2. CONTENTS
I. About the Company
II. About the Brand
III. About the Extension
I. 4 Ps Analysis
IV. Understanding the Consumer
I. Segmentation, Targeting
II. Identifying the consideration set
V. Understanding the Competitive Frame of Reference
I. PoPs & PoDs
II. Perceptual Map
VI. Conclusion
4. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is India's
largest Fast Moving Consumer Goods Company
with a heritage of over 80 years in India
16 HUL brands feature
in India’s Most Trusted
Brands, 2014
10 HUL brands feature
in BrandZ Top 50 Most
Valuable Indian
Brands 2014
Reference: HUL Annual Report 2014-15
8. • Lakme is an ally to the Indian
Woman and inspires her to
express her unique beauty and
sensuality, thus, enabling her to
realize the potency of her beauty.
Lakmé -
Brand
Vision
Reference: HUL Website
9. Lakmé Absolute – Line Extension
Recent launch in
2014 of a more
premium
cosmetics and
skincare line
In addition to
existing lines
such as ‘9 to 5’
targeted at
working women,
or ‘Classic’, for
the everyday
woman
Closest
competitor in
terms of
segment would
be L’Oreal,
Revlon and Max
Factor
Reference: Lakme India, lakmeindia.com
16. • Magazines – Elle,
Vogue, Femina
• Newspapers – Metro
supplements
• 30 sec primetime spots
on channels
Print/
TV
Lakme Youtube Spot
PROMOTION
17. • Facebook – I Love Lakme has 2.4m
followers
• Twitter – @ILoveLakme has 33.9K
followers
• YouTube – Lakmé India has 37.9K
subscribers
• Be Beautiful (sponsored by Lakmé)
– 74K followers
• Targeted 15-30sec advertisements
on select channels
Digital
PROMOTION
18. • In-store displays and counters
• Frequent discounts on e-
commerce platforms
• Sampling and try-outs
• Product Placement and tie-
ups with movies and fashion
shows
Trade
PROMOTION
21. Target Consumer
Demographic
• Women, 18-35 years
• Upper Middle/ Upper Class
• High Discretionary Spend
Behavioral
• Users of cosmetics who want to reinvent themselves
• Occasion based – bridal, important events where you
need to be fashionable
Geographic
• Focus on Tier I and II cities
25. Attribute Lakmé Absolute L’Oreal Paris
Advertising
• Celebrity – Kareena
Kapoor
• Focus on reinventing
yourself to who you
want to be
• Celebrity – Aishwarya
Rai, Sonam Kapoor
• Focus on indulging
yourself because you
deserve it
Price
INR 700 – 1200 for 30 ml INR 900 – 1400 for 20 ml
Perception
• Everyday luxury
‘reinvention’
• Skincare benefits (SPF,
hydrating)
• Modern, chic
• Not for everyday use
(Due to high price
point)
• ‘Parisian’ appeal –
glamorous, classic
26. Points of Parity
Variety in colors, brand forms, sizes
High quality
Long-lasting wear
Suitable for Indian skin tones and skin
types
27. Points of Difference
Skincare benefits (Hydrating
formulas, SPF)
High fashion appeal – products
used at Lakmé Fashion Week –
at a reasonable price point
28. High Price
High Skin Care
Benefit
Low Price
Low Skin Care
Benefit
Perceptual Map
30. Absolute is a premium line extension of the Lakmé brand
Targets those customers who would like to go for more ‘international’ offerings
High level of similarities in product across brands makes differentiation difficult
Focus on aspiration, emotional appeal to get to the consumer
31. LAKMÉ ABSOLUTE
BRAND EXTENSION REVIEW FOR BRAND MANAGEMENT (B)
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF PROF. SAMEER MATHUR, IIM LUCKNOW
- PGP30230
- SOUMYA EMANI