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Harrods

 

Teaching An Old Brand New Tricks
During Harrods’ more than 150 year history, it has earned a reputation for offering unparalled service and the finest-quality merchandise. Considered the most famous department store in the world, Harrods is a British institution and its flagship store is a prime shopping destination in London.

 

The Brief
Harrods was looking to embark on a long-term strategy that would breathe new life into its image and appeal to a younger audience:
• Position Harrods as a forward-thinking and on-trend brand, appealing to a younger audience
• Drive consumers in-store
• Generate on-target, on-brand feature press coverage in support of Harrods and its relevant offerings and services

 

The Challenge
Risk alienating loyal, long-term customers with a new marketing approach.

 

  Harrods Press Cuttings

The Solution
Create an integrated PR and marketing campaign entitled ‘Truly British’ that would spotlight Harrods authentic British routes, while profiling its associations with modern Britain:
• Publicize a series of buzz-building in-store events: Press Preview; Pet-a-porter; Guinness Book of World Records; Tea Dance; Agatha Christie
• Support campaign with a group of chic British Brand Ambassadors (e.g. Paul Smith, Vivian Westwood and Sophie Conran) to host events and create limited edition products; seed items with target press to generate product placement press coverage

 

The Results
• Audience Reach: 320 million +
• PR Value: £1.9 million +
• Campaign awareness. 85 per cent recognition amongst consumers and media contacted