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CONTENTFactfileP&G Product line.P&G in IndiaMergers and acquisitionsFew controversiesSWOT AnalysisP&G – A Proud AdvertiserCustomer centric P&GConclusion
FACTFILEFounded – 1837 *(American multinational
corporation) Headquarters - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA Key people – Mr. Bob Mc Donald suceeded Mr. A.
G. Lafley, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive.
Industry - Consumer goodsRevenue - US$ 78.9 billion (2010)Net income - US$12.075 billion (2008)Employees - 120,000Website - www.pg.comProducts are available in 140 countries
P&G Brands Fabric & Home care :- Ariel, Tide, Downy,
Dash, Lenor And many more.. Food & Beverages :- Pringles, Crisco, Jif,
Folgers and many more.. Health care :- Metamusil, Vicks, Crest, PUR
and many more.. Baby care :- Pampers, Luvs and Dodot. Beauty care :- Olay, Pantene, Camay, Zest and
many more…
P&G IN INDIARelationship with India started in 1951RHL started manufacturing in 1964Affiliated product of P&G in 1985Procter & Gamble IndiaP&G USA - Increase in stakeTwo subsidiaries
MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS
Folger Coffee CompanyRevlon Inc - Max FactorGilletteWellaLaboratorios Vita-CommercialLong Chen Paper Co-LtdRecovery Engineers CoTambrands Inc. and many more………..
CONTROVERSY NO. 1Environmental Issues:Environmental Issues:One of the largest producer of air pollution Roughly 350,000 pounds of toxic chemicals
released annually into the air.
Procter & Gamble pledged to reduce their carbon emissions through following remedies:
Lose weight packaging.Save energy.Use more recycled content.Be compatible with waste management
systems.Comply with regulations and packaging
schemes.
P&G Future Friendly Program Designed to promote environmental
responsibility and consumer conservation education.
The goal is to show consumers in a very achievable way how to save water, waste and energy at home with trusted brands like Tide, Pampers, PUR, Ariel, and Duracell.
Nearly 80% of the energy used in a typical load of laundry comes from heating water.
consumers can reduce energy consumption and their utility bills.
Program first launched in the UK in 2007, in Canada in 2008, and the US and Western Europe in 2010. In the US, Future Friendly has reached more than 50 million households with consumer education.
CONTROVERSY NO. 2Logo controversy:P&G made a trademark that showed a man
in the moon overlooking 13 stars, said to commemorate the original 13 colonies.
The company received unwanted media publicity in the 1980’s when rumors were spread that their corporate logo was a Satanic symbol. Since
1851 - 1986
The company has sued and attempted to sue a number of companies.
However, the continuous media coverage prompted P&G to adopt an entirely new logo.
Since 1986 -2007
Promotion WarDirect attack of HUL on P&G.
Advertisement stated that Rin gives better whiteness than Tide Naturals.
Ad released on 26th February 2010 – Friday.
Why?
Upper Class Middle Class Lower Class
P&G moves to HCBan on HUL’s Rin Advertisement.P&G has to state in their Ad that Tide Naturals
does not contain sandal & lemon.
In early 1850’s P&G came up with product identification.
P&G started its first consumer advertising through Ivory soap.
Pioneers in sponsorship.Proud sponsor of mom.Recognized at the 57th Cannes Advertising
Festival.
P&G – Promotional activities
STRENGTHSOne of the best marketers in the world Product variety and diversification Tightly integrated with the largest retailers
in the US and around the world Product innovation Distribution channels all over the world
SWOT ANALYSIS
WEAKNESSESHealth and Beauty products limited to
Women Only Lagging behind in online media presence &
leadershipConstant innovation = higher prices for
consumers
OPPORTUNITIESHealth and Beauty for Men Doubling Environmental Goals for 2012 Utilizing online social networks Emerging markets New acquisition opportunities Selling directly to consumers
THREATSSubstitute brands that have a cheaper price Private label growth Slowdown in consumer spending in the US &
globally Key competitors expanding their product
portfolios through acquisitions Increase in raw material price
Consumers concernsConsumer Concerns Ageing Child Care Energy SavingPackaged Food
P&GOlay.Pampers.Tide Cold Water.Pringles Potato
Chips.
GROUP MEMBERSManish Jarani 2010202Chaitali Patil 2010224M Farhan Chaudhari 2010187Ramprakash Gupta 2010195Tejas Kshemkalyani 2010207Pooja Turrey 2010236