The Opportunity
- Growing Category: A rapidly expanding ayurvedic and contemporary segment with limited competition.
- Untapped Potential: Opportunity identified for a problem-focused Ayurvedic solution in the toothpaste market.
- Gap in the Market: Traditional brands like Dabur, Zandu, and Himalaya, while big names offline, were not resonating with younger, health-conscious customers.
- Opportunity for Innovation: Carving out the space for a brand that blends Ayurvedic heritage with modern wellness values.
Market Research
Consumers sought products that offered
- Scientifically backed benefits
- An authentic connection to natural wellness
Why Kalki Koechlin?
Kalki Koechlin was chosen as the brand ambassador to embody:
- Authenticity: Her balanced lifestyle aligns with modern Ayurveda values.
- Relatability: As a trusted voice, she bridges the gap between tradition and contemporary living.
- Credibility: Kalki’s reputation aligned with the trust and efficacy that Maharishi stands for.
Tenovia’s Messaging and Creative Approach
The research underscored the need for messaging that highlights Ayurdent’s dual strengths – science-backed results and authentic Ayurvedic heritage.
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Communication:
- Focused on Ayurdent as a premium oral care solution for modern consumers.
- Highlighted its unique blend of Ayurvedic ingredients like neem, clove, and licorice for effective oral care.
- Positioned Ayurdent as a bridge between tradition and contemporary wellness.
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Creative Elements:
- Clean, minimalistic visuals to emphasize purity and trust.
- Integration of Kalki’s narrative to connect with the target audience
- Storytelling with the brand’s heritage, while addressing modern oral care needs.
The Impact
- A strategy rooted in authenticity and modern relevance.
- Reframed Ayurdent as a natural, effective, and luxurious oral care choice.
- Used Kalki’s persona to build relatability and trust in both the product and ethos.
- Positioned Ayurdent as the go-to premium Ayurvedic toothpaste.
- Enhanced consumer trust and connection, driving brand recall and engagement.
Conclusion
This campaign is the perfect demonstration of the power of aligning deep market insights with impactful storytelling to rejuvenate a legacy brand for today’s audience.