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Aok
Repositioning for a European Launch
Julia Albrecht
Agenda
1. Analysis of Aok
2. Competition Analysis
3. Market Trends
4. Recommendations for Aok
5. Packaging Brief
Aok
• Skin care brand
• Slogan: “Naturally effective”
• Claims to provide “Naturally clear skin at every age”
• Its roots lie at the Baltic Sea
• Comprehends nature as a source of beauty
• Belongs to
• Mass-market brand, distributed through supermarkets, department stores and drugstore chains
• Available in Germany and Austria
Brand History
• 1885: Invention of „Seasand Almond-bran“ by the pharmacist Wilhelm Anhalt in Kolberg (health resort at Baltic Sea,
today Poland)
• 1903: Aok becomes registered trademark
• Aok = Anhalt Ostseebad (health resort Baltic Sea) Kolberg
• Early mission: „To preserve and accentuate natural beauty“ „Beauty is a gift“
• First products: Almond-bran powder, Almond-bran Soap and Seasand Almond-bran (used as
Peeling or Mask)
Brand History
• 1974: Introduction of skin care series for different types of skin (cleansers & creams)
• 1982: Introduction of “First Beauty” to target teenagers with impure skin
• 1983: Henkel acquires Aok cosmetics
• 1988: Introduction of the slogan “Naturally effective”
• 2004: Introduction of “Pur Balance” to target above-20-year-olds with impure skin
• 2006: Introduction of “Clear Action for men” to target male teenagers
• 2007: Relaunch and Launch of “Pur Lift” to target above 30-year-olds with first wrinkles and impurities
Packaging and Portfolio Evolvement
1903
“First Beauty” 1982
“First Clear“ (Anti-Acne)
“Kräuter Aktiv“ for greasy and mixed
skin; with herbs
Extra moisturizing for dry and sensitive skin with almond
1980s
1990s
Since 2000
“Vitamin E“: reduction of first
wrinkles; canceled in 2006
“Clear Action“ for men; canceled in 2008
“First Beauty Cooling“: extra strong against pimples
“Pur Balance” reduces impurities; for >20-year-olds
Aok Today
Cancelation in 2008Cancelation in 2008
Pur LiftPur BalanceFirst Beauty
Target
Benefit
Ingredients
Packshots
Portfolio
Ø Price
Cleansing (4 SKUs)Care (2 SKUs)Cover (4 SKUs)
Cleansing (5 SKUs)Care (7 SKUs)
Cleansing (4 SKUs)Care (5 SKUs)
Young women < 20 Young women >20 Women >30
Pure skin + mild care
Pure skin + moisturizing
Mint + Yoghurt extracts
Tea + Ginseng extracts
Soy-protein + Ginseng extracts
€ 4,99 € 5,99 € 6,99
Product Portfolio
Pure skin +Lifting effect
Internal BCG Matrix
Growth
Market share
Pur Lift
Pur Balance
First Beauty
Clear Action
Accounts for around 40% of Brand Revenues
Communication History
1903
• Informative
• Explaining the Aok philosophy
1926
• Informative and emotional
• society ladies
1970s
• Informative
• The correct way to clean and care
Communication History
1980s
• The “Aokanerin” as brand symbol: active, self- confident, natural women
1997
• Sales Promotion “Get to know your skin”• Accompanied by personal consultation
2004
• Pur Balance TV Spot• Setting: Baltic Sea
Communication Today
• Baltic Sea always chosen as setting
• Starring naturally beautiful women
• Emotional appeal by using humor
• Example: current spot for Pur Lift (Summer 2007)
http://de.youtube.com/watch?v=TMrzeGXcrfM
Brand Equity Pyramid
Brand Salience (Awareness)
Brand
Performance
Brand
Imagery
Consumer Judgements
Consumer Feelings
Brand
Resonance
Skin careSkin care
With natural ingredientsWith natural ingredients
For impure skinFor impure skin
Effective and reliable reduction Effective and reliable reduction of impuritiesof impurities
Gentle & nourishingGentle & nourishing
Pure skin for women Pure skin for women at every ageat every age
For natural beautyFor natural beauty
High credibility due to historyHigh credibility due to history
High quality ingredientsHigh quality ingredients
ReliabilityReliability
TraditionTradition
Less loyalty because no Less loyalty because no more products for the more products for the “old” customers?“old” customers?
Product Core Communication Core
Brand DNA
Natural beauty
Pure skinNatural ingredients
For women at every age
The sea Cleansing and care
Main Competitors
1. First Beauty– Bebe Young Care ( only in Germany)– Clearasil– Garnier (Pure)– Neutrogena (Visibly Clear)– L‘oréal Paris (Pure Zone)– Nivea Visage Young
2. Pur Balance– Garnier Pure– Neutrogena (Visibly Clear)– Nivea Visage Young
3. Pur Lift– Nivea Visage – Olay– L‘oréal Paris– Garnier (Nutritionist)– Neutrogena (Pure Glow)
+ competition from Store Brands
Main Competitors – Clearasil
Fights acne
Provides clear skin
For teenagers
Causes confidence
Aggressive
Dries out skin
• The first effective acne medication ever introduced for teenagers; created in 1950 by Ivan Combe in the US
• Today the brand belongs to Reckitt-Benckiser
• Product lines: Deep Cleanse, Spot Control, Ultra, Blackhead Control
• Mainly cleansing and special treatment products
• Brand DNA:
Main Competitors – Neutrogena
• First product under Neutrogena brand was a soap, that restored the skin pH, rinsed quickly leaving no soap residue (invented1954 in the US)
• Johnson & Johnson acquired the brand in 1994
• Products today: Facecare, Bodycare, Haircare, Suncare, decorative cosmetics; in Europe only Facecare and Haircare
• Facecare Portfolio:
Pure Glow – cleansers and moisturizers that brighten skin and leave it glowing, like a spa treatment
Deep Clean – cleansers that penetrate deep into the pores dissolving dirt, make-up and oil
Visibly Clear – Anti-bacterial cleansers and special treatments that fight and prevent spots and blackheads
Norwegian Formular – moisturizers and cleansers that make dry skin soft and healthy
Main Competitors – Neutrogena
• Brand DNA
Norwegian Formula
Dry skin
Acne-wash
Dermatological
Hand-cream
Celebrity spokespersons
Main Competitors – Garnier
• Garnier originally was a Haircolor and –care brand
• The brand was acquired by L‘oréal in 1964
• Products today: Haircare, Haircolor, Hairstyling, Facecare, Bodycare, Suncare
• Facecare portfolio (main subbrands):
Pure - cleanses and purifies oily and impure skin
Nutritionist – combats signs of dullness, fatigue and dryness
Ultra Lift - reduces deep wrinkles, makes the skin firmer and smoother
Total Comfort - provides 24-hour moisturization to soothe and protect dry skin
(Re-) Density - reduces wrinkles and plumps-up the look of mature skin
Main Competitors – Garnier
• Brand DNA
Take care
Natural ingredients
Colorful
Laboratoires
Dynamic
Natural beauty
Main Competitors – Nivea
• Nivea Cream was invented in 1911 by Beiersdorf in Hamburg, Germany
• Nivea was the first stable oil in water cream in the world
• Soap, Powder and the first haircare products (“Hair-milk”) followed
• Products today: Facecare, Bodycare, Handcare, Bathcare, Haircare, Deodorants, Suncare, Lipcare, Decorative cosmetics, Men’s Care, Babycare
• Facecare portfolio (main subbrands):
Nivea Visage Young – for mixed and oily skin
Nivea Visage Sensitive – for sensitive and dry skin
Nivea Visage Oxygen Power - Oxygen boost & all day hydration for all skin types
Nivea Visage Q10Plus – Anti-wrinkle, with coenzym Q10
Nivea Visage DNAge – Anti-Age, increases surface skin cell renewal
Main Competitors – Nivea
• Brand DNACaring
Family
Blue and white
Pure and simple
Trusted brand Natural beauty
Nivea = the “snow-white“
Main Competitors – L‘oréal Paris
• L‘oréal originally was a Haircolor brand
• In 1907, Eugène Schueller, a young French chemist, developed the first L’oréal innovative hair-color formula
• Products today: Haircolor, Haircare, Hairstyling, Facecare, Bodycare, Suncare, Men‘s care, Decorative Cosmetics
• Facecare portfolio (mainly care, few cleansing products)
Pure Zone – Continuous purity for Teenage skin
Hydrafresh – Active Hydration for young skin
Revitalift – Intensive Anti-wrinkle and firming from age 40
Wrinkle Decrease (Collagène) – Active care fighting first wrinkles
Derma Genesis– Helps to renew the skin cells for a younger looking skin
Age Perfect – Care for mature skin from age 50
Age Re-Perfect – Care for very mature skin from age 60
Nutrissime – Intense hydration for sensitive and dry to very dry skin
Main Competitors – L‘oréal Paris
• Brand DNA
Innovative
Promises not always believable
High-end
Paris
“Because we are worth it”
Advanced technologies
Main Competitors – Olay
• Oil of Olay Beauty Fluid was born in the early 1950s
• The Beauty fluid was developed to give women what they really wanted: younger-looking, beautiful skin
• In 1985 the brand was acquired by Procter & Gamble
• Facecare portfolio today:
Classic – Range of moisturizing beauty fluids and cleansers
Complete - deep, rich moisturization with added vitamins and SP15
Regenerist – regenerates the skin and makes it look younger
Total Effects – fights 7 signs of ageing
Definity - helps reduce the appearance of discolourations, age spots, uneven skin tone and fine lines
Main Competitors – Olay
• Brand DNA
Anti-Age
Beauty treatment
High-end
For older women
Oil Advanced technologies
Competitive BCG Matrix
Growth
Market share
Competitive Positioning
Men Women
Young Target
Old Target
Older target should not be neglected Growth!
Competitive Positioning
Natural Ingredients High- tech Formulas
Functional
Hedonistic
Natural positioning should be strengthened
Competitive Positioning
Adresses many skin-problems
Adresses few skin-problems
Innovative
Traditional
Traditional positioning should be strengthened, more skin problems targeted Growth!
Competitive Brands by Skin Type
Anti-Age Mature skin Normal skin
Sensitive/ dry skin
Greasy/ Mixed skin
Impure skin
X X x X x
X X X X x x
X x x x
X x X x X
x X X
X
x XOpportunity for stretching
POP/ POD Aok vs. Competitors
POPs
• Synthetic ingredients
• Botanic extracts
• Natural Beauty
• Promise of clear skin
PODs
• Baltic Sea ingredients
• For pure skin at all ages
• Addresses combination of impure skin/ wrinkles
• Long tradition
Aok Weaknesses and Challenges
• Low Market share and growth in Germany
• Not targeting older segment
• Only focusing on impure skin
• Claiming to be natural while it is far from being organic threat from real organic products
• Loss of roots (Pharmaceutical, Baltic Sea)
• Brand name without meaning to non-German consumers
Not strong and differentiated enough to survive in European mass-market
Aok Today and Future Direction
Functional
Emotional
Natural
High-tech
Cosmopolitan
Native
Adressing one need
Adressing many needs
The European Face Care Market
• The face care market has been growing in the past and is forecasted to grow in the future at a moderate rate
• Supermarkets and hypermarkets are the most important distribution channels (42.7%)
• Specialist retailers and pharmacies together distribute a further 44.7% of the market's revenue
Market Trends
1. Anti Age
– Biggest segment in face care market
– In the past two years (2005-2007) this segment has grown more than 50% in absolute value (Source: Datamonitor)
(Source: Eurostat)
Skin Care Revenues by age (Dec. 2006)
(Source: Consumer Panel Copras)
(Source: Datamonitor)
– Older population makes up most of face care revenues
– Growth is very likely to continue due to ageing of population
Market Trends
2. Wellness
– Combines health with beauty, sport, tourism, urban daily life, and environmental awareness
– “Wellness focuses on positive, preventative action — getting the body into shape and keeping it that way in spite of stress, germs, age, and anything else that ails us”
– Business Week (April 11, 2005) estimates the U.S. market at $400 billion
– Skin care brands opening spas (new ways of distribution)
Example: Biotherm
• Facecare, Make up, Bodycare, Suncare, Men‘s care with thermal plankton
• Over 50 years ago Biotherm biologists discovered thermal plankton's affinity with the skin and its effectiveness
• 20 years of research were necessary to obtain a more active and concentrated form: Pure Thermal Plankton
• Luxury brand distributed through specialist stores and pharmacies
Example: Nuxe
• Founded in 1957 by a Paris pharmacist with a fascination for phytotherapy and aromatherapy
• Cosmetological concept combining nature, health and beauty
• NUXE = Nature + Luxe (Luxury)
• Principles: no mineral oils, non-comedogenic products, no synthetic coloring agents, no animal ingredients
• Main products: Facecare, Bodycare
• The brand owns several Spas across Europe
3. Natural and Organic Cosmetics– Growth of more than $2 billion, to $6.1 billion between 2002 and
2006 and projected sales of nearly $10.2 Billion until 2012 in the US (Source: "Natural and Organic Personal Care Products in the U.S." report)
– More than € 1 billion in sales and a growth of 20% in Europe in 2006 (Source: The European Market for Natural Cosmetics, report by Organicmonitor)
– Organics personal care market in the UK valued at $12.0 million in 2001, rising to US$16.3 million in 2006; forecast for 2011 is $21.9 million (Source: Datamonitor)
– Germany with largest growth: projected market share of organic cosmetics of 10% in 2012 (Source: The European Market for Natural Cosmetics„ report by Organicmonitor)
Market Trends
Market Trends
3. Natural and Organic Cosmetics
– Organic cosmetics are usually certified to ensure credibility
– There is no common European certification
– The Ecocert (France) and the Soil Association (UK) label are internationally used; however, each body uses slightly different standards for organic cosmetics
Example: Yves Rocher
• “The world leader in botanical Beauty Care”
• Natural, accessible beauty – beauty for every woman
• The Yves Rocher product line contains over 150 active plant ingredients
• Founded over 40 years ago by Yves Rocher
• First product: a simple cream, based on the Lesser Celandine plant and produced in the family attic
• Distribution through own stores
Example: Weleda
• Anthroposophic and Homeopathic Medicines and Natural Bodycare
• Founded in Switzerland in 1921 by the Dutch medical doctor Ita Wegman and the renowned philosopher Rudolf Steiner
• Committed to producing naturally, ethically, safely, without animal experimentation and without damaging the environment
• Organic certification: BDIH (German)
• Product portfolio: Facecare, Bodycare, Bath & Shower, Suncare, Babycare, Haircare, Men‘s Care, Dental Care, Deodorants
• Distribution via specialist stores, pharmacies and drugstores
Example: Sanoflore
• Founded 20 years ago in south-eastern France
• Manufactures organic cosmetics and aromatherapy products
• Handles all the stages in the aromatic and medicinal plant chain, from cultivation with partner farmers to the finished product
• Acquired by L‘oréal in 2007
• All products are certified by French organic label Ecocert
• Distribution through pharmacies and specialist shops
Wrap-up: Market Trends
• The face care market in Europe is projected to grow and therefore bears some future potential
• As the population is growing older, Anti-Age is a continuing trend
• The Wellness Trend has mainly been embraced by luxury brands
• The natural & organic segment is experiencing tremendous growth
• A difference is to be made between natural (e.g. Yves Rocher, Nuxe) and organic (e.g. Weleda, Sanoflore) cosmetics organic products are usually certified!
• Natural & organic products are mostly distributed through own stores or specialist stores and pharmacies
Recommendations:1. Strengthen Natural Positioning
• Aok is already associated with natural cosmetics by German consumers (in a study conducted by IRI in 2006, 20% of respondents considered Aok to be natural)
• In order to be successful throughout Europe, the brand needs to build and communicate its natural image further
– Stress natural ingredients
– Claim “not tested on animals” “Leaping Bunny” Logo
– Ultimately the brand’s products should become organic certified by “Ecocert”
Henkel already avoids animal testing wherever possible
Recommendations:1. Strengthen Natural Positioning
• Put emphasis on educating consumers as there is still ambiguity about what “organic” means through website, PR campaigns, advice at POP, Promo-material
• Distribution through Drugstores, selected Super- and Hypermarkets make organic cosmetics available to the masses!
• Upgrade the brand by also distributing through specialist stores and pharmacies (new competition!)
• Maintain affordable prices, as high prices are the main barrier for not buying organic cosmetics (Source: IRI Shopper Study in Germany, 2006)
The first mainstream organic cosmetic brand: traditional, with modern insights; high quality, but affordable
Recommendations:2. Stress Heritage
• Exploit Baltic Sea heritage to support the natural/ organic positioning and stress wellness aspect more emotional appeal!
• Educate consumers about “Kolberg”: Baltic Sea Resort set-up organic spa at Baltic Sea
• Develop more products with organic ingredients from the (Baltic) sea, e.g. with algae extracts, sea minerals, mud, orchid extracts
• Use promotions related to the Baltic Sea e.g. sweepstake with wellness weekend at Baltic Sea as prize
• Stress that the brand was founded by a pharmacist to build credibility and upgrade the brand
Aok‘s heritage is unique giving it a POD; even when facing new competition in new distribution channels
Recommendations:2. Stress Heritage
• Leverage secondary brand equity:
Beach & Sea
Vacation
Relaxation
Rich nature
Wellness Wind
Baltic Sea
Recommendations:3. Adress More Than One Need
• Aok used to address consumers >40 but with its repositioning as “providing clear skin at every age” it started to neglected them
• Mostly teenagers and people <40 suffer from acne and impurities; “Older” skin has different needs Focus too narrow; no room to extend the brand!
• Get rid of the claim „Clear skin at every age“
• Come back to a broader positioning “ Natural beauty for any skin”
• Introduce product lines for other skin types (normal skin, sensitive & dry skin) and especially Anti-Age care!
Broader Positioning “Natural Beauty for any skin” focuses on Aok’s core competencies and gives room for brand stretching (even into Body- and Bath & Shower Care possible!)
Recommendations:4. Modify Name, Logo & Packaging
• Give a more internationally understandable association to name: Aok = Apothecary Anhalt‘s Organics from Kolberg
• Keep claim “Naturally effective”
• Modernize the logo; link it to Baltic Sea Example: dune/ waves instead of leaf
• Adapt packaging to look/ be more natural– Recyclable materials (no plastic!)
– Colors more natural (not as bright)
– Abstract plant and sea motives
– Sophisticated/ high quality look
• Give the products a more sophisticated appearance
Wrap-up: The New Aok
Naturally beautiful skin
First BeautyWith Mint & Chamomile
Clarifying and CaringFor impure teenage skin
Pur BalanceWith Algae-Extracts & Sea-Minerals
Moisturizing, fighting impuritiesFor Mixed Skin
Pur LiftWith Soy-Protein & Rose-Extracts
Moisturizing and FirmingFights first lines
Pur AgeWith Orchid-Extracts & Brown-alga
Intensive careAnti-Age
Sensitive CareWith Sea Buckthorn & Aloe Vera
Moisturizing and NourishingFor sensitive and dry skin
Baltic Sea Organics
Apothecary Anhalt‘s Organics from Kolberg
Aok – Naturally effective
New Competitors (Organic)
• Weleda
• Dr. Hauschka
– Founded by chemist Dr. Rudolf Hauschka in 1967, inspired by philosopher and scholar Dr. Rudolf Steiner
– Holistic view of health and well-being: Formulations are based on an understanding of the way skin works and its relationship with overall health
• Sanoflore
• Lavera
– Founded in 1987 by German Thomas Haase
– Based on idea to provide cosmetics for sensitive and allergy-prone skin; live a healthier lifestyle
Competitive Positioning
Link to specific natural area
Anthroposophist approach
Simple accessible
Link to nature as a whole
Competitive Positioning
Medical
Specialist Distribution
Mass Distribution
General
POP/ POD Aok vs. Competitors
POPs
• Natural ingredients
• Organic certification
• Natural Beauty
• For all skin types
PODs
• Baltic Sea origin
• Accessible and simple
• Based on tradition but contemporary
• For everybody
European Launch
• Germany = lead country– Biggest market for organic cosmetics with highest growth rate
• First launch in Northern European countries – Proximity to Baltic Sea– Prone to organic products (e.g. organic food sales in Denmark
grew 65% during the past three years (Source: Copenhagen Post, Feb 2008))
• Next launches Italy and France– France next to Germany with highest growth rate of organic
segment– Italy next to Germany biggest organic market
Source: Organicmonitor
Packaging Brief (1)
GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Product: Aok Skincare Range with 5 different Sub-lines
• Key Communication Objectives for packaging:
– Communicate revised brand image: natural, organic, rooted at Baltic Sea, accessible, for naturally beautiful skin
– Clarify that products are organic
– Reflect high quality and simplicity
Packaging Brief (2)
BRAND INFORMATION
• Product Brand: 5 subbrands 1. First Beauty
2. Pur Balance
3. Sensitive Care
4. Pur Lift
5. Pur Age
• Range Brand: Aok
• Corporate Brand: Schwarzkopf & Henkel only on back of the package!
• Symbol of Guarantee: “Ecocert” organic label
Packaging Brief (3)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Product Category Name: Organic Skincare
• USP: 100% natural, kind to the skin, for naturally beautiful skin– First Beauty: fights acne, provides clear skin
– Pur Balance: fights impurities and moisturizes, provides clear skin
– Sensitive Care: moisturizing and nourishing, for sensitive and dry skin
– Pur Lift: clairifying and firming, fights first lines
– Pur Age: nourishing and lifting, Anti-Age care
• Competitive Packages:– Garnier
– Weleda
– Lavera
Packaging Brief (4)
PRODUCT INFORMATION
• Relative quality level: same quality as Lavera and Weleda; a bit lower quality than Garnier
• Relative price level: (slightly) lower than competitors
• Degree of sophistication (design): sophisticated to reflect quality, but still accessible to a
broad mass
• Illustrations/ Photographs: Ingredients abstract plant motives
• Product Ingredients: plant and sea extracts– First Beauty: mint, chamomile
– Pur Balance: algae-extracts, sea-minerals
– Sensitive Care: sea buckthorn, aloe vera
– Pur Lift: soy-protein, rose-extracts
– Pur Age: orchid-extracts, brown-algae
Packaging Brief (5)
TARGET MARKET INFORMATION
• Target consumers‘ sex: female
• Target consumers‘ age: 12 - 65– First Beauty: 12-20
– Pur Balance: 20-35
– Sensitive Care: 20-40
– Pur Lift: 25-45
– Pur Age: 35-65
• Target consumers‘ socio-economic status: tendency to be well educated, tendency to high income; however Aok wants to make organic cosmetics accessible to the broad mass!
Packaging Brief (6)
PACKAGING SPECIFICS
• Global image of pack: High quality, timeless, but not old- fashioned, natural, simple
but with a certain degree of sophistication
• Type of pack: glass jars in cartons (recyclable paper!), aluminum tubes, glass bottles in cartons
• Design Example: Korres (http://www.korres.com/)
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• http://www.nivea.de/home
• IRI Trade Panel (Henkel internal information)
• Copras Consumer Panel (Henkel internal information)
• Brand stats: July/August. Brand Strategy, Jul/Aug2006 Issue 204, p50-51
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• http://www.biotherm.fr/_fr/_fr/women/index.aspx
• http://www.nuxe.com/home/index.php?language=en
• http://www.yves-rocher.com/fr/
• http://www.weleda.de/
• http://www.sanoflore.net/accueil.cfm
• http://www.ostseegebiet.de/
• http://www.ruegen.de/3221.html
• http://www.denmark.dk/en/servicemenu/News/BusinessNews/OrganicFoodsBigGreenFriend.htm
• http://www.drhauschka.com/about/
• http://www.lavera.co.uk/
• http://www.lavera.de/
• http://www.ecocert.com/?lang=en
• http://www.kontrollierte-naturkosmetik.de/
• http://www.soilassociation.org/
• http://www.korres.com/
• http://www.dupuisgroup.com/content/pdf/PackagingBrief.pdf