For one executive, the clearest sign that Neutrogena had lost its way came when their daughter started buying CeraVe facewash and moisturizer.
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Discussion Questions:
- What is a brand?
- How would you describe the Neutrogena brand?
- What is market share?
- How has the increased competition from brands like CeraVe and La Roche-Posay affected Neutrogena’s market share?
- Based on information from this story, what marketing strategies did Neutrogena fail to adopt that contributed to its decline in market share?
- How has the rise of social media platforms like TikTok influenced consumer preferences in the skincare market?
- What steps should Neutrogena take to rebuild its brand loyalty among consumers, particularly younger demographics?
- Why should it care about a younger demographic?
- What is innovation?
- Why is innovation important in the skincare and beauty industry?
- What is fashion marketing?
- Why are influencers important in fashion marketing? How can they influence purchase decisions and brand perceptions?
- If you were a marketing professional at Neutrogena, how would you suggest the brand could get their mojo back and help to reclaim more market share?
