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Denise Kutscher

• The present paper deals with the development of a marketing concept for the repositioning of the water brand Wittmannsthaler towards the young and modern Black Forest. The question of which communication activities are suitable for the orientation of Wittmannsthaler towards the young and modern Black Forest is researched. The purpose of the repositioning is to achieve an emotional communication that is more attractive for customers and consumers. It tries to improve the market position as well as to expand sales territories, using low budget marketing measures. Since the young and modern Black Forest has previously not been defined in literature, it is necessary to develop a suitable definition. This definition is developed by analysing selected expert interviews. Extensive research has revealed relevant elements of the young and modern Black Forest to act upon. These areas, as well as the definition, are the bases of the marketing concept elaborated in this paper. Further, they contribute the main content of the concept. The paper concludes that the young and modern Black Forest presents a variety of possibilities for the brand Wittmannsthaler to reposition itself. The product channel and the distribution channel can be expanded. The communication activity of the brand will become more attractive for the company’s target group. Targeted customer loyalty measures will be included in the future marketing concept in order to increase customer loyalty. The marketing concept is designed in a way that all communication tools and customer loyalty programs can be combined. By doing so, time for implementation can be reduced.