Marketing & Advertising

Maxwellia Launches UK TV Campaign For Evana Showing Reality Of Menstruation

 
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Maxwellia's “bold, honest, and completely unfiltered” campaign for Evana menstrual health brand tells the story of a woman dealing with the realities of a heavy period, showing “real blood, real leaks.”

Haleon Launches ‘Prescription Strength’ Hayfever Remedy In The UK

 
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Pirilieve Hayfever Relief Tablets contain 120mg fexofenadine hydrochloride, which the firm notes is an active ingredient that was “previously only available behind pharmacy counters.”

Haleon’s US Eroxon Launch Falls Short Of Expectations

 
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Consumer uptake of Eroxon - the first FDA-approved OTC ED treatment available in the US - has been slower than expected, according to Haleon, which says its working with retailers to build awareness.

Haleon Launches 24 Hour Voltarol Medicated Plaster In The UK

 
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Voltarol One A Day Muscle Pain Relief Medicated Plaster provides up to 24 hours relief from pain and inflammation, according to manufacturer Haleon.


Over The Counter: Why OTC Firms Should Care About Rx Advertising, With AdverCheck’s James Walmsley

 
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HBW Insight speaks to AdverCheck managing director James Walmsley about the rise of direct-to-consumer prescription drugs marketing in the UK, and its impact on the consumer healthcare industry.

Haleon Launches Panadol Sub-Brand For UK Migraine Sufferers

 
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Available in UK pharmacies and supermarkets, Panmigrol’s “triple-action formulation” provides more effective migraine relief than standard ibuprofen or sumatriptan tablets, manufacturer Haleon claims.

Over The Counter: Getting Creative In Consumer Health, With All Creative’s Beverley Law

 
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A new season of HBW Insight's Over The Counter podcast kicks off with a chat about creativity in consumer health with All Creative founder and managing director Beverley Law.

Stada Expands Oilatum Range To Meet Saudi Arabia’s Skin-Care Needs

 
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Stada launches nine new Oilatum products in Saudi Arabia including “rich moisturising creams for intense hydration, gentle body washes for daily cleansing, and baby-specific products like soothing bath bubbles and head-to-toe wash.”


Bayer Consumer Health Enters UK Menopause Category With CanesMeno

 
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With its new CanesMeno range, Bayer Consumer Health wants to help the estimated 13m women in the UK who are currently perimenopausal or menopausal.

Lumineux Whitening Mouthwash Firm Asks NAD For Second Shot At Proving ‘Enamel Safe’ Claim

 

NAD attorneys find Oral Essentials’ scanning electron microscopy study with extracted teeth “was not a good fit” as “enamel safe” claim “reasonably conveys a message that regular daily use of the product will have no negative impact on enamel at all or at any time.”

ASA Files: ACME Vapes Case Shows Marketers Must ‘Know Their Audience’

 
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A recent ASA case involving an ad for vape products shows that marketers shouldn’t assume that professional online networks like LinkedIn are any different to other social media platforms when it comes to UK advertising codes.

Opella Partners With Climate Data Firm To Create Allevia-Branded ‘Pollen Passport’

 
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Developed using Datair's Ambee climate data technology, Opella’s Pollen Passport presents users with an easy to use and interactive online visualization of air quality at holiday destinations across the world.


Lumineux Mouthwash ‘Non-Toxic’ Claim Gets Adverse Reaction In Advertising Review

 

National Advertising Division found multiple faults with Oral Essentials’ evidence for claim, including that an in vitro study the firm conducted on “mouse cells is not dispositive of whether the same product would have any adverse effects on humans under real world conditions.”

Almost Half Of UK Women Confused About Their Hormones, Maxwellia Finds

 
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“From heavy periods to painful cramps, the experiences of menstruation vary widely, but the need for understanding is universal," Maxwellia insists, as it launches a creative campaign addressing the confusion surrounding menstrual health in the UK. “With Evana driving momentum, menstrual health is finally getting the attention it deserves – one lipstick at a time.”

Ayurveda Teeth Whitener Firm Argues Industry Self-Regulation Ad Claim Reviews Dim Innovation

 

GuruNanda appealing a National Advertising Division decision, following a review of a Procter & Gamble challenge, that it cease using a “natural teeth whitening” claim for its namesake brand pulling oil, mouthwash and gel pen.

OTC Marketing Awards 2024: What The Judges Said About The Leading Entries

 
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The trophies have been presented at the OTC Marketing Awards 2024 - but what did the judging panel have to say about the winning and highly-commended entries?


Opella Crowned Company Of The Year At OTC Marketing Awards 2024

 
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Winners across 12 categories were announced at the OTC Marketing Awards 2024 on 21 November, with Opella taking the top prize as OTC Company of the Year.

US Consumer Health Sports Marketing: Opill/WNBA, Recover 180/NBA, Bucked Up/McGregor

 

Opill marketer Perrigo builds on marketing collaboration with WNA in partnership with Napheesa Collier; Bucked Up partners with MMA champion and entrepreneur Conor McGregor; and Recover 180 collaborates with NBA players.

UK ASA Backs ‘Global Think Tank’ Dedicated To Improving Advertising Self-Regulation

 
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The International Council for Advertising Self-Regulation has launched a "Global Think Tank" to further effective industry self-regulation in the area of advertising, backed by national authorities such as the UK's ASA.

Mucinex Promotes Romance To US Consumers, Launches Something To Chew On For Children

 

Reckitt backs up prediction for strong sales during current quarter with advertising featuring a beauty queen and a line extension for Mucinex, one its strongest US consumer health product lines.