Case Study Analysis: Magnolia
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Magnolia Brands to realize their vision
In a business, the external components are essential customers who influence the
company through marketing and strategic release of cooperation data. Another essential
component for the vision of the Magnolia Brand is the government. The company will make a
profit when the government gives subsidies and incentives. Next, Magnolia Brands’ stability is
also affected by the economy. Due to the economy fluctuating up and down, Magnolia Brands
thrives when the economy is in good standing. However, the company can result in some losses
when facing the opposite (Hockerts, 2015). As far as competition, to maintain its customer
base, the brand should improve its products to stay ahead of its competitors. This strategy will
allow the company to achieve its vision. Lastly, the company should take advice from its
customers by
listening to feedback on how to improve in areas of concern to help improve quality products
and services.
Magnolia Brands’ major
competitors
For a business to do well within its industry, it must maintain its customers and
outperform its competitors. While Magnolia seems to be doing well, other businesses of its kind
can be an alternative for new and existing consumers. Magnolia has many competitors to
include Sitecore Experience Platform, Progress Sitefinity Company, Pantheon, and
WordPress.org. Sitecore Experience Platform offers a comprehensive digital tool for marketing,
a holistic view
, of its customer’s information to personalize experience throughout all avenues (Hunt, 2017).
Sitefinity Company focuses on connecting in a digital platform with its partners, consumers,
and employees. Pantheon practices exclusively in digital automation, which provides digital
automation for organizations, and Information Technology (IT). Patheon also provides software
development and consulting services. WordPress.org develops free creative websites, blogs,
and apps and is open-source software.
Other factors affecting the growth of Magnolia Brands
Magnolia attracts people due to the sense of humor of Chip, one of the brand’s faces.
People like the show for the products and services produced and Chip’s goofy and silly
personality, which play a significant role to viewers. People enjoy laughter. Laughing is known
to relieve stress, improve a person’s mood and emotional state (somerset-kentucky.com | South
Central Kentucky’s News Source, n.d.). This brand brings the attention that people feel well
connected and want to support the brand. Another contributing factor is social media. The
brand
has a robust platform that has millions of followers. Due to this, Magnolia can expand within
the market and keep its customers (Hockerts, 2015). Chip and Joanna Gaines, brand is family-
friendly, allowing growth in multiple areas. The company is continually growing with much
success from the TV show to retail and dining locations in Waco, Texas.
Internal factors considered for Magnolia Brands vision and mission
Magnolia should create a strategic plan that outlines its internal factors. Within its
internal factors, the company can highlight the strengths and weaknesses and is called the
microenvironment. The strengths and weaknesses are aspects of the company they control,
which are essential elements to identify for success. The company should review and keep track
of its finances, technology, and labor cost to maintain a positive outcome with its growth (Hunt,
2017).