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International Marketing Example
Wiem Azaiez
Linn Mona
Batool Awwad
Sharzad Fereiduni
Doron Rosenberg
Ekaterina Moustafina
Lisa Moore
Background….
• Established: 1988
• Ziva Gilad – a local spa technician
• AHAVA = “love” in Hebrew
• The native mud and salts have healing and rejuvenating qualities
• Core business: Dead Sea mineral based cosmetics
• Selling in Israel
Going Global…
• Mid 90’s – exporting to Europe and U.S.
• Shamrock owned by Disney Company invested in AHAVA and
opened the U.S market.
• Opened flagship stores Europe and U.S.
• Currently present in over 25 countries around the world
The Dead Sea
Some interesting facts:
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Why “Dead”?
One of the 7 wonders of the world
The lowest place on earth (-400m/-1300f)
Water contains minerals with healing and
rejuvenating qualities
• Healing potential for skin, heart and lung diseases
• The story of Cleopatra
• The largest natural spa in the world
AHAVA – Marketing Mix
Product lines:
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Source – facial and body
Men – skincare for men
Time – anti-aging
Pure – spa products
Dermud – dry and
sensitive
• Mineral botanic – soaps
• Mineral sun care
• Mineral makeup
AHAVA – Marketing Mix
Price:
• Penetration pricing strategy
• Source line products prices from 15$ to 25 $
• Most product lines start from $30 to $100
• “Time Line” is the most expensive due to high
concentration of minerals.
AHAVA – Marketing Mix
Promotion:
• In the past two years invested $20 million in marketing
and advertising
• Different approach for different markets
• Celebrities
• AHAVA music festival
• “Skin is in “ compaign, Ny fashion week
• Cuponrefund.com
AHAVA – Marketing Mix
• Distribution:
i. Israeli local market
ii. Ahava retail chain
iii.International expansion : 25 coutries in the world
• Online distribution : ahava.com and several
other websites such as amazon.com
SWOT Analysis
Strengths:
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Health and skincare benefits
Usage of natural ingredients
R&D
Ecological efforts to save the Dead sea, adding value to the brand
Environmental friendly manufacturing
– No animal testing
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Profitable growth, strong operational cash flow
Experienced management for domestic and international markets
Expansion of product offering
Manufacture located in the Dead Sea – saving transportation costs
SWOT Analysis
Weaknesses:
• Very small global market share
• High manufacturing costs (in Israel)
• 50% owned by Gaon Holdings Ltd. Enterprise
SWOT Analysis
Opportunities:
• Sustainable development of the Dead Sea natural
resources (environmental-friendly)
• Trend toward more natural ingredients in cosmetics
• The only company licensed by Israeli Government to
mine raw materials from the Dead Sea
• Situated in a tourist area
• Symbol of Israeli success
• Cooperation with TEVA (http://www.tevapharm.com/) in
development of dermo-cosmetic product lines.
SWOT Analysis
Threats:
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Dead Sea dehydration
Political Issues
Numerous competitors
Low brand awareness
– Lack of trust from global customers
• Environmental Activists
• Exploiting Israel’s natural resources for their private
profits
Conclusions:
• First mover advantage in marketing Dead
Sea products.
• Quickly realized global potential
• Offer a wide range of unique products
• Strong marketing skills
– Succeeding despite numerous challenges
• Strong financial growth
THANK YOU!
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