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Case Summary

TiVo

Case Number: 5-104-024, Year Published: 2004

HBS Number: KEL132

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Key Concepts

Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Market Analysis, Branding, Consumer Marketing, Product Management

Abstract

This case addresses a new product launch into the emerging interactive television industry and the role of market research in shaping the strategic marketing plan. The case illustrates the challenges of measuring and understanding probable consumer response and adoption behaviors given a technically innovative product offering. The competitive environment is dynamic, with competitors also poised to launch. But this company hopes to retain first-mover advantage, which gives them the burden of educating the right consumers quickly and driving rapid adoption.

Number of Pages: 8

Extended Case Information

Teaching Areas: Marketing

Geographic: California / US

Industry: Consumer Electronics

Organization Name: TiVo

Organization Department: Management

Organization Size: Small

Decision Maker Position: Sr. VP Marketing

Decision Maker Gender: Male

Year of Case: 2001