Frooti
Frooti
Frooti
Is Digen?”
Verma?”
“Re-launch Of Frooti – The ‘Digen Verma’
Campaign : Who Is Digen Verma?”
Theme : advertising and promotion
Period : 2000 – 2001
Organization : Parle Agro
Country : India
Industry : food , beverages and tobacco
What is the case description – The case discusses Parle's teaser campaign which was
unusual in that it revolved around a faceless person named 'Digen Verma‘. Parle Agro
planned to re-launch 'Frooti' by positioning it as fun drink for the youth.
WHEN?
Re-launch Of Frooti – The ‘Digen Verma’ Campaign Was Introduced in
February 2001 By Parle Agro.
This Campaign Was Designed By Everest Integrate Communication.
WHO?
Digen Verma
Mr. Prakash Chauhan ( chairman of
Parle)
Milind Dhaimade, Creative Director of Everest, the brain behind this entire campaign.
SWOC Analysis
Strengths
1. Diversification into Healthier Options: Capitalizing on the health trend, Frooti could explore
and introduce healthier variants or options, such as low-sugar or natural fruit juice blends.
2. Digital Marketing and Engagement: Leveraging social media and digital platforms for
marketing and engagement can help reach a wider audience, especially the younger
demographic.
3. Global Expansion: Exploring opportunities for international expansion could tap into new
2. Slice
•The market theory behind the case "Who is Digen Verma" campaign is "Curiosity Gap" .
•They're not telling everything about Digen Verma at once to make it interesting and keep
people guessing.
•It's a bit like when someone shares part of a secret to make you curious and excited to find
out the rest. This way, they hope to make the Frooti campaign more fun and get everyone
talking about it.
!Options available with protagonist to handle the problem!
•Reduction in Price
•Introduction of new varieties
•Advertising with celebrities
•Providing various offers and discounts
• New marketing strategies
•Updation in product
Which alternative the protagonist has selected?
• Changing Tastes: -
Challenge: People may start liking different drinks, so the company needs to make drinks
that everyone enjoys.
Approach:
Ask people what they like, and make new flavors that everyone finds tasty.
Challenge: Many companies make drinks, so it might be hard for Parle Agro to stand out
and be everyone's favorite.
Approach: Make our drinks special and tell everyone why they're the best. Show what
makes us different from other companies.
•Expensive Ingredients: -
Challenge: The things needed to make drinks might get more expensive, making it harder for
the company to make drinks without raising prices.
Approach: Find smart ways to make our drinks without spending too much. Look for good
deals on ingredients.
•Healthy Choices: -
Challenge: People might want drinks that are good for them, so the company has to make
sure they're making drinks that are healthy and tasty.
Approach: Make drinks that are good for you and taste great. Tell everyone why our
drinks are a healthy and yummy choice.