Analysis of the marketing strategy in STOCK Plzeň-Božkov s.r.o

The aim of this thesis is to evaluate current marketing strategy in STOCK Plzeň-Božkov s.r.o. with emphasis on Fernet Stock brand, which is acting on herbal and bitter liqueurs spirits market, and to suggest appropriate recommendations for its improvement with focus on young consumers. At first the theoretical basis is defined to understand a concept of marketing strategy, analysis of external and internal environment, brand equity and marketing communication. To achieve the main objective, the primary and secondary research was carried out. The primary data were obtained by on-line consumer survey and field research. Based on these data the whole spirits market of Czech Republic was analysed with emphasis on herbal and bitter liqueurs spirits market. Furthermore, there was a Fernet Stock brand marketing analysis based on data from theoretical basis and both researches. The conclusion contains suggested recommendations to be implemented in current marketing strategy.