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Nokia Company - Full Detail
Nokia Company - Full Detail
Nokia Company - Full Detail
1898 1978
Moving Too Slow With The Industry: Nokia never kept pace with changing
technology and trends. Nokia was always famous for its hardware and didn’t pay much
attention to its software line-up. Initially, the company overlooked technical
advancements to avoid the risks associated with bringing innovation to phones.
Overestimation Of Strength: Nokia overestimated its brand value. The company
believed that even after the late launch of its smartphones, people would still flock
to stores and purchase Nokia-manufactured phones.
Lack Of Innovation In Products: The lack of innovation in its products only added
to Nokia's woes. While brands like Samsung and Apple came up with advanced
phones every year, Nokia simply launched the Windows phone with basic features.
With the ‘Made for India’ ad campaign on the launch of the Nokia 1100, Nokia
marked its presence in the Indian advertisement world. It is associated with brand
ambassadors like Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and PV Sindhu to promote their
brand.
Public relations also play a crucial role in Nokia’s promotion strategy. The company
provides financial aids to social programs such as charities, educational activities and
also sponsors sports, music and television. The company’s success can be traced back
to its excellent brand promotion activities carried out by the company.
4. NOKIA DISTRIBUTION STRATEGY (PLACE):-
Nokia doesn’t attract customers directly. It uses various distribution channels for
its products and services to reach prospective customers. The major channels of
distribution include service operators like Vodafone, Airtel, T-Mobile, etc.,
independent and general retailers, suppliers and lastly Nokia’s website. Nokia
engages in business-to-business transactions. Nokia strategized targeting
customers in the urban areas initially, and then later started expanding its markets
in the rural areas as well.
Corporate Social Responsibility
CSR is where businesses look at how they can better serve society as a whole,
thereby improving its public image and relations.
The below mentioned Nokia entities have actively contributed and supported
several CSR initiatives under various projects including Care fund, Bal Raksha
Bharat/ Save the Children (Smartpur), Samridhdhi Trust (Remedial education
for out of school children of migrant population) among others.
Corporate Social Responsibility
● Environmental protection
● Labour Security
● Human rights
● Community involvement
● Business standards
STRENGTH
1. Nokia is one of the largest producer of consumer electronics, telecom equipment & networking
equipment
3. The company has its business operations in more than 130 countries with annual revenues of
$23 billion
4. In the early 2000's, Nokia was the largest mobile phone manufacturer.
WEAKNESS
1. The brand was severely impacted by late entry in the touch screen &
smartphone market.
1. Nokia can diversify into more consumer products which can develop a strong
revenue stream.
2. Acquisition of electronics & mobile firms can help the brand grow inorganically.
3. The market is very dynamic and failed product can prove to be a big issue.
● It’s not always about being the best in the market it’s about how long you can
survive in the market by adapting changes that are dynamic in nature.