This project can be roughly divided into five stages: 1. Interview with client (internal assessment of company) 2. Market research and analysis (includes Brand Inventory and Brand Exloratory) 3. Strategic and Tactical Recommendations 4. Final Recommendation 5. Presentation and Report Report contents include: Title page (1 page) Executive Summary (1 page) - What the report is about - What are your findings (strategy and key implementations) - What are some supporting evidence (internal and external) Table of Contents (1 page) 1. Background: Company history, brand portfolio, brand inventory 2. External Research and Analysis - In what market does the business compete - What is the market condition (Trends? Segments?Competitors?) - What does your consumer research reveal, describe consumer, demand, market potential 3. Internal Assessment and Analysis -What are the concerns from client interview - What are some issues revealed from onsite observations - What are the concerns from employee interview and assessment 4. Marketing Mix: - Product - Price - Place - Promotions 5. Brand Exploratory; Consumer Knowledge, Resonance Pyramid, Competitive Analysis 6. Strategic Recommendations - Positioning - Points of Parity/Difference, Brand Mantra 7. Tactical Recommendations (additional to support overall recommended strategy)

At project completion, you’ll receive:

• A 15 minute presentation
• A 12 page report that includes a brand summary and history, external research and analysis, internal assessment and analysis, marketing mix, Brand Exploratory, and strategic and tactical recommendations