Asian marketing
Article Abstract:
Foreign automobile makers are placing their cars in popular Korean television programs and movies, hoping to increase sales. The market share of foreign automobiles in Korea has never risen above 1%, mostly due to the nationalist feelings of Korean consumers, and product placement marketing will try to change those attitudes.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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China is swamping South Korea with cheap bicycles
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Chinese manufacturing is producing higher quality items at cheaper prices, causing trouble for South Korean manufacturers, especially in the bicycle sector. Samchuly Bicycle Industrial Co. is one example of a business that was thriving before Chinese products entered the market, but is now struggling to compete and maintain its business.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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Twentysomethings no more: In Korea, it pays to be specific
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Marketing strategies targeting a specific age customer have proven successful for three South Korean companies. Cosmetics company CJ Enprani Co. saw its sales increase 70% only one month after airing television commercials targeting 27-year olds. A fashion magazine named 'Sure' and SK Telecom have had similar success due in part to the large cultural gap between generations as a result of rapid industrialization.
Publication Name: The Asian Wall Street Journal Weekly
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0191-0132
Year: 2001
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