Rationale
It is important for Bath & Body Works to implement new creative design as they expand their product line into the aromatherapy and apothecary market. Typical Bath & Body advertisements feature bright hues and pictures of the product line.
This sample advertisement is dramatically different than their traditional media because it uses subdued hues and features a model, which has been rarely used in the past. This better reflects the sensuality and peace associated with aromatherapy.
I decided to keep the tagline “Sleep Better, Stress Less, Get Energized, Feel Sensual” from Bath & Body Works’ aromatherapy website because it is direct and manages to summarize their four aromatherapy categories into one simple phrase. Although the image does not show Bath & Body’s traditional boxed logo, it should be immediately recognized as their brand because the “Bath & Body Works” font and design is similar to many in-store signs. It is important that the ad is specific to the aromatherapy line because this is the product that is low in recognition compared to fragrances that they usually advertise (See Figure D).
The warmth of the light in this picture is what inspired the last line of the body copy, “Breathe in, and embrace your inner brilliance”. This was derived from the product description, “Breathe deeply for best results” which is featured on all the product descriptions on the aromatherapy page at BathandBodyWorks.com.
This image has the potential to be used in all aspects of our media plan. It could be the creative for magazine prints, on direct mail that is featuring their aromatherapy line or on signage for the outdoor advertising campaign.
Additional information that may be added to this print may include the link to Bath & Body’s Facebook and Twitter pages, QR codes for special coupons or promotions for in-store discounts.