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SYNOPSIS
The objective of this report is to provide with experience in applying the concepts and
methods of marketing to a real world marketing opportunity. This exercise imparts a clear
design and practical knowledge on the implementation of marketing strategies and plans.
‘Rooh Afza’ has been selected as the product for the report and has been repositioned.
Not only the target market, but also the value proposition, packaging and pricing has been
changed. ‘Energy and health’ has been made the unique selling proposition for the brand.
Rooh Afza is traditionally known for breaking the fast during Ramadan, the holy month
of fasting for Muslims. But it has the potential to be consumed throughout the year, in
summer season especially as it has the mix of natural contents like roses, herbs, flowers,
aqua of fruits and vegetables etc, which reduces the thirst and provides maximum utility
in terms of freshness, energy, relaxation on one part and taste on the other.
The marketing strategy specifies the target market, positioning, competition and product,
pricing, place, promotion strategies. The report covers SWOT analysis, PEST analysis,
value chain analysis of the activities, and the BCG matrix to evaluate the current position
of the brand itself. All possible areas and topics have been covered in the report indeed,
that are necessary for repositioning ‘Rooh Afza’.
C O M PA N Y P R O F I L E
This company is both in India and Pakistan because at the time of partition some brothers
migrated to Pakistan and setup shop there. I believe this company is from Hyderabad
originally anyway it doesn’t matter; we have many Hamdard medical halls in Hyderabad,
managed by the Hamdard family.
Hamdard, 'the global house of herbal products' is a household name in Pakistan and is
known worldwide having a very large product range. Hamdard is engaged in production
of medicines under Greco-Arab System of Medicine. Herbal medicines are natural
medicines, simple to use and have no adverse side effects. The great man HAKIM
SAYEED established “Hamdard” in 1948.
Right now Hamdard has approximately 300 products. The products are produced in three
different forms i.e. liquids, solids, and semi solids. The products range fulfills the health
requirements from all age groups i.e. from infants to aged persons. Hamdard has a full
range of medicines for the cure of various diseases. The different strategic business units
of Hamdard are as follows:
Hamdard’s cosmetics.
Hamdard’s sharbat/drinks.
Hamdard’s herbal medicines.
PRODUCT PROFILE
Rooh Afza is a popular concentrated sharbat invented by Hakeem Abdul Majeed and
manufactured by the companies he founded, Hamdard (Wakf) Laboratories, India and
Hamdard (Wakf) Laboratories, Pakistan, since 1907. The inventor never explained his
choice of the name Rooh Afza, English speakers often refer to it as 'rose syrup'. It is a
natural cold drink and a blend of pure crystalline sugar, distilled extracts of citrus
flowers, aquas of fruits, vegetables and cooling herbal ingredients processed to impart its
taste. Hakeem Abdul Majeed claimed that Rooh Afza was concocted using Unani
medical principles. However, it is said that Rooh Afza means "that which nurtures your
soul" because "rooh" means soul and "afza" means which nurtures.
“If you look at its color, it enchants your heart. If you taste it, you find its flavor
enlivening. In fragrance it excels other flowers. In efficacy it is quite an elixir. Its
refreshing and invigorating effect is beyond reckoning. A sharbat like Rooh Afza
has never been produced, nor ever shall be."
P R O B L E M I D E N T I F I C AT I O N
Defining the problem and objectives is often the hardest step in the research process. The
manager may know that something is wrong, without knowing the specific causes.
As we are repositioning Rooh Afza, so our primary objective was enhancing the usage by
identifying a new segment with new packaging.
RESEARCH ANALYSIS
We searched questionnaire online on the basis of which we have done research and need
analysis and identified the problems. And this research further helps us in making our
decision more justified.
SECTION 1
Income Response
2000-----5000 18%
5000-----10000 16%
10000-----20000 18%
20000-----30000 16%
30000-----40000 12%
40000-----50000 0%
50000 + 16%
Did not mention 4%
Factors Results
Quality 58%
Advertisements 12%
Brand image 20%
Family preferences 12%
Price 20%
Taste 66%
Packaging 2%
Drinks Response
Tops 4%
Frost 14%
Nestle 20%
Shezan 4%
Country 2%
Tang 24%
Pepsi and coke 20%
Other gas bottles 8%
Other juices 4%
Options Response
Fruit juices 37%
Rooh Afza 39%
Jam-e-Shireen 15%
Others 9%
SECTION 2
Option Result
Rooh Afza 100%
Options Response
Yes 82%
No 18%
Options Results
Good 41%
Better 18%
Best 14%
Just right 27%
Options Results
Very much satisfied 28%
Just satisfied 58%
Not much satisfied 6%
Dissatisfied 4%
Options Results
Packaging Change 62%
Flavor change 16%
Color change 14%
No change 8%
Q6: - Response of people about Rooh Afza that whether it’s good for health or not:
Options Response
Yes 54%
No 16%
No comments 30%
SECTION 3
Q1: - The basic thing that people like about Rooh Afza:
Options Results
Taste 56%
Color 14%
Contents 10%
After effects 16%
Everything 4%
Nothing 0
Options Result
Buy it 78%
Don’t buy it 22%
N E E D A N A LY S I S
Rooh Afza is said to be very tasty and sweet. It is often mixed with milk, sugar, and ice.
Sometimes people make it with ice cream. Rooh Afza is traditionally made in preparation
for breaking the fast during Ramadan, the holy month of fasting for Muslims.
Now we are repositioning it as an energizer ROOH AFZA, the purpose for repositioning
it is to increase the usage of the product. Now it will be used as energy drink through out
the year and make it appealing for every class as an energy drink.
It has not been found out yet how the founder of Hamdard came upon the name 'Rooh
Afza'. Some think that this name is the product of his mind. Others express the view that
it came from some book of ancient myths and legends. Of such books, one is very
famous; the 'Masnavi Gulzar-e-Nasim' which was first published around 1254 Hijri. In
this book, the name of a character is 'Rooh Afza' who, according to the writer, was the
daughter of Muzaffar Shah, the King of Firdaus (Heaven).
THE CONCEPT
The product concept defines the purpose of the product, its suitability and business
advantages for the envisaged market. If a product is derived from a poorly defined
concept, no amount of advertising can sell it.
COMPETITORS
Rooh Afza
Direct Indirect
competitors competitors
Jam-e-Shireen.
Red bull
Taskeen-e-Rooh.
Gastrode
Shezan squash.
Energile
Tops squash.
Glucose D
Mitchelles squash.
Frost.
Nestle.
Tops.
Shezan.
Tang.
Coke drinks.
Limopani
Other gas bottle drinks.
Other juices.
Good design contributes to product usefulness. Another way to add customer value is
through distinctive product style and design. A sensational style may grab attention and
produce pleasing aesthetics. The reason for changing the style and design of Rooh Afza is
to attract the higher class as they are magnetized towards attractive and eye catchy
packaging.
Rooh Afza is bringing in the pet bottle which is east to carry. The pet bottle would be of
300 ml. Apart from the pet bottles, the family packs remain in two different sizes, i.e. 800
ml and 1500 ml.
Sachets are also being introduced for the first time which is really easy to use, especially
for sportsmen, athletes and people on the field.
S E G M E N TAT I O N
Rooh Afza is now identified as an energy drink, which gives energy instantly that also
naturally. As it has all the natural ingredients it is best for people who are engaged in
sports activities like professional athletes, students at school/college/university level, then
people exposed to the heat of the sun, working out-doors which de-hydrates them and
only water can not do the work. An excellent product for health conscious people who
prefer having things made out of natural ingredients. Mostly used by citizens living in
urban areas.
TARGET MARKET
DEMOGRAPHICS
Age:
13 – 35 (people engaged in sports activities / professional athletes)
20 – 40 (field workers)
8 and above (no field required)
Gender:
Males and Females
Income:
15,000 Rupees and above per Household (A Income Class of Pakistan)
Occupation:
Professional Athletes, Sportsmen, Professionals, Students, Housewives
Family Size:
In Pakistan, the average family size is of about 6-7 people per household
Race:
Any
Religion:
Any
GEOGRAPHIC S
Location:
Karāchi
Lahore
Faisalabad
Rāwalpindi
Multān
Hyderābād
Gujrānwāla
Peshāwar
Quetta
Islāmābād
Sargodha
Siālkot
Bahāwalpur
Density:
Urban & Suburban
Climate:
Since it is an energy drink it is not restricted to a certain climate.
PSYCHOGRAPHICS
Life Style:
Health conscious people who exercise and avoid energy drinks which have artificial
flavorings and ingredients such as high content of caffeine, which is harmful for the
body. These kinds of drinks are especially avoided by professional athletes.
Social Class:
It’s an economical drink which can be afforded by anyone especially the sachet.
BEHAVIORAL
Occasions:
The drink is very popular in Ramadan, again the main reason being that it gives instant
energy when the fast is broken. But now it will be used all round the year.
BENEFITS
USAGE STATUS:
LOYALTY STATUS:
People are very loyal towards the name “ROOH AZFA ”, as it has been there since ages
and has a very reputable name. The mere mention of Rooh Afza’a name gives out every
thing. People know if it’s Rooh Afza then it excels in quality.
The attitude towards Rooh Afza is immensely positive. Approximately 82% of the
population drinks Rooh Afza. People who like Rooh Afza are crazy about it but people
who don’t like it run away from it, but the dislike towards it is very low.
M A R K E T I N G S T R AT E G Y
PRODUCT
You may feel thirsty or just want to have something the then answer to your thirst is the
drink Rooh Afza. A refreshing and delicious drink good for sunstroke, quenching the
thirst, palpitation, nausea and other summer complains. We have repositioned it after
identifying a new segment we are increasing its usage for that we are coming up with
small 300 ml bottles easy to carry especially for our new targeted market and sachets for
convenience plus 500 ml bottle.
Keora.
Citrus flowers.
Rose.
Red food Colour.
Preservatives.
PRODUCT LEVELS
Core Product:
A drink that quenches the thirst.
Actual Product
Rooh Afzah sharbat.
PRODUCT ATTRIBUTES
A refreshing and delicious drink good for sunstroke, quenching the thirst, palpitation,
nausea and other summer complains. Because of it’s being in convenient will be available
in sachets and small bottles easy tu use for our new segment customers now can have
Rooh Afza whenever they want and wherever they want.
PRODUCT BRANDING
Rooh Afza is a registered trademark of Hamdard Laboratories (WAQF) Pakistan. Brand
repositioning strategy has been practiced by choosing the existing brand name “Rooh
Afza” but due to some drawbacks and in order to enhance its usage we are repositioning
it.
PRODUCT PACKAGING
As people are becoming more and more health conscious day by day, Rooh Afza will be
packed in 350ml. and satchel easy to carry costly for the firm but customer satisfaction
and quality product transfer is a duty of Hamdard laboratories (WAQF) Pakistan.
PRODUCT LABELLING
The labeling of the bottles and satchel Rooh Afza will be highlighting the positioning i.e.
“Energizer of the Soul”
PRICE
Marketing objective i.e. market share leadership through price penetration (lower price
for getting maximum market share).
Marketing mix strategies.
Costs.
Other organizational considerations.
The market and demand.
After considering the costs, competitor prices, marketing objectives, consumer perception
of price and other factors, the price that have been decided are appended below:
Size Price
Pet Bottle 300 ml. Rs. 40
Family Pack 500 ml. Rs. 170
Sachet 10 ml Rs. 5
The prices have been kept low as compared to that of Rooh Afza’s competitors in order
to attract a large market and keeping in view the needs of outdoor workers. At this low
price with such high utility, no one would forego to buy and enjoy Rooh Afza.
PLACE
Rooh Afza bottles and sachets would be placed at all retail outlets in super markets
throughout the country. Keeping in view the target market, it will be made sure that it is
available in all the nearby general stores of playgrounds and parks.
The distribution will take place from the warehouses from where the distribution vans
will transport Rooh Afza cartons to the markets, and deliver the orders according to the
demand of the retailer right there.
Regional Sales Managers would be assigned this task to keep a check on the distribution
and supply management to make sure about the availability of Rooh Afza in their
designated regions
DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS
Customers
Retailer
Wholesaler
Stockade dealers
Zonal offices
Company
THE DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY
After repositioning the product the strategy we are going to implement is Pull strategy.
Through pull strategy demand will be created in the market through effectual promotions
and advertisement.
DISTRIBUTION AREAS
Initially All urban cities of Pakistan
Distribution Channel
First priority would be to deliver good quality product at the right time.
PROMOTION
PROMOTIONAL OBJECTIVES
Escalating customer awareness of the product.
Escalating customer knowledge about the product.
Escalating customer liking for the product.
PROMOTIONAL APPEAL
In promotional appeal we will highlight 3 main product benefits especially for the new
segmented market:
It quenches the thirst.
It gives energy, vigor to the body and mind.
You can have it whenever you want because it’s ready to drink.
PROMOTIONAL STRATEGIES
The promotional strategy for Rooh Afza would consist of the following sources:
Advertising.
Sales promotion.
Event Marketing
ADVERTISING
For the first six months, the advertising would be focused mainly on below the line
activities because promoting it as an energy drink is the main objective along with
spreading awareness about its benefits and how it is useful as a healthy drink. Above the
line activities would not be much aggressive as Rooh Afza is a well known product and
there is much awareness of the product in the market. Advertising will cover 60% of the
budget out of the total Promotion budget.
Newspapers
Jung and DAWN newspaper have the widest readership and circulation among our
targeted market; these would carry most of the advertisements for the publication media.
Also, the print ads will be published in other much read newspapers like be designed, i.e.
half page and quarter page.
Magazines
Magazines like Herald, Akhbar-e-Jaha and Sunday magazine will have insertions of our
full page Ads in order to create understanding and awareness for the product for the new
target market.
Television
Tele commercials will be aired on sports channels and news channels as the viewer ship
of these channels is highly common among the targeted market. Channels like ESPN,
Geo Super, Ten Sports, then , Geo News, Dawn News, ARY World
Billboards
Billboards will be placed at busy thoroughfares in big cities. Billboards will be our most
permanent and long lasting form of advertisement. The size of billboard advertisement
would be 25 x 10 feet.
There are 6 bill boards in the city on different locations which are;
North Nazimabad
Korangi crossing
Defence
Gulistan-e-Jauhar
Gulshan-e-Iqbal
BELOW THE LINE ACTIVITIES
Promotional Vans
Promotional vans would be deployed on public places which would distribute Rooh Afza
for free giving out the message of being an instant energy drink. This campaign of free
sampling would last for three months at least in order to make people aware of the
benefits and the attributes. These vans would be placed at places like Saddar in Karachi,
Bara in Rawalpindi, Anarkali in Lahore, etc.
Contests
Different contests among school/university going students will be carried out in order to
spread awareness of Rooh Afza as “THE ENERGY DRINK”.
SALES PROMOTION
To increase the sales with the new target market, offers would be made to the
customers. An example of this offer could be “You have a chance to win a 1000
CC Car by purchasing a certain Rooh Afza bottle, a look inside the lid would
decide if you’re the winner or not.” .
EVENT MARKETING
To capture the new target market .i.e. mainly the sportsmen and field workers.
Rooh Afza will sponsor all the sports events for six months.
As it is a tradition in Pakistan that boys come out in streets and then they have different
matches of Cricket, Volley ball, Foot Ball etc, we would sponsor all these matches which
would spread awareness of Rooh Afza.
Students are attracted by all these events and by sponsoring such an event will bring
much more publicity.
This will help in building the demand for Rooh Afza not only for the sportsmen but also
people at large because our have the tendency to follow sportsmen and when they will
see them drinking Rooh Afza, would also start drink it occasionally, if not regularly
Sponsoring Concerts
Every time someone sponsors a certain concert with the best artists it certainly becomes
the most talked about event in town. And Rooh Afza has a well reputed name so
gathering the best artists will not be a problem, and sponsoring it will certainly put the
product in the audiences mind.
S W O T A N A LY S I S
STRENGTHS
A popular summer drink that quenches thirst, maintains the water-electrolyte balance,
and acts as an instant source of energy for the body.
WEAKNESSES
Company’s inability to maintain sales varying with seasons e.g. low sale of Rooh
Afza in winters.
Threats
Seasonal variations in sales
Competitors
Ever changing customer preferences like, now customers ask for convenience
Ever changing external environment.
OPPORTUNITIES
THREATS
The biggest threat for Rooh Afza has always been the competitors in the industry.
Prices and the inflation rate is increasing day by day , this reduces the purchasing
power of the customer and the lower income groups could find it difficult to afford
Rooh Afza which would directly leave a negative impact on the revenue.
CONCLUSION
Hamdard has the most prestigious name for the health care products. With the benefit of
the name Hamdard has been immensely successful with its drink “ROOH AFZA. The
technology Hamdard has, the domestic market situation and their international experience
will surely enable them to maintain their motto. The target market of this product will be
mainly the sportsmen, professional athletes, field workers, health conscious and time
oriented people. By repositioning Rooh Afza, it will boost its profit and will get more
level of customer satisfaction. Hamdard uses refined sugar, distilled aqua extracts of
fruits and herbs that give it an exotic flavor. Hamdard always try to provide its consumers
with the premium quality in hygienic conditions. For Hamdard quality comes first so it
has equipped its labs with the latest and best quality machines. Hamdard has set its price
within the range of possible prices determine by market demand and cost, competitors
cost, prices in which there is hardly any change. For promotion there will be six
billboards put up in different areas of the city, ads in newspapers and TV channels. There
will also be activities like sponsoring matches and concerts.
The opinion of people towards taste and freshness of Rooh afza is excellent. The overall
experience of people is good but this should be looked into as more customers are
satisfied and the more Hamdard’s goodwill would be enhanced