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New Product Development

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Distribution Channel Consultation

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Service Positioning

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Brand and Packaging Evaluation

Purfeel 21 Baijiu
Brand, Taste, Packaging & Advertising Evaluation

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Product Concept, Brand and Packaging Evaluation

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Product Taste Test

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Product Taste Test

Anheuser-Busch
Market Entry

Case Study: Anheuser-Busch

Market Entry

Project Objectives:
Anheuser Busch wanted to evaluate a series of entry options into the Vietnam beer market. These options included establishing a wholly owned subsidiary, working through an established importer or distributor or forming a joint venture with a large government owned entity.

Project Outcome:
As a result of our research, Anheuser Busch launched in Vietnam in 2008 through an import and distribution agreement with the GANNON Distribution Company.

Methodology:
Focus Group China conducted a series consumer and trade research by including C-suite respondents in key markets across Vietnam to evaluate the strength of local partner’s operations and to determine how Budweiser would fit into existing brand portfolios and business operations.