For a brand to maintain its position, it has to remain relevant
Whisper has whispered itself into the hearts and minds of Indian women, ever since it was introduced into Indian market by Procter & Gamble in 1989. The brand promised freedom to women and gave them wings to fly... it continues to do that even today. Whisper has been able to rule the charts as far as sanitary napkins are concerned only because from day one it has latched onto progressive communication. From the time the first ad hit TV screens, the entire level of communication in this product category underwent a sea change. Competitors Carefree and Stayfree tried to recapture market share with similar advertising communications, but the damage had been done. Even its logo talks about the liberated soul that modern women across age groups can identify with. Although once it was seen as an expensive brand, that is no longer a problem for Whisper. Now, it even wants to venture into the semi-urban and rural market, through its range of Whisper Choice brands, which is being promoted keeping in mind that target segment. K.V. Sridhar, Creative Head, Leo-Burnett, told 4Ps B&M: “The latest commercial of Whisper also encourages women to stand up for their rights. It is a great insight of what women go through and has been put across in a contemporary manner.” Here’s a dynamic brand that has moved with the times to give each woman what she wants...
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2009
Whisper has whispered itself into the hearts and minds of Indian women, ever since it was introduced into Indian market by Procter & Gamble in 1989. The brand promised freedom to women and gave them wings to fly... it continues to do that even today. Whisper has been able to rule the charts as far as sanitary napkins are concerned only because from day one it has latched onto progressive communication. From the time the first ad hit TV screens, the entire level of communication in this product category underwent a sea change. Competitors Carefree and Stayfree tried to recapture market share with similar advertising communications, but the damage had been done. Even its logo talks about the liberated soul that modern women across age groups can identify with. Although once it was seen as an expensive brand, that is no longer a problem for Whisper. Now, it even wants to venture into the semi-urban and rural market, through its range of Whisper Choice brands, which is being promoted keeping in mind that target segment. K.V. Sridhar, Creative Head, Leo-Burnett, told 4Ps B&M: “The latest commercial of Whisper also encourages women to stand up for their rights. It is a great insight of what women go through and has been put across in a contemporary manner.” Here’s a dynamic brand that has moved with the times to give each woman what she wants...
Source : IIPM Editorial, 2009
