Why Starbucks Succeeds Internationally If you have had the opportunity to travel internationally and visit a Starbucks, you may have noticed the stark contrasts between those locations and their US counterparts. I initially encountered these differences during a brief stopover at Singapore Changi Airport. While stopping in for a quick snack, I was greeted by […]
In March 2023 BeReal had 33.3 million monthly active users which is down from 73.5 million monthly active users in August 2022. With marketers asking themselves if this app is just a trend or another substitute for other social media platforms. BeReal’s head of field marketing, Julian Hislop, had stated the app is currently in […]
Blog Subtopic: Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior I’ve chosen Cross-Cultural Consumer Behavior as the subtopic for my blog. This broad topic spans various facets of marketing. However, in this inaugural blog post, I aim to clarify the essence of this subject. Consumer preferences naturally differ based on geographical locations. Even within a single country, there can be […]
Nike has gained popularity for their famous and compelling commercials. In general, Nike follows a simple template of having their actors overcoming a relatable challenge. Nike takes something simple into an emotional piece, because they aim it at the right audience and they localize the content. This leads the audience to connect with the brand […]
Starbuck’s massive coffee chain beginning in the United States reaches various continents. In 2000, they took on the Australian coffee market and quickly opened 87 locations within 7 years. Australia’s appeal was their large coffee market, strong economy, and Starbuck’s previous accomplishments within international markets. However, Starbuck’s failed to gain popularity among Australians and closed […]