Was a First Mover?

A first mover is a service or product that gains a competitive advantage by being the first to market with a product or service. Being first typically enables a company to establish strong brand recognition and customer loyalty before competitors enter the arena.

Why is Coca-Cola a first mover?

According to MarketingTerms.com, first-mover advantage by definition is: “A sometimes insurmountable advantage gained by the first significant company to move into a new market.” In the soft drinks war that started over one century ago, Coca-Cola was the first-mover – it started selling thirteen years before Pepsi.

Is Netflix a first mover?

A good example of first-mover advantage involves Netflix. When Netflix launched video streaming in 2007, it offered consumers an entirely new way to enjoy entertainment.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.