International Marketing - Virgin Blue (A piece of Empire)

Executive Summary Current Situation * Virgin Blue currently operates as one of two major domestic Australian airlines, the other being Qantas. * The company currently holds an approximate market share of 33%, which it has developed in the five years in which it has operated. * Virgin Blue's strategy is simple; it offers an easy-to-understand, low priced carrier, using a low-cost business model ensuring high profit margins. Key Issues * The Virgin brand stands in a situation where it has …showed first 75 words of 3842 total…

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