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MKT305-1104-10 Marketing and the Virtual Marketplace
Phase 5 Individual Project
Sabrina Mergenthaler
Colorado Technical University Online
Professor Monique Georges
November 7, 2011
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Table of Contents
Executive Summary………………………………………………………………. Pg 3-8About the company……………………………………………………….. 3Business Management…………………………………………………..... 3-4Target Market and Customer…………………………………………….. 4-5Marketing and Sales………………………………………………………. 5Competition……………………………………………………………….. 5-6Business Operations………………………………………………………. 6-7Financial Projections & Sales…………………………………………….. 7Managing the Customer Relationship…………………………………….. 7-8
Situational Analysis……………………………………………………………….. 8-12Situation………………………………………………………………….. 8-10SWOT Analysis…………………………………………………………… 10-12
Strengths………………………………………………………….. 10Weaknesses………………………………………………………... 10-11Opportunities……………………………………………………… 11Threats…………………………………………………………….. 11-12
SWOT Table………………………………………………………………. 12
Product Strategy…………………………………………………………………… 12-16Positioning…………………………………………………………………. 14Positioning Statements…………………………………………………….. 14-15Positioning Strategy……………………………………………………….. 15-16
Competitive Analysis………………………………………………………………. 16
Marketing Goals…………………………………………………………………… 17
Marketing Objectives……………………………………………………………… 17-18
Strategic Initiatives………………………………………………………………… 18-19Pricing Strategy……………………………………………………………. 18Place Strategy……………………………………………………………… 18Internet…………………………………………………………………….. 18International Distribution………………………………………………….. 19
Promotional Tactics………………………………………………………………… 19-21Web Banner………………………………………………………………… 19Print Advertisement #1…………………………………………………….. 20Print Advertisement #2…………………………………………………….. 21
Budget……………………………………………………………………………... 22
Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………. 22
References………………………………………………………………………….. 23-24
Executive Summary
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About the company and the ProductsMasergy is a telecommunications company currently based out of Plano, Texas.
Established from the ground up, founder Barry Nalls developed the company in 2000 with a
mission in mind: to deliver a full suite of voice, data, and video services to the global enterprise
market (Nextone, 2002). Servicing America and many countries across six continents, the
company provides various forms of communication services from internet, television, and phone
to analysis and security for businesses as well as private consumers. Some of their most
reputable products include the QoS Video System and Intelligent Network Analyst platform
(Masergy, n.d.).
Business Management
Masergy’s management team is dedicated to performing with highly skilled and talented
individuals. Their value as leaders resonates as they demonstrate a keen capability with
designing and managing multifaceted systems, as well as defining and delivering outstanding
consumer service (Management team, 2011).
Chris MacFarland Chief Executive OfficerDirector
Robert E. BodnarChief Financial Officer
Tim NaramoreChief Technology Officer
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Scott StricklinSenior Vice PresidentGlobal Sales
John DumbletonSenior Vice PresidentBusiness Development
Cam AndersonSenior Vice President Operations
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Target Market and Customer
Due to the vast capabilities of Masergy’s products there is truly no market incapable of
being penetrated. As such, Masergy contends on a global scale making its presence known
throughout North and South America, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Australia. However, each
product they offer adheres to calling a particular consumer. For instance, the QoS video
recognizes the needs of individuals who enjoy the luxuries of high-quality and high-definition
products; engaging in sports and video gaming entertainment; as well as businesses that utilize
massive digital graphics and other related operations. Businesses in this category might include
program and gaming developers or international companies that use web-conferencing. With the
ever-expanding technological industry providing further clarity in televisions, computers, cell
phones, gaming consoles and various handheld devices it is likely to see the market for the QoS
video system continue to grow as well as the product itself to adjust with the demands of the
growing market.
The same could be said for the growth of the INA platform, which provides users a
simplistic avenue for monitoring the potential development of their company through
examination of website traffic. More and more companies are knocking on the screens of
worldwide consumers through the power of the internet. Long gone are the days of door-to-door
sales with the expansion of businesses to the web. With this flux in buyer behavior it is more
important than ever to understand the habits of online shoppers—a capability provided by the
INA at an all inclusive rate that eliminates the need for businesses to hire additional laborers to
monitor, analyze, and report. Whether a company is operated by one person from their home or
by thousands across the globe, Masergy’s INA brings informative data to the people that need it
most for making business decisions.
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Marketing & Sales
Growth of Masergy over the past decade has seen tremendous improvements and has
ultimately pushed the company closer to being a publicly traded company. Having witness a
32% increase in sales since 2007, Masergy’s earnings of $97.5 million in the final quarter of
2010 are only expected to grow further (Company Profile, 2011).
The company partakes in a variety of marketing avenues which include annual golf
tournaments for partners, trade shows, internet, television, and print advertising, and the
inaugural industry roundtable hosted in London (O’Connell, 2011). In building brand awareness,
there is no avenue Masergy will avoid.
Competition
Though Masergy competes with literally thousands of communications companies across
the globe, making up the largest contender is AT&T. Originally founded in 1885 under the
identity of American Telephone and Telegraph Company, AT&T once held a monopoly on the
telecommunicating industry. Since their entrance into the business world, the company has been
merged, sold and purchased many times over. It has come to its final home in Dallas, Texas,
making AT&T not only global rivalry for Masergy, but a local competitor as well. AT&T is also
recognized as one of the leading worldwide providers of IP-based communications, voice, video,
data and internet services (AT&T, n.d.). They extend services to business, consumers, and
government agencies, globally, nationally, and with all business sizes (AT&T Company Profile,
2011). The contend to hold the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network and the largest
international coverage of any U.S. wireless carrier, offering the most phones that work in the
most countries; the largest Wi-Fi Network in the United States; and the largest number of total
broadband connections in the United States (AT&T, n.d.).
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With its innovations still pouring out, AT&T sees a continual annual financial growth. In
fact, from 2010’s second quarter to 2011’s second quarter review, the company has witnessed a
revenue growth of 8.3%. In terms of actual dollars from AT&T’s perspective, that equates to
$1.8 billion dollars. Projected earnings for the company’s yearend revenue are grossly larger
than the already $31.5 billion they have generated in just the first two quarters of 2011. AT&T’s
long standing experience with consumers coupled with a strong suit in innovation will surely
keep this company on top of the telecommunications game for many years to come, but that
simply means Masergy will have to stay on its toes (AT&T, n.d.)
Business Operations
As Masergy dives deeper into the competitive world of telecommunications services, it
recognizes the need to focus business operations in areas that will project the company into the
future. Such areas will adhere to:
Generating recurring income through providing valuable
customer service and desirable products,
Increasing business assets by implementing innovative
approaches with regard to technology
Securing the income and value of the business by:
Creating demand for goods and services
Maintaining affordable services for consumers
Taking aggressive approaches to providing simple,
yet innovative products and marketing against
competition
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Controlling and maintaining quality and efficiency
of production activities, and
Advancing as a supporting business of the
community.
Financial Projections & Sales
In addition to the great achievements by Masergy Communications, Inc the company
performs at a steadily increasing rate. In fact, Masergy has seen a 32% growth in the last three
years alone (Company Profile, 2011). Plans for the future include hiring an addition 50 people to
support massive growth. In 2010, revenue reached a peak at $97.5 million, earning the company
the 122nd position in earnings for its industry. The projected earnings for 2011 are estimated to
spike to $116 million based on the current growth. Also, February of 2011 marked the entrance
of Masergy into the New York Stock Exchange (Masergy PE, 2011).
Managing the Customer Relationship
A key component to Masergy’s success relies on the relationship it maintains with
consumers. In striving to establish a long lasting, and mutually beneficial commitment, Masergy
intends to provide products and services at rates that are affordable to all consumers. To achieve
this goal, Masergy holds accounts to a case-by-case fee schedule.
To uphold unbeatable rates, Masergy will include price match guarantees, and use
selective marketing techniques to ensure our clients—old and new—receive the maximum value
from their services. Techniques will allow all customers to modify their account options
regularly in order to obtain the lowest cost throughout the year. Masergy customers will also be
held to no contracts—giving them a greater freedom of choice. Instead, Masergy will make
loyalty a priority through offering longevity deals and promotions, and referral incentives. Other
Situational Analysis
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venues Masergy may proceed with to obtain new clients will involve trial offers, and
no-cost/low-cost equipment.
Ensuring optimal standards are met Masergy provides a base outline of guaranteed
policies regarding products, services, and equipment. Masergy guarantees reliable, uninterrupted
service, regardless of any conditions; an easy no-cost-to-consumer product exchange/return
policy for damaged and non-functioning equipment (adhering to an abuse policy); and extended
service warranties for the duration of the relationship. On top of this, Masergy promotes
superior-quality customer service 24/7 via e-mail and telephone, and on a regular business
schedule (M-Sat. 7am-7pm) for in-house/in-business services/repairs (Masergy, n.d.).
Situation
The expansion of technology grows daily. Recognizing the universal need to
communicate is a crucial indicator of the advancements technology will strive to achieve in the
future. Each new generation born into the world is experiencing technological advancements at
only younger ages. Understanding this concept marks the future of all telecommunications
companies. However, because not all consumers within a target market will respond similarly, it
is necessary to segment within that audience (Grewal & Levy, 2009). Comparing the
homogenous and heterogeneous needs of consumers will enable Masergy’s marketing agents to
appropriately position products on the market (Georges, 2011). The homogenous needs of the
consumers for the QoS video would include a desire for absolute fine-quality. Businesses using
the most beneficial aspects of QoS video are going to be involved in activities such as regular
video conferencing, art and graphical data exchange. Individuals utilizing the QoS video will do
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so to enjoy the finer quality of graphics for entertainment as well as personal video engagement
activities. Their heterogeneous needs for the QoS video system will be based on personal desires
as demonstrated by the individual versus a necessity in order to provide quality products as with
businesses developing games and programs. Therefore, varieties of segmented groups for the
QoS video system may include socializers, gamers, computer program developers, families with
school-aged children, and artists.
Considerations for the homogenous needs of the INA platform will include the
requirement for a business to maintain a functional website based on flow of traffic. Depending
on the variable size of a company the data represented in the INA report will adhere to the
heterogeneous need to diversify products based on the sales of particular inventories. Internet
retailers, as well as brick and mortar retailers who conduct online sales will be contained in the
segments of this product’s market. Bloggers may even find some benefit to using this feature.
As stated, the evolution of the technology industry promotes a steady increase in all areas
of digitalized video and online retail. There is no reason to doubt the ability of these products
generate substantial revenue within their given market segments. As the demand for innovative
products rise, so shall the efforts of Masergy to provide those innovations at considerably low
costs.
In order to maintain value with all consumers, it is Masergy’s goal to continue its services
based out of the United States. The intention of this goal is to establish firm ties to being an
American company, and as such develop a relation with our political leaders to enhance
domestic conditions for the betterment of all citizens. This promotion is to be reflected inside and
outside of the company, as Masergy recognizes the positive culture of a company as a direct
impact upon consumers.
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SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Unlike AT&T who has had over a century in experience in technology, Masergy comes
to the table with the latest innovations in the world of telecommunications. Their high-grade
WNA platform performs on a superior network—making them the only provider of select
services across the globe. While AT&T has to arrive at this technology, it drives costs up
effectively. Masergy carries the advantage of not having a weighted history, and with that
carriage it does not have to respond to questions from consumers about why prices continue to
go up. Masergy also brings this superior package at a lower rate than AT&T ever intends to
(Masergy, n.d.).
Weaknesses
Not unlike their competition, Masergy has evolved by acquisitions, partnerships and
expansions. They have intentions of bringing the company to a publicly traded stock exchange in
the near future (Masergy, n.d.). However, perhaps publicity is also something that hurts this
company. Masergy is weakened by their small company size. The large demands of their
consumer base are not the only reason for concern either. This small sized company lacks
advancement opportunity for employees, as the current positions holders are in for the long haul
(“Masergy,” 2010).
Comparatively damaging, and partially due to the size of the company, Masergy offers a
limited service agreement. This service agreement highlights many stipulations, and seems to
lose the focus of consumers in the vague terminology outlining the conditions for which service
challenges will be met (Masergy, n.d.).
High-grade WNA platform that provides superior quality on all grounds including performance and price compared to AT&TInitiative in taking a proactive stance on server issuesInorganic growth by strategic acquisition & the intention to go public over the years.
ABRY merger
Becoming a publicly traded company
Countering security threats from hackers
Employee destruction
Strengths Weaknesses
Opportunities
ThreatsExternal
Internal
Small company size with large demands. Fewer than 200 employees. Lack of advancement opportunity due to size.
Limited service agreementsLink
SWOT
Analysis
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Opportunities
Notably, Masergy is far from being without opportunities. In fact, in addition to seeking
public trading capabilities, Masergy is on the verge of settling another merger. The merger of
Masergy and ABRY is set to bring many great changes to Masergy including an increase of
employees by about 50 people. The merger will also allow them to expand on many of the
services they already provide, while driving costs down for consumers (Engebretson, 2011).
Threats
Like many other companies who have expanded their services over the vast internet,
Masergy is put at risk by hackers. Masergy spends a great deal countering security threats from
those who would otherwise subject the company to such terroristic behaviors (Masergy, n.d.).
Possibly more destructive than hackers, are those threats which come from within the company
and spill into the external environment. As we are all aware, the internet provides people with a
shield that protects their identity as well as freedom to say what they want. On websites that were
designed to allow others an inside view of companies, we find a large amount of Masergy
employees lashing out and criticizing the business rule. For instance, one employee claims the
company needs to stay private in order to protect some skeletons in the closet. Others imply
arrogance of the heads and a heavy political atmosphere of the entire company. Others mention
the lack of growth opportunity for employees. Though stemming from within, these anonymous
posts carry damaging effects for the company who wishes to go public (“Masergy,” 2010).
SWOT Table
Product Strategy
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The QoS video delivers first-class IP bandwidth exclusively designed to dispense an
unwavering superior-quality video at all times and under all network conditions. The QoS video
is perfectly suited for plug and play operation at high definition levels on a dedicated high-
quality bandwidth. The service allows customers to enjoy such features in addition to
Telepresence video all while engaging in multiple bandwidth consuming activities with the peace
of mind offered by simple call set-ups and reliable network connections. Other benefits include
the ability to connect publically or privately to the network, without the requirement of a router.
Access to the network as well as utilization of the network as a backup source for data comes at
no additional cost to consumers (Masergy, n.d.).
Masergy’s priority in quality service also provides businesses large and small with the
Intelligent Network Analyst (INA) which acts as a real-time service monitor. The INA tools
allow businesses to track network traffic, application performance, as well as view and filter
traffic by application, port, protocol, IP
Fig. 1. (n.d.). VideoOverlay Network. QoS Video. www.Masergy.com
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address and QoS service plane. This service is provided at a low monthly cost to consumers as a
web-based portal. With no software or hardware required to operate the platform Masergy
provides businesses with monitoring solutions that consume none of the bandwidth, which
means better browsing for customers (Masergy, n.d.).
Positioning
Masergy currently operates in North America and in foreign markets around the globe.
Masergy’s communication network is not hindered by a lack of Ethernet in undeveloped nations
which makes it a highly competitive rival for any telecommunications company. Striving to
bring optimal performance at unbeatable rates, Masergy promotes connection when you need it,
where you need it regardless of any variable condition. Dedication and reliability is only the
beginning of the imagery connected with Masergy products and solutions. Masergy upholds
value in its customer service that is unmatched by any competitor, bringing to consumers
dependability and satisfaction guaranteed. Delivering peace of mind is a branding image lost in
Figure 2. (n.d.). Intelligent Network Analyst. www.Masergy.com
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much of today’s industries who seem to forget the value of quality service and upholding
promises. Masergy promises to protect your data while providing an unlimited backup source at
no additional cost because the company understands the commitment of their promise to bring
reliable, fast, and top-quality service to its consumers (Masergy, n.d.).
Positioning Statements
QoS Video-“Defining the next generation of optimal viewing for families all
around the world, Masergy’s QoS Video offers unwavering dependability and
security for a value unparalleled by AT&T.”
In this statement, Masergy recognizes that the product is available globally, but it is also
available to families on a budget. Also, it makes note of the major benefit of being secure and
dependable. Since other companies rely on wires and weak satellite signals, Masergy’s dedicated
service means fewer interruptions—an important tool during severe weather and other similar
events. To close the statement, we add that the value is better than any of our greatest
competitor’s—AT&T.
Intelligent Network Analyst-“For businesses large and small who want to take
control of their future by implementing the strategies of Masergy’s Intelligent
Network Analyst which opens a window into the world of consumers unlike your
typical host analysis.”
The positioning statement for the INA identifies that it is a tool capable of
handling the needs of businesses of all sizes. It answers to being a beneficial component
of developing the future web-hosting needs of businesses across the globe. Because of the
unlimited amount of web-host providers, including AT&T, Comcast, Yahoo, and Google
Competitive Analysis
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just to name a few, who also provide similar tools to monitoring web activity the
conclusion of the statement makes a comparison to any of these hosts.
Positioning Strategy
Of the many ways Masergy contends to stand out from its competitors the
company prides itself primarily on provisions that are solely conducted by Masergy. No
other communications company offers the dependable connection of Ethernet regardless
of environmental conditions. No other company reaches areas where Ethernet is
considered unapproachable. The service maximizes bandwidth usage to ensure top
speeds, and comes at a price unmatched by any competitors. Additionally, the small staff
of the company lends to an atmosphere of familiarity among consumers. Consumers are
not passed off to various representatives in a confusing system of departments; rather
they are serviced by recognizable individuals of one call center.
Perpetuating their image that “it’s about time people were given real choices; no
wires attached--” Masergy penetrates the market with the perception of total freedom and
choice to its consumers. Channeling the communications and sales directly, Masergy
promotes a general feeling of loyalty and trust.
AT&T’s long life in the world of telecommunication has promoted one thing above
anything else; and that is its brand name recognition. Strong brand names help to increase
margins by allowing the company to charge premium prices for goods and services, because
customers perceive a higher standard of quality. AT&T carries a wide variety of products.
Diverse products and revenue help shield the business from shocks in any one part of their
business. Different products have different characteristics. Those characteristics do not always
Marketing Objectives
Marketing Goals
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match; therefore, a company can lower their risk by investing in a business with low correlations
with other products. This lowers risk and increases the value of the business over the long-term
(Grewal & Levy, 2009). Due to AT&T’s long standing, they carry a robust financial position
which allows them to take on new endeavors and other risks. This also places their company in a
leading market position as Masergy’s number one competitor.
With a company that carries over 250,000 employees across the globe, and comprises
approximately 43% of the market share, it is no wonder AT&T makes such great competition
(AT&T, n.d.). Not surprisingly, AT&T only wishes to grow more and further dominate the
telecommunications industry. However, even with the $2.67 billion spent in advertising, and the
global targeting with a secure wireless and private individual segments building, the greatest
issue AT&T will come to face in their product comparison will be the same old wires and slow
DSL that even turtles find comfort in (Elliott, 2011).
As any growing company has goals with which it seeks to achieve, Masergy is no
different. Eventually, the company intends to expand into larger markets, and hold a position
among the top-ranking companies in the telecommunications industry. In the mean time,
Masergy is set on obtaining several more mergers and further developing itself as a publicly
shared company on the NYSE. In doing so, Masergy will enhance its position of market share.
Other goals for the company include generating a secured revenue base on all continents in
which it does business. While the measurement of their success will be most evident in financial
documentation, Masergy leaders predict that the real measure of their success will be reflected in
the provisions to the consumers.
Strategic Initiatives
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Quantitative
Profit—Increase revenue by at least 10% by the close of the fourth quarter
Sales—Develop consumer base additionally by 50,000 households within the next twelve
months
Market share—Improve market share to 10% by close of fourth quarter
Qualitative
Quality—Uphold the value and standard of quality designed services and products
Customer satisfaction—Gain 65% consumer awareness of Masergy in our target markets
Employee welfare—instate a company communication circular; generate better opportunities for
advancement; develop a professional and positive company culture
through company sponsored events and conferences
Social responsibility—Engage in local community projects, expand the term “community” to
include any market Masergy operates.
Masergy aims to be an organization of transformation—adapting to new technologies and
environments in which we enter. In attempting to strategically approach these goals Masergy will
initiate some of the following techniques:
Pricing strategy
To ensure our products and services can reach every home and every business,
Masergy will maintain a case-by-case charge to fill the needs of the consumers. Unlike
other services which carry a flat rate for services, Masergy will meet and beat all
competitors, including those with bundled packages.
Promotional Tactics
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Place strategy
Developing our customer relationship is crucial to the success of the Masergy
plan. Therefore, Masergy will utilize a direct distribution channel—whereby our services
are only offered through direct communication with a Masergy associate. To provide the
absolute lowest cost to our consumers, we will work with our vendors in a vertical
distribution channel. As well, Masergy will use intensive distribution methods to deliver
products to the retail global market.
Internet
Recognizing the power of the internet in capturing our target market, we will
utilize features such as blogs, social networking, e-mail messaging, and our own
informative site to bring awareness to our clients.
International distribution
Currently Masergy services businesses worldwide and in 56 various countries
(Masergy, n.d.). We will continue to reach these international markets using the same strategies
we use in the United States.
As with any company, Masergy desires to increase consumer awareness. Believing in the
message that “real people need real solutions” Masergy attempts to satisfy this objective by
implementing several delivery platforms that are designed to build awareness and increase
overall impression. Utilizing social media outlets such as blogs, Twitter, FaceBook and
LinkedIn, Masergy will inspire a message that dares consumers to “experience. Choice.” Below
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you will find two samples of print ads and a link to a web banner that directs consumers to our
website—a portal to the many web-based venues Masergy participates in.
Click to see our Web Banner.
*NOTE—Due to size, a one year marketing plan has been provided separately.
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Conclusion
Budget
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Using the revenues generated (approximately $97.5 million), Masergy will develop a
budget for marketing expenditures. Consuming five million, or slightly more than 5% of the
generated revenue from 2010, Masergy will engage in marketing according to the plan provided.
The marketing calendar lists the various social websites, magazines, newspapers, billboard
locations, radio and television stations and other avenues for which Masergy will promote its
products.
By implementing a strategic product positioning plan, building brand awareness, and
conducting various marketing techniques, Masergy intends to aggressively gain the marketplace.
While the small staff and limited budget are contentions with which Masergy must overcome,
true success comes on the satisfaction of consumers. In order to ensure our message is clearly
penetrating the market and upholding Masergy values, we will conduct frequent consumer
surveys, measure financial charts, and compare the components of our goals with the milestones
achieved. Masergy recognizes the market as the holder of all the cards, and in meeting the needs
of the market Masergy intends on generating a long-lasting, mutually beneficial future.
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