This brief is for FLIRT! Cosmetics, a fun, flirty and fresh young cosmetics brand (created by the Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.) that offers a streamlined collection of beauty products with a feature focus on the two "flirtiest" segments mascara and lip gloss.
WHAT IS IT ?
In this step you will find information about the Brand Builder, who is asking you to propose a Solution for the challenge. He introduces himself (as a Brand of course :) The more you understand about the Brand, the more chances you have to create what is wanted.
IMPORTANT: There is a possibility that the Brand Builder prefers not to disclose who he is, usually for confidentiality reasons. Such Briefs will be published in an anonymous way. In this case the Brand Builder will say as much as he feels comfortable saying.
Here are two EXAMPLES
In case there is no problem with disclosing the identity (VISIBLE):
“NMN -No More Nicotine- is a Brand that promises to counteract the damages to the skin that can be caused by smoking. NMN is distributed in pharmacies and drugstores and its price positioning is middle-high; it is mainly promoted through professional endorsement and is not massively advertised.”
In case the Brand doesn’t want to disclose his identity (ANONYMOUS):
“Brand counteracting the damages to skin caused by smoking. Its products are distributed in pharmacies and drugstores with a middle-high price positioning; they are mainly promoted through professional endorsement and are not massively advertised.”
In summary: Who is your client (in a visible or “anonymous” way :)
Create a brand video (duration no shorter than 30 seconds - no more than 1 mintue) that will set a distinctive tone and voice for the brand using products, images, words and packaging. Please use the product, images and packaging shots that are provided. The wording that should be used is detailed in the CHARACTER portion of the brief.
Because the brand is in an "evolution" phase, it will be necessary to "bridge the gap" between the existing and new visual elements. The visuals are labeled "new" and "existing" to give a better understanding on where we were and the new world that FLIRT! will be in. The goal of the video is to express the essence of the FLIRT! brand in order to entice potiential retailers.
WHAT IS IT ?
This is the task the Brand Builder asks you to accomplish. If you don’t understand it, you are completely out of luck !
EXAMPLE
“We ask the Creators to develop a print advertising campaign in order to increase Brand’s visibility. It will be used in national magazines this spring.”
In summary: It’s the objective of the client, therefore your objective too !
We are specifically targeting cosmetic retaliers primarily in North America and Europe. These retailers are very well versed in the cosmetic landscape and are looking for fresh opportunities that will capture new/young consumers. The FLIRT! core target is an 18-34 year old woman.
WHAT IS IT?
People that the Brand Builder wants you to entertain and persuade to think, feel or do something using your creation. Usually you will read about their age, sex, social level and behaviors. You should always keep that information in mind while creating, as the target audience is the final recipient of what you create.
EXAMPLE
“Smoking girls and women who would like to quit smoking but can’t. Usually health-conscious adults who care about their looks. They feel guilty about smoking because they know it is harmful. They read books about it. This is a real problem for them: it’s like “My brain wants something, but my body acts of its own accord”. They don’t relate to my brand, they are just waiting for a trustworthy “helping hand”.
In summary: Get under their skin !
Understand brand personality, consumer target, an overview of the lineup so that the retailer can imagine the brand in store and buy in to the brand.
FLIRT! Cosmetics is an irresitible collection of makeup and fragrance must haves with a feminine, flirty attitude.
WHAT IS IT?
The thing that the Brand Builder wants to make the target audience think/feel/do because of your creation.
Here are some very concrete examples:
∞ Some things people can think/feel:
- There is a new Brand (or product or idea or...) out there
- This Brand is better than the alternatives or than it used to be
- This Brand is worth paying more for
∞ Some things people can do:
- Start buying the Brand’s products
- Buy the Brand more often
- Stock more products of the Brand in their outlets
The above written examples are very concrete whilst often the proposition of the Brief is emotional. That’s even better as it can be more inspiring!
EXAMPLE
“We’d like to encourage smokers to use NMN in order to minimize the damage to their health while they are keeping giving up smoking (especially if they’ve already tried and failed before).”
In summary: Get inside their brain !
- High quality formulas, appealing packaging, compelling promotions and enticing visuals
- Will provide visuals, products, promotional materials (including past programs with i.e. celebrity endorsement for new product launches, It Girl Twitter contest, Facebook, Flirtcosmetics.com) as well as color guidelines, type guidelines and examples of language. We would like to incorporate music into the video. The music that is used should have free music rights.
WHAT IS IT?
This is the key to achieving the objective. It is what supports the proposition and makes it believable. Usually it is a rational statement.
EXAMPLE
“Every cigarette you smoke is causing damage to your appearance. A recent study took several pairs of identical twins where one twin was a lifelong smoker and the other had never smoked. The smokers’ skin was a quarter thinner than that of non-smokers, and in some cases there were differences of up to 40%. NMN contains thinning-blocking anti-oxidants which counteract the effect of nicotine on the skin.”
In summary: You are looking for arguments? You’ll find them here!
Flirt's personality is:
- Fun
- Flirty
- Young
- Chic
- Trendy
- Playful
WHAT IS IT?
It’s who the Brand is. Yes... who!
Treat the Brand as a human being, as it has its own personality. To know the personality of the “client” is fundamental in order to provide a tailor-made job. So, read carefully the listed adjectives...
EXAMPLE
“Scientific, trustworthy, result-oriented, ‘a party’ to achieve your goals.”
In summary: Imagine the live person !
Internal tool to be presented to potential retailers to entice them that FLIRT! Cosmetics is the right brand for them. (North American retailers and International retailers in Germany, France, Russia, Swizterland)
WHAT IS IT?
A list of places (or media, or things) where the target audience will see the outcome of your creation. In this step sometimes the Brand will also acknowledge you how much he plans to invest into production. This information will give you an insight whether to create a BIG project or make it small... :)
EXAMPLE
“This campaign is going to appear in lifestyle- and health-focused women magazines of New Zealand, during the spring of 2009. We plan to invest 500,000 USD, which means approximately buying 100 single pages.”
In summary: Consider the medium !
Visual identity: use all elements that have been uploaded for color, package shot and type.
Please use any external elements (visuals, music) that can enhance and enrich the video.
Note from BootB:
There are 63 files attached to this Brief (including FLIRT! product pictures with current and new visuals, screen shots, and other visual elements that you might find helpful while creating the viral video). We thought it would be easier for you to have the option to download them all at once in a zipped folder.
Therefore we have gathered all files in an archive folder, available for download here.
Considering the size of the zip folder (94,5 MB), the download may take up to 10 - 15 minutes. Please keep in mind that the amount of time required for the completion of the download is highly dependent on your internet connection as well.
If the Brand has preferences or technical requirements that your Solution has to match, you will find them here.
Here are some items that you may find in this section:
∞ Guidelines or mandatory inclusions (do’s and/or don’ts)
∞ Business objectives
∞ Market and competitors overview
∞ Good and bad samples
Depending on the Brief, you may also find some files attached with a logo, pictures of product(s), a template that you should use in order to submit your ideas, or any other file that the Brand wants to share with you. So, study the attachments before starting creating.
In summary: Anything else you need to know (not written in the 7 steps before) !
