P&G Eyes Higher Impact With Shorter Ads Where Consumers Are Looking
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
P&G’s Vicks brand will advertise year round since 40% of colds hit during times other than winter, P&G Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard says. The strategy also is part of the firm’s push to grow media reach for certain brands by as much as 20%.
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