Amazon's entry into the e-reader market, dominated by Sony's Librie, is a classic example of how a company can successfully penetrate a market dominated by a single player. Despite Sony's first-mover advantage, dominant market share, and big marketing budget, Amazon managed to win a 62% market share within just five years. Amazon's strategy was to focus on the customer's willingness to pay (WTP) and improve convenience across the customer journey. They offered free 3G internet access, enabling users to instantly download e-books, while Sony users had to rely on computers. This case illustrates that businesses entering a market dominated by a single player should focus on understanding customer needs and improving the overall customer experience, rather than just focusing on the product.
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Amazon entered the billion-dollar e-reader market dominated by Sony's Librie. Sony had a great product, a first-mover advantage, dominant market share and a big marketing budget. Despite these advantages, Amazon won a 62% market share within just five years. Amazon won because it offered free 3G internet access, which enabled users to instantly download e-books, while Sony users had to rely on computers. The product-centric Sony focussed only on a great reading experience which it knew would influence the customer's purchase decision. Amazon, in contrast, focussed on WTP and improved convenience across the customer journey.
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