Educator Insights: International Marketing Blunders Revisited—Some Lessons for Managers

Abstract

International marketing blunders represent avoidable mistakes made by companies in foreign markets. While there exists a well-developed literature of blunders committed abroad by firms from the United States, very few such tales have been reported from other countries. This article is a collection of new cases, compiled from a variety of sources and featuring numerous companies operating in various parts of the world. A framework for analyzing international marketing blunders is offered, along with managerial implications.