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HSBC IN SCOTLAND. A STAR ’S marketing strategy Analysis and presentation by Matthew Chisling, Kirsty Ion, Riley O’Brien and Danielle Wilson. Agenda. The HSBC Brand: Strengths and Weaknesses. NRI Proposition Trade links developed across borders Strongest brand perceptions globally
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HSBC IN SCOTLAND ASTAR’S marketing strategy Analysis and presentation by Matthew Chisling, Kirsty Ion, Riley O’Brien and Danielle Wilson
The HSBC Brand: Strengths and Weaknesses • NRI Proposition • Trade links developed across borders • Strongest brand perceptions globally • Strongest reserves of banks – bailout prevention • History of responsible banking • Premier Customer Program • Greatest growth potential of all banks
The HSBC Brand: Strengths and Weaknesses in Scotland • Little coverage relative to other banks • Strong misconceptions about brand • History of taking a loss to save customers • Gap between brand globally and locally • Little current promotion • Differentiation not emphasized enough between HSBC and other Scottish banks
Consumer Insight: “HSBC is the star of banking… just no one knows it”
Why Students? Increasing gap in the market for international students
High growth rate of international students at Scottish Universities Why Students?
Immigrants VS. UK Born • Job Distribution • 49% foreign-born workers in highly skilled jobs • 42% UK-born workers in highly skilled jobs • Education • 37% immigrants have degrees • (46% of those arrived in last 2 years have degrees) • 17% UK-born have degrees
Immigrants VS. UK Born • Determinants of Immigrant Earnings • English Language Skills • Work Experience • Education • Ethnicity • Agency working • Length of time in the UK • Large variation in labour market outcomes
Target Immigrant Profile • Age: 20s • Education: University Degree • High English Language Skills • Non-Agency Employed • Outside The A8 • Employed In, Or Seeking, A High Skill Job
Why Businesses? • Not a huge stress • Focus on non-cash intensive business • International operation/trade • HSBC value proposition is international assistance
Identifying Consumers • HSBC Strength Is Banking • Find A Partner Whose Strength Is Consumer Demographics • Build A Relationship For The Future
Why “Recruitment” • Human Resources – Vital to increase awareness and encourage purchase • Consumer decision making model:
Servicescapes: Ambient Conditions • Smell, sound, temperature • cultural context For HSBC: • The general feel needs to warm new customers • Ambient conditioning already competitive in banks • We need to communicate brand hospitality/welcoming feel • Solution: Main Reception Area
Servicescapes: Spatial Layout • Importance placed on familiarity, perpetuity • Navigation tools for culture For HSBC: • No current prospects in this field • Navigation by means of guidance • We need to communicate brand’s global focus • Solution: Travel Assistance Proximity
Servicescapes: Signs and Symbolism • Smell, sound, temperature • Cultural context For HSBC: • Elements of the banks need to mirror current brand values – Let the brand soak through the seats • We need to communicate brand prestige • Solution: Premier Stalls
Servicescapes What we want: What we need: