Though Hungry Hippo has its own website and a Facebook page , it has not been maximized to its full potential . Customers are not updated on whats new and whats going on inside the store , the new promos and raffles . Knowing that we are now in a generation of technology our group decided to market using the social networking sites (e.g. facebook , twitter , youtube ,Instagram)
> the #s - we plan to expand to twitter by creating a trend , #HungryHippo & #BBC >Vlogs vloggers and food enthusiasts can upload videos in HHs page and Most Viewed will be uploaded in the Hungry Hippo account and will get discounts and like
> Special of the week ; there will be a weekly winner of G.C.
> Online Raffle (QR Code ) > Promos to be uploaded in the webpage and page facebook , being the most common social networking site ; we plan to upload the special promos on the HH page to keep our customers updated .
B. E-Mail Marketing
Knowing that Hungry Hippo also has clients who are professionals and has barely anytime for the social media . E-mail marketing is our alternative. Hungry Hippo accepts payment through cash or card . Banks nowadays , in partnership with restaurants offer promos and deals through their clients personal email address . This can not only be good for the Banks image but also for its partners as well .(e.g.metrodeals , standard chartered point system promos)
II. Implementation
Though we have plans prepared , our group havent got the chance to implement these because the Franchise Owner ( true owner) , wasnt able to approve our proposed plan . We needed their go signal because it is their name we are carrying . Even more so , we created the drafts . (fig.1 , fig.2 )
III. Changes Made to Strategies, Reasons for Needing to Change, and Basis of Chosen Changes
Our group added the e-mail marketing strategy because when we conducted a survey , we asked if they have participated in a promo or raffle before , if yes , what kind ? The result was :
Original Sample Size : 50 7 said NO Sample Size : 43
So the Others is the second highest when it comes to percentage , so we concluded that e-mail marketing is a good addition to the marketing plan .
IV. Continuity
Though our plan hasnt been implemented yet , the Hungry Hippo Binan Branch liked the idea of our proposal and will adapt as soon as the Main Branch approves . We explained to them how they should maximize their resources and relate to the situation when creating promos and other trends ; for example , one of our proposals is for the Rainy Season free coffee for every purchase of a Sandwich Meal or Rice Meal , in this way , the customers can say that we have a welcoming approach .
Fig. 2 Weekly Raffle for the special of the week
Fig.1 Promo to be uploaded in the facebook page . V. Lessons Learned
We realized how the trend changes from one thing to another . We somewhat witnessed and encountered different types of people that have different perspectives when it comes to a certain product , and that how hard it is to approach different types of people who have different likes , needs and wants .
We also learned how to maximize resources ,you have the whole world in your fingertips , why not make the most out of that reach ; to make use of what you have , like the webpage and facebook page expansion ; and to
VI. Recommendations
Our group sees a lot of potential in Hungry Hippo , they just dont know it yet , or maybe the people doesnt see it now ; being a new player in the market , its hard to compete with the establishments that have been in the industry for quite some time . Our group suggests that Hungry Hippo should offer more variety of food , specifically the healthy alternatives , because nowadays , people are becoming more health conscious and also , offer budget meals , nowadays , prices of everything if we may say are increasing , and being new in the industry , Hungry Hippo must have an edge , and since their target market are students and employees , they must weigh their options and adjust to their said market in order to acquire a fair market share .