Scania holds a strong position across Northern Europe, built on decades of trust in its powerful combustion engines. However, in the electric space, that legacy does not automatically carry over. Here, Scania starts on equal footing with its competitors. […]
Slovakia is a small Central European country of 5.4 million people, where price sensitivity is particularly high, especially during Black Friday. Consumers expect deep discounts, and most brands respond with aggressive, urgency-driven messaging. The pharmacy sector is no exception. […]
In Ireland, suicide remains a critical issue, with more than three times as many lives lost each year compared to road deaths. Samaritans is the country’s only 24/7 emotional support helpline, but in 2024 rising call volumes and increasing volunteer churn put this vital service at risk. […]
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The Latvian market discussed in the case is a very small one.
As a part of Soviet Union, Latvia is sensitive to both areas discussed in the case: patriotism and blood donation. […]
British telecommunications company O2 operates in a highly competitive and increasingly commoditised market. It faces pressure from both sides: major network operators, which invest significantly more in media and share of voice, and lower-cost challenger brands, which compete aggressively on price. O2 must find new ways to justify its price premium and strengthen its brand credentials. […]
Past governmental initiatives had often been met with skepticism and mistrust, stemming from experiences with mismanagement and broken promises. Romanians commonly perceive state-backed environmental campaigns as bureaucratic, inefficient, or prone to corruption (GfK Romania, 2022). […]
Denmark is a seafaring nation with over 7,000 km of coastline, and no Dane lives more than 50 km from the sea. The ocean, fjords, and local waters are central to Danish identity — emotionally, culturally, and environmentally. Yet despite this close connection, the sea’s health has long been taken for granted. […]
In Spain, crisps are more than a snack — they are part of social and cultural moments, from aperitifs to family gatherings. Between 2013 and 2023, per capita consumption of potato chips grew 150%, the fastest increase among all food categories, with the segment rising nearly 11% in value in 2023, especially driven by premium products. […]
Slovakia’s beer market has been in long-term stagnation, with radlers comprising 14% of total volume—a significant share compared to neighboring countries. Zlatý Bažant Radler 0,0, the original Slovak radler brand, had lost cultural relevance and faced a sharp four-year sales decline, competing against Birell, an aggressive, high-spending rival with 52% larger media budget. […]
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While makeup is often seen as a way to cover up, the research revealed something very different: 64% of makeup users under 25 — and 74% of NYXpm consumers — say they actually feel more themselves when wearing makeup. This powerful insight inspired the “True ID Card” campaign, which went viral and helped drive the strongest commercial results in the brand’s history. […]
