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GOOGLE CASE STUDY
Connecting search experience.
Presented by:
Reach Marke*ng
OVERVIEW Case summary
Analysis• 4P’s• SWOT • Competitive
Solution• Google Innovate• Android + Snappy• SoundCloud + Snappy
Conclusion
CHALLENGES GOOGLE FACES
4P’S PRODUCT
• Web-based products (search)• Operating systems (Cloud, Android)• Desktop applications• Mobile applications• Hardware (Cars, Nexus phones,
Chromebook)
PRICE• AdWords à $0.05 - $50.00/ day• Services and applications are free for users• Average hardware prices
• Android: $276• Chromebook: $150-550• Google Glass: $1,500
PLACE• Online• 70+ offices• 40+ nations
PROMOTION• Minimal, ad-free page favoured by many • Search > graphics• ≠ grand advertising efforts for Google search
exclusively (Year End search campaign, Youtube)
• Word of mouth
SWOT Strength Weakness
• Accessible and universal products and services
• Large market share (~70%) and brand image
• Heavy traffic• Strong financial position attracts
investors• Skilled engineers• Innovative culture
• Lack of income diversification (e.g. 97% of revenues from ads)
• Unprofitable products and investments
• Leadership & management• High turnover rate of executives• “Bench program” for executives• Need for defined roles
SWOT Opportunities Threats
• Acquisitions and partnerships to • New innovative projects and ideas• Technological trends (mobile
usage, robotics)• Expansion to international markets
(ex. India)• Increase in disposable income for
paid products
• Highly competitive market (other technology companies/startups and advertising platforms)
• Government and legal issues• Antitrust in Europe; Yelp charging
Google for bias• Lawsuits over privacy and
intellectual property• Decline in disposable income for
paid products
COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
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COMPETITIVE ANALYSIS
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FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
2014 2013 2012 2011
Total Liabilities 26,633,000 23,611,000 22,083,000 14,429,000
Total Assets 131,133,000 110,920,000 93,798,000 72,574,000
% Assets financed by loans 20.3% 21.3% 23.5% 19.9%
2014 2013 2012 2011
Total Equity 104,500,000 87,309,000 71,715,000 58,145,000
Total Assets 131,133,000 110,920,000 93,798,000 72,574,000
% Assets financed by equity 79.7% 78.7% 76.5% 80.1%
SOLUTION OVERVIEW
Google Innovate
Android + Snappy Sound
Android + Snappy
Google Innovate
SoundCloud +Snappy
Google Innovate
Business concept pitch competitionGoogle Science Fair IBM Global Entrepreneur IBM Programming Contest
Registration period • Start-up companies apply
online to be considered for the comprehensive screening process
Screen check• All information strictly reviewed• Interviews with team (pass or fail)• Legal group will review patent on
related concepts• Passing this process grants
participation on Pitch Day
Pitch Day• Live presentation recorded• Winning ideas will be published
on Youtube
GOOGLE INNOVATE C o n f e r e n c e E x p e r i e n c e
• 30% stake in winning company
Google Investment
• Google Incubator Project Manager • Google resources (e.g. engineering, marketing, design) • Google branding
Access to Google Incubator
• Does not round up in evaluation period• Breech of contract terms
Contingency
GOOGLE INNOVATE C o n f e r e n c e D e t a i l s
INNOVATION MEETS TALENT
Android + Snappy
ANDROID + SNAPPY I n t e g r a t i o n D e t a i l s
NEW SOFTWARE INTERGRATION
FILES JUST GOT SMALLER
SAME DATA MORE FUN
“Fun things come in small sizes”
ANDROID + SNAPPY I n t e g r a t i o n B e n e fi t s
Completive edge
Compliment Google Photos
Brand values
Attract more developers
SIMPLE FEASABLE REALISTIC
SoundCloud + Snappy
SOUNDCLOUD + SNAPPY C o m p a n y I n t r o d u c t i o n
343 Million users
12 hours of content uploaded/ minute
90% content reaches audience
Music streaming accounts for 31% of most viewed content*
Google• Technology (compression) • Develop targeted advertising
platform• Intergrade content into PlayStore• Google Music Sound Search
SoundCloud
Merge Level 1 Premium account with free
SOUNDCLOUD + SNAPPY P a r t n e r s h i p D e t a i l s
SOUNDCLOUD + SNAPPY P a r t n e r s h i p B e n e fi t s
Google • 40% of ad revenue • Expand search results • Expand PlayStore content• Expand target market • Engage in music industry
SOUNDCLOUD + SNAPPY P a r t n e r s h i p B e n e fi t s
SoundCloud• Manage $3 million in operation costs• New revenue stream • Create greater brand exposure• Greater exposure for content creators
INNOVATION MEETS TALENT
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