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MEDIA | CRÈME DE LA CRÈME | MEDIACOM CHINA CHALLENGE The challenge was to build an emotional bond between shampoo brand, Pantene and young Chinese women in one of the world's most fiercely competitive, cluttered hair care markets. INSIGHT In a country of 1.3 billion people, it is hard for young Chinese women to stand out, to be 'discovered' as being special, and not to feel they are simply lost in the crowd. IDEA We leveraged this secret yearning for recognition to launch a national talent search on primetime TV called "Pantene Shining Journey" that would transform the finalists into stars, and, at the same time, created a Pantene branded property. ACTIVATION The branded nine-episode primetime TV program "Pantene Shining Journey" was a highly interactive and involving, holistic marketing deployment (involving Dailies, Magazines, TV, OOH, Internet, PR, SMS & On - ground), which captured millions of viewers who voted for their favorites by SMS and blogging. RESULTS
Client: Procter & Gamble MediaCom responsibility:
Remarks: It was a holistic project where media (P&G media and MediaCom) played a central role. ESP was thrown in as specialist to help create first of its kind branded content. Team WPP also worked on the campaign (Grey Group and HILL & KNOWLTON). REASON WHY The insight was simple, but strong; tuning into the changing cultural landscape in China and focussing on young women's desire for fame. The advertiser-funded beauty contest series was a smart vehicle in a crowded market. Watch video | Download the Full Report (PDF) |
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