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C/B/1072. Zune vs. iPod: Microsoft's Entry into the Digital Music Player Market

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4600
DATE:
2008
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49.99 GBP

The paper looks at Microsoft's Zune late entry to the MP3 marketplace considering whether they can effectively compete against Apple's iPod and analysing the situation within the MP3 player industry with regard to competitive forces, driving forces, key success factors, first-mover advantages, late-mover disadvantages, and market entry strategies. The SWOT and 3Cs analysis of Microsoft Zune against Apple iPod is conducted, portfolio analysis of Microsoft is presented using the BCG Growth-Share Matrix. Recommendations to Microsoft are suggested to implement the strategy that might help to increase their market share within the industry.

 

KEYWORDS: MP3, BCG Matrix, competitor's analysis, Microsoft, Zune, Apple, iPod, 3Cs,

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