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LG ELECTRONICS

INTRODUCTION

LG Electronics , a part of the LG Corporation, is a multinational


electronics company headquartered in Seoul, South Korea .
The company was originally established in 1958 as Gold Star producing
household products.
The LG group was a merger of two companies , Lucky and Goldstar , from
which the abbreviation of LG was derived. The current Life’s Good is a
backronym
Slogans
“LG , We put people first!” [1997 to 1999 ]
“LG , Digitally Yours” [ 1999 to 2004 ]
“LG , Life’s Good” [ 2004 to present ]
HISTORY
LG INDIA

LG Electronics India pvt. Ltd , a wholly owned subsidiary of LG Electronics , South
Korea was established in January 1997 .
They start up manufacturing facility at Greater Noida , near New Delhi, in 1998 ,
with an investment of Rs 500 crore.
In 2004 , LGEIL also up its second green field manufacturing unit in Pune ,
Maharashtra.
They launched CTV , Washing machines and Refrigerator in 1997 and launched AC
in 1998
KEY PEOPLE

FOUNDER MD CEO

Koo In- hwoi Ki Wan Kim William Cho


PRODUCT LINE
MARKETING MIX
PRODUCTS

HOME ENTERTAINMENT AND


TELEVISION
APPLIANCES
 55 – inch OLED TV  Music systems
 65 – inch and 77 – inch OLED TV  Home theatre systems
 LG Smart TV  BLU Ray Players
 Plasma TV  DVD players
 Monitor screens
CONTD….

SMART DEVICES AND MOBILE


HOME APPLIANCES
PHONES
 Refrigerators  G3
 Dishwashers  G Flex
 Microwave ovens  G2
 Vacuum cleaners  Smart watches based on android
wears
 Vacuum machines
 Water purifiers
 Air conditioners
PRICING

 The pricing policy of LG consists of “ cost plus fixed markup” . It means the policy
of pricing consists of the reasonable cost of the product and the profit.
 Every factor is thoroughly analysed and after evaluating its own costing and the
market research the actual price of the product is determined
 The company has decided to follow a policy of price competitiveness for the rural
areas , in order to reach out to the rural base in every nook and corner.it has
decided to increase the volume and reduce the prices.
POSITIONING

 LG’s merchandise is sold throughout the world,


especially developed regions . There are numbers
of LG retailers in big cities.
 LG sells its products in home appliance interlink
retail enterprises
 The services of LG are available in more than 110
countries of the world.
PROMOTION

 The company has advertised on several


channels like advertisements , magazines ,
newspapers and the internet
 They choose famous celebrities of the
country and in due course make them as their
brand ambassadors and promotes its
products through various sporting events
being their sponsors.
 Visibility at the retail outlets.
MARKETING STRATEGIES

 Launching new technologies in consumer electronics and home appliances


 LG was the first brand to enter cricket in a big way , by sponsoring the 1999 world
cup and followed it up in 2003 as well.
 LG has differentiated its products using technology and health benefits.
 LG has adopted the regional distribution model in India . All the distributors works
directly with the company
 Product localisation is a key strategy used by LG.
 LG was the first brand to introduce gaming in CTVs.
LG Electronics in 1998
developed a customised TV
Click icon to add picture Sampoorna for the rural market

SAMPOORNA – Rs 3000
CINEPLUS – Rs 4900
LG THINQ

 It’s a brand launched by LG electronics in


2017 , featuring products that are equipped
with voice control and Artificial intelligence
in consumer electronics .. Especially in
refrigerators and Air conditioners
MAJOR COMPETITORS
SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS WEAKNESS
 Wide range of products to serve all  Samsung being its competitor
categories. provides similar products
 Widest distribution network in the  Consumers compare LG with
world Samsung its Korean rival not with
other global companies
 Good after sales service offered
 Brand lacks influence in the segment
 Market leader in home appliances of early adopters.
 Focus on technology and quality
OPPORTUNITIES THREATS
 Fast growth of home appliances  LG is always comparable with its close
market. competitor Samsung in Korea and
Worldwide
 Shifting to rural areas
 Price war with its competitors
 Sponsorships with sports teams
 Some cheap price products that
 Focus on R&D and innovation to might become an alternative in some
attract new potential buyers and countries.
retain existing customers

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