Colgate White shiny healthy teeth naturally By Anita Laila Rekha COLGATE-PALMOLIVE(PAKISTAN) LTD • A joint venture between CP USA & Lakson Group of Companies Pakistan • Incorporated in Pakistan on Dec 5,1977 Colgate is a truly global company doing business in over 200 countries. Product Mix • Fabric Care (Brite, Express and Bonus) • Personal Care (Palmolive soap and Palmolive Naturals) • Oral Care (Colgate Regular,Gel,Extra Mint,tooth brushes and Sparkle) • Surface Care (Lemon Max,Max liquid, AJAX and Azaadi) Facts Per Capita Consumption of Toothpaste in Pakistan is 35gms per person per year In comparison India has a massive consumption of 900gms per person per year Colgate the tooth paste! Cavity prevention Whitening Plaque prevention Long-lasting fresh breath Toothpaste and mouthwash in one Baking soda & peroxide Colors appealing to kids Code Of Conduct • Provide safe and quality products of value to consumers • Increase shareholder value • Offer opportunities for personal and professional growth to all Colgate people • Fulfill our corporate social responsibilities as a member of the global community Research Objective SURVEY Areas Covered • Garden, Clifton, Defence, Korangi, Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, Karimabad, Mehmoodabad, Malir, Gulshan, Landi Town, PECHS, Saddar, and Cant Station etc. Analysis!!! Which brands of toothpaste people of Karachi usually prefers? 11% 6% 18% 55% 4% 6% Colgate Close up Medicam Soda White Pepsodent Others What Attracts you most to buy colgate? 11% 7% 9% Price Packaging Brand Name & Image 73% Special Discounted Offers How many times do you brush your teeth daily? 14% 32% Thrice Twice Once 54% Are you satisfied with Colgate ? 1% 2% great extent Some extent 46% 51% little extent not at all What features do you usually look for in Colgate? Calcium & Flouride 11% 17% 20% whitens teeth & remove stains Fights Bad Breath 7% 32% 13% Oral Ailments 12- hrs germs protection Control Tarter Which of the following advancements do you expect in your colgate? 12% 9% Multi Features More Flavors 51% 28% Price Cuts Special Benefits What flavors do you and will you appreciate in colgate? 13% 2% 23% Regular Extra Mint 17% Ice Blue Sparkling red others 45% Normally what size pack do you prefer? 3% Family 39% 48% Large Medium Small 10% How often do you opt for new toothpaste ? 17% 31% 6 months 3 months 1 year never 6% 46% How do you find your Colgate prices? 3% 12% Costly 36% Moderate Reasonable Cheap 49% What other brands will you prefer if you do not get the colgate ? 7% 6% 8%9% 27% 34% Colgate Colgate Medicam Medicam Pepsodent Pepsodent 25% 27% Close CloseUpUp 9% 8% 19% 21% Soda SodaWhite White others others Why you prefer that colgate brand than any other brand in the market? Quality 8% 2% Reasonable price 8% 7% Flavors Brand Name 75% Promotional Schemes limitations • Short duration for survey • Respondents were not interested • Brand loyalty among consumers that’s why they don’t want to switch to another brand of toothpaste • Reluctant to try a new brand Recommendations • Brand Manager should spend at least one week in a month in the market to get market feedback about the brand. • Should start targeting teenagers in their advertisements. • Add colors and flavors which appeals kids like fruit flavors etc • Introduce a a medicated toothpaste in brand extension • Continuous sales promotional activities to be done Wake-Up – We’re Done!