Case Study 17
Bodyform
Market
United Kingdom
Descriptor
Don’t be afraid to be personable.
The challenge
- Bodyform had a reputation for innovation and a close relationship with women, including legendary 1980s TV ads that celebrated empowerment of women. However, communications in the category are still restrictive – many UK women’s fashion magazines refuse to carry any feminine care advertising, and the content of TV advertising is tightly regulated. How could Bodyform reignite its relationship with women, when outspent and out-traded by the competition?
- In October, a member of the public, Richard Neill, posted on Bodyform’s Facebook page accusing the brand of lying about the nature of periods through its advertising. His witty but ultimately ...