Marketing Currents is a weekly current events news service that highlights unique and relevant business and marketing campaigns throughout the school year. The questions provided for student discussion will help to create a bridge between industry strategies/trends and the topics you are covering in class.
Gatorade is entering the energy drink category with a caffeinated spin-off called Fast Twitch. Click here to read the story at cnbc.com. Discussion Questions: What is competition? What is the difference between direct and indirect competition? Based on information from this news story, describe Gatorade’s new product. Who might represent Read more…
If semiconductor shortages, recession risks and the once-a-century shift in propulsion weren’t enough to keep auto executives up at night, here’s one more sleep disruptor: Consumers are keen to buy an Apple car before one even exists. Click here to read the story at Bloomberg.com. Discussion Questions: What is a Read more…
Usually, spilling ketchup on your clothes is reason to get mildly upset and reach for the stain remover. Click here to read the story at cnet.com. Discussion Questions: What is publicity? How do brands benefit from publicity? What is a publicity or marketing stunt? What is the goal of a Read more…
Early estimates suggest Florida is having a remarkable tourism recovery. Click here to read the story at skift.com. Discussion Questions: What is destination marketing? Why is tourism important to Florida? How did COVID-19 impact tourism? Why is destination marketing important to places like Florida where tourism is such an important Read more…
The U.S. Army launched a new marketing campaign calling on high-performing, goal-oriented youth from all backgrounds to consider Army Officership, a specialized path of service for aspiring leaders. Click here to read the story at prnewswire.com. Discussion Questions: What is a marketing campaign? What is a target market? Why does Read more…