Thursday, 15 November 2018

Brief 1 - Shake 'n' Vac - Research

Research looked into the existing brand, within this it touched on their adverts,
what Glade stands for and current existing cleaning adverts and what makes these successful.



Existing Brand


  • Keep floors loveable
  • Powdered carpet freshener
  • First sold in 1979
  • Television advert voted most popular in Britain in 1980s, produced by Benton and Bowles advertising agency.
  • Eliminate deep-down odours
  • A fresh home
  • Something soft and loving to come home to
  • Eliminates pet, tobacco and cooking odours
  • Keep out of reach from children
  • Remove pets from the room
  • Shake bottle from side to side, then wait a few minutes to vacuum.


History of Glade


  • Owned by SC Johnson and Son
  • Brand of household air fresheners first introduced in 1956
  • Worldwide Brand (Needs to be understood globally/internationally)
  • Transform any space with fragrance


Competitors


  • Vanish
  • Dr Beckmann
  • Bissell
  • Rug Doctor
  • 1001- Main competitor as closest to purpose of eliminating odor and not removing dirt/ stains.
Shake N Vac cheapest option in ASDA


Audience


Why keep carpets clean?- *Remember* Shake N Vac only tackles odor


  • Prolonging carpet life
  • Removes Spots and Stains
  • Improves air quality
  • Eliminates bacteria, mites and allergens
  • Enhances appearance
  • Can improve employee productivity in workplaces


How to keep carpets clean?


  • Using powder for tackling stains and dirt is quick and easy.
  • Shampoos take ages to dry.
  • Powdered products can be vacuumed up much quicker.


Current successful cleaning adverts
Why are they successful? Key insights:

  • You become used to a smell/ “nose blind” but when other people visit they can smell it stronger- do other people a favour
  • Dogs create mess and enjoy leaving their mark around the house.
  • You never notice how clean clothes are on screen- it isn’t natural, it’s Tide.

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