iTunes in 2003,

which is an online music and video store. More importantly, Apple faces legal and reputational

problems in the area of supplychain management. Some of Apple’s largest suppliers have been


6Karbasfrooshan,Ashkan. “Yahoo/Sansa’s Music Player Foray: 100M iPods too Late?”. Watch Mojo. 04/2009.
Web. 02/20/2012. < http://www.watchmojo.com/web/blog/?p=1426>
accused of illegal labor practices and sweatshop-like working conditions. Foxconn, a key

supplier, has been under investigation for the high rate of suicides in its factory as well as a

couple of explosions. Pegatron Corp, which is another important supplier, was recently in the

news for a factory explosion, which injured 61 and hospitalized 23employees7. While the U.S.

government was not involved, the Chinese government and several NGOs were investigating the

case. If not managed properly, this situation could be a public relations nightmare for Apple, now

that it has claimed the tittle of most valued company in the world.


        The iPod was envisioned for customers on the go, who value style and entertainment. The

iPod’s core product benefits are mobility, functionality, style, and entertainment. The iPod is

portable handheld device that delivers entertainment--music, video, and games—and Internet

connectivity through Wi-Fi. Lastly, the iPod’s design is intuitive and stylish, appealing to a wide

sector of the population. However, Apple recognizes that not all the population has the same

needs, which is why it differentiated the iPod.


        Apple has differentiated the iPod, as an attempt to reach additional market segments, by

offering a wide price range and diverse product characteristics. Specifically, Apple has created

four main devices with incremental price points and features. The iPod shuffle is the lowest price

point, retailing for $50. It is a small, sleek, and portable MP3 player. This product is aimed a

people of lower income and socioeconomic status. The iPod Nano has a middle range price

point, retailing at $130. This product is has an LCD screen and it plays music and videos. It also

has a camera and comes with pre-installed applications. However, it is unable to run third-party

applications, such as games. The most popular product is the iPod Touch, which retails at $200.


7Johnson, James. “Apple iPad Factory Explosion Leaves 61 Injured, Some Workers Hospitalized”. The Inquisitr. 12/
20/ 2011. Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.inquisitr.com/170359/apple-ipad-factory-explosion-leaves-61-injured>
This product is aimed at gamers, primarily whitemale teenagers. Steve Jobs said, “it’s [iPod

Touch] a cheap gaming device, and Apple wanted to concentrate on getting the price down to the

magic $200 price point” 8. Finally there is the iPod Classic, which sells for $230. This product is

aimed at people who value high storage capacity and music quality, such as music collectors.


           Since the iPod is a product with a wide appeal,the ideal distribution channels must reach

the mass markets. Big box retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Target, are ideal channels because of

their large sales volume and market reach. Also, aproprietary company website, such as

Apple.com is necessary to explain the product benefits, to maintain brand image, and to engage

in direct sales. However, an Apple Brick and Mortar store is also necessary to showcase its

products and to allow customers to experience the iPod.Currently, Apple has 300 retail stores in

the world and they are the most profitable stores measured in terms of sales per square feet9. This

a key element in the marketing plan because when experiencing the product in a controlled and

designed environment, like an Apple store, the brand image is going to be reinforced in the

consumer’s mind. The last main channels of distribution are online retailers, such as Amazon and

Overstock.com. These retailers play a key role because consumers are shifting towards online

shopping and Apple wants to reach as many consumers as possible.




           Advertising is the best way to promote a mass-market product, like the iPod. In other

words, advertising is the best way to communicate and persuade buyers to purchase an iPod



8Kahney, Leander. “Steve Jobs: Why The iPod Touch Doesn’t Have a Camera”. Mac Cult. 09/09/2009. Web.
02/20/2012.<http://www.cultofmac.com/16110/steve-jobs-why-the-ipod-touch-doesnt-have-a-camera>

9
    Apple. Retail Store List.2012.Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/>
because it has the largest reach. Apple has crafted a precise image for its products portraying

them as hip, high tech, and urban. Moreover, the iPod’sadvertising campaign was presented in

mass-media channels, such as billboards, TV commercials, and print ads. The print ads were

published in magazines that targeted technology lovers, such as Wired Magazine. It also placed

iPod ads in magazines targeted to men, such as Sports Illustrated10. By advertising in magazines

targeted to men and technology lovers, Apple is able to reach its primary target market of male

teenagers and young adults.

           TV commercials, featuring the iconic anonymous black silhouettes dancing to a new pop

song, are another main pillar supporting Apple’s image. All ads feature dark silhouetted hip,

young people who are dancing with the iPod and its white headphones, contrasted with a bright

colored background.The first campaign had the slogan of “1,000 songs in your pocket”11. Since

the original campaign, Apple has unveiled several others, such as Dance, Vertigo, and Grid.

Also, Apple has used celebrity endorsements from artists, like Eminem, Feist, and U2 who

appeal to the young and trendytarget market. Moreover, Apple targets specific racial groups by

using traditional music, dance, and language from that particular group. For example, Apple

unveiled the iPod 5G with a commercial in Spanish called Mi Swing Es Tropical, Spanish for my

dance moves are tropical12. The commercial features young and stylish characters dancing salsa

and other tropical rhythms dressed in traditional Latin outfits. This commercial was aired in TV

Azteca, Telemundo, which are traditional Latin TV stations, but it was also aired in NBC during

10SportsIllustrated. Marisa Miller. 2007. Web.
02/20/2012.<http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2007_swimsuit/models/marisa_miller/07_marisa_miller_7.htm
l>
11Frommer, Dan. “The iPod's Amazing Evolution". Business Insider. 09/01/2010. Web. 02/20/2012.
< http://www.businessinsider.com/ipod-evolution-2010-9>

12“Apple  Releases New iPod TV Ad: "Mi Swing Es Tropical"”. Tech E Blog. 05/16/2007. Web.
02/20/2012.<http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/apple-releases-new-ipod-tv-ad-mi-swing-es-
tropical>
Heroes, the most popular TV show in 2007. Apple has targeted the teenage market by partnering

with MTV Music Video. In fact, several iPod commercials were either shown or premiered in

the MTV Video Music Awards13. As a result of these campaigns, the iPod not only became a

mainstream product, but also a pop culture phenomenon.



        In conclusion, Apple has unveiled one of the most influential products of the 21th century,

the iPod. The iPod has not only revolutionized the way we listen to music, but also how we

entertain ourselves. Apple ha created a product with a broad appeal and it has marketed the iPod

brilliantly, to the point of becoming a pop culture phenomenon. In fact, some critics say that the

iPod was the saving grace for Apple, which was struggling with weak finances and a blemished

brand before.




13Solomon,   Julia. “Enjoying The Ipod Commercials”. Article Alley. 04/27/2009. Web. 02/20/2012.
<http://julßiasolomon.articlealley.com/enjoying-the-ipod-commercials-870473.html>

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Apple's iPod Marketing Plan

  • 1. Apple’s iPod: A Bite of Innovation Marketing Plan Presented by: Angela Romero-Monsalve Presented to: Prof. Perttula MKTG 649-3 SFSU
  • 2. Apple’s iPod: A Bite of Innovation Apple is a top tier consumer electronics manufacturer that differentiates itself by offering design-oriented, user-friendly, innovative, and hip products at premium price. Steve Jobs, a charismatic entrepreneur that pioneered the personal computer, the mobile computing, and the digital music industry, led Apple. Unfortunately, Jobs passed away in 2011 and Timothy Cook took over as CEO. Apple introduced the Classic iPod, a portable music player, in 2001. The main features of the Classic iPod were a sleek design, ultra portability, up to 5 Gigabytes of storage, 10 hours of battery life, and an easy-to-use interface at a price tag of $ 399. Since its beginnings, Apple has diversified the iPod into many other models as a way to reach different target markets by offering a wide range of price points and features. The price points in 2012 range from $50 for the iPod Shuffleto the iPod Classic, which retails at about $2301. Although not everybody owns one, the iPod is a mass-market product becauseof its broad appeal. In the words of Steve Jobs, “music is a large target market”. The primary target market for the iPod segmented by demographics is teens to young adults belonging to middle and high class. For example, 66% of iPod users have an income of $25,000 or above.According to CNN Tech, 69 percent of iPod users are between the ages of 13-242. Lastly, the iPod is a product that appeals more to males than females. According to StatsCruch “the median number of iPods owned for males is 2, while the median number for females is 1”3. 1 Apple. Retail Store List. 2012. Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/> 2 Elmer-DeWitt,Philip. “You iPhone. Me iPod touch”.CNN Tech. 06/16/2009.Web. 02/20/2012. <http://tech.fortune.cnn.com/2009/06/16/you-iphone-me-ipod-touch> 3Garcia, Tony. “Numer of iPods Owned in a Female's and Male's Lifetime”.StatsCruch. 01/17/2012. Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.statcrunch.com/5.0/viewreport.php?reportid=24005&groupid=659>
  • 3. Segmented by psychographics, iPod’s customers are people who enjoy music, “cool” products, gaming, and cutting-edge technology.Customers can also be segmented by the speed at which they adopt a new technology, a process called the diffusion of innovation. Figure 2: iPod Sales per Fiscal Quarter Chart illustrates the diffusion of innovation curve for the iPod4. During 2001 and 2002, the innovators—technophiles, tech “influentials”, and Mac devotees-- were the first segment to embrace the iPod. The next segment were the adopters, who were interested in the “cool” factor of the product. During 2005, the early majority adopted the product; the sharp increase in sales in the graph represents this moment. After 2005, the late majority accepted the iPod, makingit a mass-market product. Another reason for the surge in sales that occurred in 2005 was the release of different iPod models, such as the Nano, Mini, and Shuffle. This extended product line propelled iPod sales through the proverbial roof, reaching 40 million in 2006.Up-to-date, the iPod has sold over 270 million units5. Source: Online Marketing Trends, 2011 4OnlineMarketing Trends. “Apple Sales Vs iPhone Sales Vs iPod Sales”. 02/11/2011. Web. 02/20/2012.<http://www.onlinemarketing-trends.com/2011/02/apple-sales-vs-iphone-sales-vs-ipod.html> 5 Hollister,Sean. “The Apple iPod: 275 million customers served”.Engadget. 2010/09/01. Web. 02/20/2012 <http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/01/the-apple-ipod-275-million-customers-served>
  • 4. An environmental scan for Apple reveals several important factors that might affect its direction and actions. For example, the iPod is positioned as an industry leader, commanding 73.3% of the MP3 player market. Figure 2: iPod Takes a Big Bite, illustrates the market share for MP3 media players6. The next close competitor is SanDisk, which has 9% of the market share. Its core product is the Sansa Clip Zip MP3 Player, which retails for $49. This MP3 player resembles the iPod and it offers similar features at a fraction of the price. However, it doesn’t have the brand recognition and loyalty the iPod has. Source: NPD Group, 2009 Apple facedlegal issues with record labels and media companies, which claimed that the iPod facilitates the use of pirated digital content. As a solution, Apple unveiled iTunes in 2003, which is an online music and video store. More importantly, Apple faces legal and reputational problems in the area of supplychain management. Some of Apple’s largest suppliers have been 6Karbasfrooshan,Ashkan. “Yahoo/Sansa’s Music Player Foray: 100M iPods too Late?”. Watch Mojo. 04/2009. Web. 02/20/2012. < http://www.watchmojo.com/web/blog/?p=1426>
  • 5. accused of illegal labor practices and sweatshop-like working conditions. Foxconn, a key supplier, has been under investigation for the high rate of suicides in its factory as well as a couple of explosions. Pegatron Corp, which is another important supplier, was recently in the news for a factory explosion, which injured 61 and hospitalized 23employees7. While the U.S. government was not involved, the Chinese government and several NGOs were investigating the case. If not managed properly, this situation could be a public relations nightmare for Apple, now that it has claimed the tittle of most valued company in the world. The iPod was envisioned for customers on the go, who value style and entertainment. The iPod’s core product benefits are mobility, functionality, style, and entertainment. The iPod is portable handheld device that delivers entertainment--music, video, and games—and Internet connectivity through Wi-Fi. Lastly, the iPod’s design is intuitive and stylish, appealing to a wide sector of the population. However, Apple recognizes that not all the population has the same needs, which is why it differentiated the iPod. Apple has differentiated the iPod, as an attempt to reach additional market segments, by offering a wide price range and diverse product characteristics. Specifically, Apple has created four main devices with incremental price points and features. The iPod shuffle is the lowest price point, retailing for $50. It is a small, sleek, and portable MP3 player. This product is aimed a people of lower income and socioeconomic status. The iPod Nano has a middle range price point, retailing at $130. This product is has an LCD screen and it plays music and videos. It also has a camera and comes with pre-installed applications. However, it is unable to run third-party applications, such as games. The most popular product is the iPod Touch, which retails at $200. 7Johnson, James. “Apple iPad Factory Explosion Leaves 61 Injured, Some Workers Hospitalized”. The Inquisitr. 12/ 20/ 2011. Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.inquisitr.com/170359/apple-ipad-factory-explosion-leaves-61-injured>
  • 6. This product is aimed at gamers, primarily whitemale teenagers. Steve Jobs said, “it’s [iPod Touch] a cheap gaming device, and Apple wanted to concentrate on getting the price down to the magic $200 price point” 8. Finally there is the iPod Classic, which sells for $230. This product is aimed at people who value high storage capacity and music quality, such as music collectors. Since the iPod is a product with a wide appeal,the ideal distribution channels must reach the mass markets. Big box retailers, such as Wal-Mart and Target, are ideal channels because of their large sales volume and market reach. Also, aproprietary company website, such as Apple.com is necessary to explain the product benefits, to maintain brand image, and to engage in direct sales. However, an Apple Brick and Mortar store is also necessary to showcase its products and to allow customers to experience the iPod.Currently, Apple has 300 retail stores in the world and they are the most profitable stores measured in terms of sales per square feet9. This a key element in the marketing plan because when experiencing the product in a controlled and designed environment, like an Apple store, the brand image is going to be reinforced in the consumer’s mind. The last main channels of distribution are online retailers, such as Amazon and Overstock.com. These retailers play a key role because consumers are shifting towards online shopping and Apple wants to reach as many consumers as possible. Advertising is the best way to promote a mass-market product, like the iPod. In other words, advertising is the best way to communicate and persuade buyers to purchase an iPod 8Kahney, Leander. “Steve Jobs: Why The iPod Touch Doesn’t Have a Camera”. Mac Cult. 09/09/2009. Web. 02/20/2012.<http://www.cultofmac.com/16110/steve-jobs-why-the-ipod-touch-doesnt-have-a-camera> 9 Apple. Retail Store List.2012.Web. 02/20/2012. <http://www.apple.com/retail/storelist/>
  • 7. because it has the largest reach. Apple has crafted a precise image for its products portraying them as hip, high tech, and urban. Moreover, the iPod’sadvertising campaign was presented in mass-media channels, such as billboards, TV commercials, and print ads. The print ads were published in magazines that targeted technology lovers, such as Wired Magazine. It also placed iPod ads in magazines targeted to men, such as Sports Illustrated10. By advertising in magazines targeted to men and technology lovers, Apple is able to reach its primary target market of male teenagers and young adults. TV commercials, featuring the iconic anonymous black silhouettes dancing to a new pop song, are another main pillar supporting Apple’s image. All ads feature dark silhouetted hip, young people who are dancing with the iPod and its white headphones, contrasted with a bright colored background.The first campaign had the slogan of “1,000 songs in your pocket”11. Since the original campaign, Apple has unveiled several others, such as Dance, Vertigo, and Grid. Also, Apple has used celebrity endorsements from artists, like Eminem, Feist, and U2 who appeal to the young and trendytarget market. Moreover, Apple targets specific racial groups by using traditional music, dance, and language from that particular group. For example, Apple unveiled the iPod 5G with a commercial in Spanish called Mi Swing Es Tropical, Spanish for my dance moves are tropical12. The commercial features young and stylish characters dancing salsa and other tropical rhythms dressed in traditional Latin outfits. This commercial was aired in TV Azteca, Telemundo, which are traditional Latin TV stations, but it was also aired in NBC during 10SportsIllustrated. Marisa Miller. 2007. Web. 02/20/2012.<http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/2007_swimsuit/models/marisa_miller/07_marisa_miller_7.htm l> 11Frommer, Dan. “The iPod's Amazing Evolution". Business Insider. 09/01/2010. Web. 02/20/2012. < http://www.businessinsider.com/ipod-evolution-2010-9> 12“Apple Releases New iPod TV Ad: "Mi Swing Es Tropical"”. Tech E Blog. 05/16/2007. Web. 02/20/2012.<http://www.techeblog.com/index.php/tech-gadget/apple-releases-new-ipod-tv-ad-mi-swing-es- tropical>
  • 8. Heroes, the most popular TV show in 2007. Apple has targeted the teenage market by partnering with MTV Music Video. In fact, several iPod commercials were either shown or premiered in the MTV Video Music Awards13. As a result of these campaigns, the iPod not only became a mainstream product, but also a pop culture phenomenon. In conclusion, Apple has unveiled one of the most influential products of the 21th century, the iPod. The iPod has not only revolutionized the way we listen to music, but also how we entertain ourselves. Apple ha created a product with a broad appeal and it has marketed the iPod brilliantly, to the point of becoming a pop culture phenomenon. In fact, some critics say that the iPod was the saving grace for Apple, which was struggling with weak finances and a blemished brand before. 13Solomon, Julia. “Enjoying The Ipod Commercials”. Article Alley. 04/27/2009. Web. 02/20/2012. <http://julßiasolomon.articlealley.com/enjoying-the-ipod-commercials-870473.html>