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This paper answers the following questions on the case study -
1) What are the issues in the case?
2) What was the background and context of the 2020 vision for ASICS?
3) Was it wise for ASICS to aquire the fitness app RunKeeper? How can the company best leverage this new digital asset?
4) Was it wise for ASICS to launch the lifestyle sub-brands Onitsuka Tiger and Asics Tiger? What is the most effective approach for marketing these sub-brands vis-vis the main ASICS brand?
5) ASICS is considering changes to the marketing mix of the core ASICS brand. What would you recommend going forward on issues such as -
a) Product Line
b) Channels to market
c) Communications
6) Do you feel the company is on the right track to achieving its 2020 goal?
7) What the risks associated with your recommendations and how do you propose to mitigate the risks?
8) Please prepare a case summary that highlights key marketing principles as reflected in the learning outcomes and how they were applied to the case?
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