Week 2 EOC: Boston Consulting Group - Video Games

In the BCG Growth share matrix, Xbox console is in the cash cow. Nintendo Wii is in dog. Mobile is in the star. And the question mark has the video games such as ones played on a tv screen using Apple Tv.

Gamers actually have a struggle deciding which console to go for. Whether it be Microsoft or Sony or even Nintendo. All these companies have their ups and downs. But as most the struggle for me was actually choosing between Playstation or Xbox. According to CNET "this is an actual real issue for gamers. What people care about mostly is the experience." http://www.cnet.com/news/is-the-video-game-industry-recession-proof/ Now while the games and consoles are exclusive it is important to view all the options.

"And while Baker suggested that Nintendo and Microsoft may be able to continue moving the Wii and the Xbox, respectively due to those consoles' low prices ($249 for the Wii and $199 for the lowest''-
http://www.cnet.com/news/xbox-one-vs-ps4-how-to-choose-the-best-game-console-for-you/priced Xbox), he said Sony might have a harder time. Trying to find a perfect accommodate for something that you want to use on a day to day basis. So naturally of course gamers are going to have a hard time picking a console, it's like buying a house or a car. This is something we do not take lightly. All the while of course these companies are still making money it doesn't mean they'll never be in a recession.

Price cuts also play a factor in this. The price cuts have a lot to do with this because they can make or break a company.  Also according to Economist, "There was a drop in the video game recession in 2009 and that took a big hit." http://www.economist.com/node/15773828 It also is something that depends widely on the country. America did the worst followed up by Europe and then Japan. There's many things can change the market around. All these factors eventually lead to one thing and that is success. 

Cite:

 http://www.cnet.com/news/xbox-one-vs-ps4-how-to-choose-the-best-game-console-for-you/

http://www.cnet.com/news/is-the-video-game-industry-recession-proof/

http://www.economist.com/node/15773828

Week 1 EOC: My Voice

I'm a full time student and a full time employee. I'm also an avid Starbucks drinker. I started out wanting to be a pharmacist until I realized I would rather draw on the prescription bottles rather than fill them. I enjoy drawing on my spare time. I always doodle things that inspire me and I use that as motivation. I am all about investing myself into something that makes me happy. I invest myself completely in my work and do the hardest I can to ensure that it is close to perfect. I have a huge passion in my work and I dedicate hard work to it because it is something that makes me truly happy. I have been designing since I was 5 years old! Yes! I count finger painting as designing! There is nothing like listening to music and drawing my life away. It keeps me sane and I find it to be very therapeutic. Any creative makes me feel at ease. I appreciate anything with an artistic touch because without art there would be nothing! I love when people put their thoughts and creativity into something. Nothing makes me more happy than seeing someone be passionate about something that they absolutely love. And I believe I love seeing it in others is because I love being able to be the same way. I really anticipate the future and I look forward to creating wonderful things. 

Week 1 EOC: Great Customer Service

At the time I was comparing prices from every stores for the perfect Keurig Coffee Maker, so I finally just decided to give in and go to Walmart. I searched and searched all around the store until I found the aisle with the coffee machines and I decided to go with one of the elite models which I also ended up getting priced matched. So when I got home I was so excited to try out my new coffee machine! Of course, when I opened it up it ended up being a rock wrapped in bubblewrap! I was terrified to go back to Walmart and having them think it was a joke. I finally built up the courage and went to their customer service and explained to them that I thought I had purchased a wonderful coffee maker which was actually just a rock. And I was so concerned and I waited for the employee to say something, but I think she was in shock because she blankly stared at me and didn't what to say. So the employee ended up calling the manager and they said that someone probably returned this product, but they didn't end up checking it. And they were more than happy to let me exchange it for the actual coffee machine. And they even went to go get it for me and I of course had to open it in front of them to make sure that it was in fact the coffee machine this time.

"Marketing occurs when people decide to satisfy needs and wants through exchange relationships."(Marketing:An Introduction) Walmart has really good customer service for the most part, but I really felt like they went above and beyond on this case. And they gave me absolutely no trouble or grief which I really appreciated and will most likely shop there again.