Theraflu: Flu Tracker

Theraflu, Russia's market-leading anti-cold and flu treatment, created the Theraflu Flu Tracker which warned its target audience when flu and colds were heading their way.

Campaign details

Brand: TherafluBrand owner: GlaxoSmithKlineLead agency: MediaCom Russia, GlaxoSmithKline HealthcareContributing agencies: MailRu GroupCountry: Russian FederationIndustries: Non-prescription, OTC productsMedia channels: Email marketing, Online display, Outdoor, out-of-home, Product placement, Social media, Sponsorship - media, TelevisionBudget: 1 - 3 million

Executive summary

GSK Consumer Healthcare wanted to make Theraflu, Russia's market-leading anti-cold and flu treatment, grow twice as fast as the dynamic young challenger brands that were chasing it.

Russia is a huge country – flu and colds travel across it in seemingly random and unpredictable ways and...

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