For Consumer Product Strategy Professionals (Length: 15 pages)

February 21, 2008

Marketing The Socially Responsible PC

Dell And Microsoft Bolster Their Consumer Product Brands With (RED)

by J.P. Gownder

with Michelle de Lussanet, Remy Fiorentino, Ashara Giordanelli


Executive Summary (This is a document excerpt)

Dell is offering PCs, with Microsoft's Windows Vista software, cobranded with the (RED) campaign, a philanthropic effort to combat HIV/AIDS in Africa. This type of social responsibility marketing appeals to a brand-loyal group of US consumers. Women, Gen X consumers, and seniors are particularly receptive to social responsibility marketing. (RED) campaign PCs resonate deeply in the Age of Style for PCs, as they empower deep self-expression for socially aware consumer segments by employing both visual styling and a message of values. Dell and Microsoft products, and their consumer product brands, will benefit greatly from their participation in the (RED) campaign.

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NOTES & RESOURCES

itemDell And Microsoft Partner With The Philanthropic (RED) Campaign

itemSocially Responsible Product Marketing Makes Sense

itemBrand Loyalists Value Social Responsibility

itemGen X And Seniors Are Top Targets For Socially Responsible Products

itemSocially Responsible Products Resonate Deeply In The Age Of Style

itemThe Dell/Microsoft Partnership With (RED) Is Win-Win-Win

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itemSocial Responsibility Marketing Has Only Just Begun

Forrester interviewed the CEO of (RED), the consumer brand dedicated to raising money for HIV/AIDS relief in Africa. Forrester also interviewed Dell and Microsoft.

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Analyst: J.P. Gownder
Technology: B2B Sales & Marketing, Corporate Strategy, Governance, Risk, & Compliance, Security & Risk, Tech Marketing Tools & Best Practices
Industry: Computer Hardware Industry, Consumer Electronics, High-Tech
Geography: Asia Pacific, Europe, North America

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