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General Mills pairs Trix rabbit with Spiderman in India
 
Indiantelevision.com Team
(17 May 2007 5:00 pm)
 

MUMBAI: General Mills Inc. has tied up with super hero feature film Spider-Man 3 across a multitude of divisions, brands and categories globally. In India, General Mills has aligned its snack product Dip Trix - Cookies n' Crème with the movie.

Spiderman mask shaped cookies

Previously the kid-targeted product Dip Trix was associated the Indian super hero Krissh with a line up of promotional stunts online and on ground.

Following the same trend this time, General Mills India and Sony Pictures have conceived a 360 degree integrated promotional plan to include, a special web and Spiderman mask shaped cookies - in a new Spiderman theme packaging, a Spider-Man or Venom mask free with each pack.

Special Spiderman themed packaging

The introduction of a new multi pack of 10 Dip Trix pieces worth Rs 50 specially designed for modern format stores, with a Spider-Man 3 water squirter free with each pack. On the official website www.diptrix.com a Spider-Man contest is being run allowing kids to bag Spider-Man goodies.

Spiderman, Venom & Sandman masks

With plasma screens gaining significance across modern retail format stores, special Spider-Man 3 'In store Theatre' display stands have been especially designed. Additionally, a TVC that has Spider-Man swinging across the skyscrapers of Manhattan, with the mascot Trix Rabbit following him in a chase has also been created

Commenting on their latest initiative, General Mills India Pvt Ltd. marketing director Gayatri Yadav comments, "The tie up with Spider-Man 3 is a great 'Power Event' on the Dip Trix Brand, tapping into the insight that every child wants to be a superhero! We have created an integrated communication mix - with product, packaging, advertising, promotion and merchandising all coming together to spin a web of delight.

Spiderman displays in the modern retail environment

"To time with the release of the movie, we have also strategically rejuvenated packaging, and for the first time, have created multi-pack 'theatre style' products, especially suited for release in Modern Trade. This event is in line with our strategy of tapping into kid passions, and trying to make the Trix rabbit iconic and integrated with popular culture. Ultimately - it's all about unleashing fun for kids, fitting in well with the fun dipping format of this unique snack."

 
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