Explain how has Radant Beauty used the elements of its marketing mix to meet the needs and wants of its target market (Generation Me). Your answer must clearly indicate the specific activities that Radiant Beauty undertook under the headings of:-  PRICE (The answer should go beyond merely regurgitating the actual price quoted in the case and clearly explain the pricing strategy that the company utilized_.  CONSUMER BENEFITS Notes: Bother answers must be relevant to the case and must be based on sound marketing principles and the insights you gleaned from analyzing the case.

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Explain how has Radant Beauty used the elements of its marketing mix to meet the needs and wants of its target market (Generation Me).

  • Your answer must clearly indicate the specific activities that Radiant Beauty undertook under the headings of:- 
  1. PRICE (The answer should go beyond merely regurgitating the actual price quoted in the case and clearly explain the pricing strategy that the company utilized_. 
  2. CONSUMER BENEFITS

Notes:

  • Bother answers must be relevant to the case and must be based on sound marketing principles and the insights you gleaned from analyzing the case.
  •  
A Radant Beauty for a New Generation When Sam Rainer launched Radant Beauty in the
USA in spring 2021, it was with a clearly articulated marketing strategy - a hefty first-year
sales goal of $1.7 Million. Nine months after rollout, Rainer's plan seemed to have worked
quite well. His skincare company and product line had already topped the $1 Million mark
and showed no signs of slowing.
The line was formerly owned Zirh Skin Nutrition, a male skincare line that was acquired
by Shisheido in 2000. Rainer immediately recognized an underserved market segment
among young people ages fifteen to twenty-nine, a group he called "Generation Me". A
combination of Generation X and Generation Y, Generation Me had long been ignored by
the more recognized skincare companies, which tended to make products to help older
consumers fight such skin ailments as wrinkles and recondition ageing skin. No serious
conservatively priced high-end skin care solutions existed for young skin problems, such
as oily skin, combination skin, and acne. That is, until Radant Beauty entered the market.
Radant Beauty's twelve-product line was developed by a group of dermatologists focusing
on prevention and maintenance rather than repair. Although the products are serious
skincare, their names all tie into the lingo used by the Generation Me market. Clean Me
face wash, Scrub Me Gently facial scrub, Make Me Soft facial moisturizer, Help Me acne
cream, Renew Me face peel, Make Me Moist body lotion, Rub Me message oil, Wash Me
Everywhere body wash, Scrub Me Harder body scrub, Heal and Protect Me face and body
cream for calming and reducing redness, and newest product, Shield Me sunscreen get with
SPF 15. Radant Beauty intends to focus exclusively on skin care- and not branch out into
cosmetics - in order to avoid losing the message of serious skincare. So, with only eleven
products when the line was launched. Shield Me was added in Spring 2002).
How did Radant Beauty ring up so many sales in such a short period of time? The starting
point was zeroing onto the Generation Me market. Rainer wanted to identify what a fifteen
to twenty-nine-year-old wanted. He found that they were consumers concerned about "me"
and wanted products exclusively for "me". Once the market was clearly identified, Rainer
developed a product line to meet its needs and wants. That is why none of the flagship
products contained sun protection.
Generation Me likes to look tan, and Radant Beauty products are geared toward a youthful
market. The new Shield Me seems to send a conflicting message, but the SPF 15 only gives
enough protection not to burn during daily activities. Also appealing to the larger target
market is the product packaging. Colourful products packaged in clear bottles with funky
writing attract interest. Creamier products are in an innovative style of packaging referred
to as a "tattle" which is a tube and bottle combined, which prevents accidental discharge
of the product.
Once the market and products were ready, Radant Beauty introduced them to high-end
retailers like Henri Bedel, Bloomingdale's, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom. The idea was to
build relationships with stores, train store personnel, and make brochures, literatures, and
samples available to store customers. Radant Beauty co-sponsored a Teen Appreciation
Day at Bloomingdale's during the 2001 back-to-school season with Ralph fragrances, Tony
& Tina cosmetics, and Lucky magazine. Teens received free facials and makeovers during
the event, which generated a month's worth of sales for Radant Beauty in a single day. The
cost of the sponsorship was minimal.
Keeping promotion costs minimal has been a key tactic for Rainer. Rather than roll out his
new product and company with a pricey national advertising campaign, he chose to use
catalogue inserts, postcards, in-store support combined with a heavy sampling programme,
and store events like the Teen Appreciation Day. Low promotional costs help Radant
Beauty make the most of its pricing strategy. Price points range from $15 for the Rub Me
and Scrub Me products to $20 for Help Me acne products.
In a market full of high-priced products aimed at older consumers, Radant Beauty is
certainly poised to be a long-term success. Radant Beauty brings together a fun, cool
skincare line (that's still serious and effective) with the niche market it was designed to
serve.
Transcribed Image Text:A Radant Beauty for a New Generation When Sam Rainer launched Radant Beauty in the USA in spring 2021, it was with a clearly articulated marketing strategy - a hefty first-year sales goal of $1.7 Million. Nine months after rollout, Rainer's plan seemed to have worked quite well. His skincare company and product line had already topped the $1 Million mark and showed no signs of slowing. The line was formerly owned Zirh Skin Nutrition, a male skincare line that was acquired by Shisheido in 2000. Rainer immediately recognized an underserved market segment among young people ages fifteen to twenty-nine, a group he called "Generation Me". A combination of Generation X and Generation Y, Generation Me had long been ignored by the more recognized skincare companies, which tended to make products to help older consumers fight such skin ailments as wrinkles and recondition ageing skin. No serious conservatively priced high-end skin care solutions existed for young skin problems, such as oily skin, combination skin, and acne. That is, until Radant Beauty entered the market. Radant Beauty's twelve-product line was developed by a group of dermatologists focusing on prevention and maintenance rather than repair. Although the products are serious skincare, their names all tie into the lingo used by the Generation Me market. Clean Me face wash, Scrub Me Gently facial scrub, Make Me Soft facial moisturizer, Help Me acne cream, Renew Me face peel, Make Me Moist body lotion, Rub Me message oil, Wash Me Everywhere body wash, Scrub Me Harder body scrub, Heal and Protect Me face and body cream for calming and reducing redness, and newest product, Shield Me sunscreen get with SPF 15. Radant Beauty intends to focus exclusively on skin care- and not branch out into cosmetics - in order to avoid losing the message of serious skincare. So, with only eleven products when the line was launched. Shield Me was added in Spring 2002). How did Radant Beauty ring up so many sales in such a short period of time? The starting point was zeroing onto the Generation Me market. Rainer wanted to identify what a fifteen to twenty-nine-year-old wanted. He found that they were consumers concerned about "me" and wanted products exclusively for "me". Once the market was clearly identified, Rainer developed a product line to meet its needs and wants. That is why none of the flagship products contained sun protection. Generation Me likes to look tan, and Radant Beauty products are geared toward a youthful market. The new Shield Me seems to send a conflicting message, but the SPF 15 only gives enough protection not to burn during daily activities. Also appealing to the larger target market is the product packaging. Colourful products packaged in clear bottles with funky writing attract interest. Creamier products are in an innovative style of packaging referred to as a "tattle" which is a tube and bottle combined, which prevents accidental discharge of the product. Once the market and products were ready, Radant Beauty introduced them to high-end retailers like Henri Bedel, Bloomingdale's, Fred Segal, and Nordstrom. The idea was to build relationships with stores, train store personnel, and make brochures, literatures, and samples available to store customers. Radant Beauty co-sponsored a Teen Appreciation Day at Bloomingdale's during the 2001 back-to-school season with Ralph fragrances, Tony & Tina cosmetics, and Lucky magazine. Teens received free facials and makeovers during the event, which generated a month's worth of sales for Radant Beauty in a single day. The cost of the sponsorship was minimal. Keeping promotion costs minimal has been a key tactic for Rainer. Rather than roll out his new product and company with a pricey national advertising campaign, he chose to use catalogue inserts, postcards, in-store support combined with a heavy sampling programme, and store events like the Teen Appreciation Day. Low promotional costs help Radant Beauty make the most of its pricing strategy. Price points range from $15 for the Rub Me and Scrub Me products to $20 for Help Me acne products. In a market full of high-priced products aimed at older consumers, Radant Beauty is certainly poised to be a long-term success. Radant Beauty brings together a fun, cool skincare line (that's still serious and effective) with the niche market it was designed to serve.
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