These Gillette marketing tactics range from clever to downright crazy.
Always tending to a mostly male audience, the razor company has come up with some incredibly innovative ways to leverage the brand. This Olympics season has, in particular, seen many stunts by Gillette, many of which have had a strong cultural connection. Most recently, the brand developed a custom-made razor set for Ryan Lochte, a US olympic swimmer known for his enthusiasm for diamond-encrusted products. Other campaigns by the brand include interactive ads, clever apps and funny commercials, many of which have gone viral.
This razor company keeps shaving modern with its ability to connect to a customer base. Keeping people talking and making viewers pay attention, there's no stopping this hair-conscious brand.
15 Gillette Marketing Tactics
From Bejeweled Shaving Tools to Deluxe Disposable Razors:
Courtney Scharf — Aug 14, 2012 — Marketing
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$100,000 Razors
The Zafirro Iridium Razor is the World's Most Expensive Men's Shaver
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Razor-Sharp Rides
The Egochine B by Paolo De Giusti Looks Inspired by Men's Shavers
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Interactive Shaving Campaigns
BBDO Germany Creates the Clever Gillette Shave Reminder Towels
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Mullet Manscaping Ads
The New Fusion ProGlide Ad From Gillette is All Laughs
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Shaving Mobile Apps
Gillette Launches uArt Application for iPhone
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Gillette Launches Advergame
The Undetectables Promote Stealth Razor
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Giant Razorblades
Huge Gillette Razors Smooth Ice on Back of a Zamboni
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Bejeweled Shaving Tools
Ryan Lochte Receives Diamond Encrusted Razors From Gillette
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Dapper Grooming Campaigns
Three Stylish Stars to Represent the Gillette Fusion ProGlide Styler
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Deluxe Disposable Razors
The $1,600 TwinLuxe Shaving Set for Your $2 Gillette
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Podium-Inspired Razor Campaigns
The Gillette 'Step Up for Gold' Stunt Integrates Olympic Fever
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Etched Hair Strands
The Gillette Proglide Vies for the Guiness World Record for Smallest Ad Ever
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Luxe Auto-Inspired Shavers
These Bolin Webb Razors are for Those Who Prefer to Shave With Swag
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Dangerous Sport Star Ads
Roger Federer's Gillette Ad Makes Precision a Priority
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Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
Halloween-Inspired Pretzel Campaigns
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GenAI Flip Phone Campaigns
Motorola's Styled with Moto Features AI-Generated Virtual Models
Inclusive Hotel Soaps
Diamond Brown Aims to Pioneer Inclusivity in Hotel Amenities
Premium Clean-Cut Drink Branding
The Sparkling ICE Branding Refresh Enhances Visibility
Iconic Sports Drink Campaigns
Gatorade Canada's Latest Campaign Stars Sarah Fillier
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Athlete-Starring Cosmetic Campaigns
Glossier Recruits WNBA Stars for its New Lip Gloss Debut
Olympian-Approved Makeup Products
Team USA Olympians Partnered to Promote L’Oréal Paris Cosmetics
Athlete-Backed Shoe Campaigns
Nike Released Awaken Your Madness with International Soccer Players
Empowering Body-Confidence Sports Ads
Dove's 2024 Super Bowl Ad Will Inspire Young Girls
Non-AI Beauty Campaigns
The Code by Dove Fights Beauty Standards Manufactured by AI
AI-Crafted Hyper Personal Tools
L'Oréal & Meta Launch AI Hyper-Personalization
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Age-Appropriate Skincare Campaigns
Dove's #TheFaceof10 Addresses Unsafe Gen Alpha Skincare
Star-Studded Tech Campaigns
Jewellery Pros and Music Talent Promote the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds
Employee Fragrance Campaigns
Lidl's Fragrance Campaign Features Local Talent with Celebrity Names
Palm-Sized Shavers
The Panasonic Palm Shaver Was Announced at CES 2024
Inclusive Beauty Campaigns
The e.l.f. 'Judge Beauty' Campaign Will be Featured at Super Bowl 2024
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Humorous Payment Campaigns
Paypal's Latest Campaign Features Actor Will Ferrell
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Menopause-Friendly Oral Care Products
Colgate and GenM Partnered to Support Women's Oral Health
Curious Whiskey Campaigns
Four Roses' Don't Mention It Campaign Targets Younger Whiskey Drinkers
Cutting-Edge Bathroom Designs
Kohler Debuts a Range of New Products at CES 2024 in Las Vegas
Characterized Haircare Campaigns
NEXXUS Debuts 'The Style Swap' Campaign Starring Lindsay Lohan
Gen Z-Focused Personal Care
Kiehl's New 'Pubic Service Announcement' Campaign Taps Ilana Glazer
Refreshed Chocolate Bar Logos
Sterling Brands Redesigned its Kit Kat Logo to be Thicker
Solid Personal Care Sticks
WYOS' Everything Set Includes Take-Anywhere Solutions for Skin & Hair
Modern Tissue Brand Makeovers
Turner Duckworth Redesigns the Kleenex Branding Aesthetic
Next-Level Head Shaving
Freebird FlexSeries Pro Delivers a Razor-Smooth Head Shave in 90 Seconds
Multi-Functional Hair Styling Tools
The Shark FlexStyle® Styling & Drying System is Useful
Empowering Clean Beauty Campaigns
Babe Original Celebrates Individuality with 'Originally You'
Multi-Sensory Shaving Kits
BIC & Lo Bosworth Curated the Soleil Escape 5 Senses Shave Kit
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Inclusive Fragrance Campaigns
The 'Where Will They Take You' Campaign Highlights Influencers
Tennis-Themed Beauty Bars
The Dove x Venus #KeepHerConfident Beauty Bar Inspires Girls in Sports
High-Performance Beauty Lines
Varsity Beauty Shares Products Made by Athletes for Athletes
Celebrity-Fronted Gardening Campaigns
Miracle-gro Introduces the Gro Like Martha Campaign
Short-Form Soap Operas
Unilever and TikTok Created a Content Series to Target #CleanTok
Water-Saving Shaving Accessories
The Clean Shave 'Razor Rinser' Unclogs Blades
Women-Specific Olympic Partnerships
Glossier Partners with Team USA for Women's Basketball
Collaboration Cosmetic Video Games
The Revlon x Redecor Fire & Ice Campaign is Interactive
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Sporty Social Skincare Campaigns
The Tatcha Moisture Match Up Campaign is Running on TikTok
Attraction-Building Fragrance Ads
Fit Check by AXE Speaks to Gen Z Men and Women Alike
Sports-Themed Beauty Kits
NYX Partners With New York Liberty
Natural Diamond Campaigns
Worth the Wait by De Beers and Signet Targets Zillennial Couples
EDC Foldable Pocket Knives
The Quadrant Knife by Gerber has a Steel Tactical Blade
Hyper-Targeted Shoppable Posters
Glossier and Shop Launched Posters with Geo-Gated Location Tech
Gender-Neutral Intimate Trimmers
The Philips Norelco OneBlade Intimate is Unisex and Gentle
Togetherness Seltzer Campaigns
White Claw's Grab Life By The Claw Targets the Loneliest Generation
Collaboration Mother's Day Campaigns
Jergens Skincare Partnered with Nicole Ari Parker and More
Tennis Champion Beauty Campaigns
Naomi Osaka Advocates for Maybelline's 'Brave Together Program'
Whimsical Candle Christmas Campaigns
The Yankee Candle 'Make it More Magical' Campaign is Festive
Accessible Skincare Gift Branding
These NIVEA Gift Packs Feature NaviLens Technology in the UK
Anti-Clogging Technology Razors
BIC's Easyrinse Disposable & Refillable Razors are Non-Irritating
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Olympic Nursery Facilities
Procter & Gamble Offers a Nursery Within the Olympic Village
Water Digital Wallet Loyalty Cards
Liquid Death Has Introduced the Liquid Death Country Club
Grey Hair-Embracing Care Products
Dove Presents the New Love Your Silver Hair Line
Inventive Retail Strategies
H&M is Working to Localize Its Shopping Experience
Motocross-Inspired Eyewear Campaigns
Oakley's New Campaign Celebrates the Iconic MX Goggles
Men's Personal Care Brands
Jake Paul Launches a Men's Personal Care Brand to Be Sold at Walmart
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Provocative Guerrilla Campaigns
Jewelry Brand MWCurated Uses Fake Infidelity Flyers for Marketing
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Gen Z-Influenced Marketing Campaigns
Kraft Heinz is Studying Gen Z's Preferences with New Launches
User-Friendly High-End Grooming Tools
Blade & Stone's PS501 Foil Shaver Marks an Ambitious Step
Playful Creativity-Focused Campaigns
Sharpie® Launches the World is Your Canvas Tour
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
Influencer-Backed Shaving Products
Sienna Swim Launches the New 'SMOOTH' Razor with Five Blades
Everyday Athlete Skincare
Rugby Olympian Ilona Maher Launched Medalist for Female Athletes
Botanical Men's Grooming Products
Yves Rocher Offers a Men's Face and Beard Care Routine
Athlete-Centric Body Care Brands
Sloane Stephens Debuts Doc & Glo
Humorous Natural Deodorant Campaigns
The Every Man Jack 'Still Smell Good' Campaign is Catchy
Scream Queen Skincare Campaigns
philosophy and Sarah Michelle Gellar Partnered for a Retinol Ad
Paper-Made Oral Care Packaging
ALDI is Rolling Out New Toothbrush Packaging in the UK
Mid-20th-Century Holiday Campaigns
Saks Fifth Avenue Unveiled its 'Gifts of Delight' Campaign
Triple-Blade Pivoting Razors
The Leaf Razor by Leaff Shave is Sustainable and Efficient
Cheeky Martini Ads
Grey Goose's Classic Martini Cocktail Ad Pokes Fun at Celeb Creative Directors
Olympian-Backed Hair Brands
Simone Biles and K18 Have Partnered Together
Convenient Moisturizing Razors
Schick Intuition's Advanced Moisture Razor is Comfort-Focused
Functional Razor Kits
The Razor Kit from Athena Club is Comfort-Focused and Backed by Science
Tongue-In-Cheek Soda Campaigns
Pepsi Jokes at Coca-Cola in It's Tastes Better Campaign
Reformulated Skincare Rebrands
Bath & Body Works Underwent a Large-scale Shift to Cleaner Products
Virtual Hair Trimming Experiences
Wahl Style Selector Let's Users Try Before They Trim
Shoppable Luxury Fashion Films
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Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
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Dual Women's Razors
The Schick Hydro Silk TrimStyle Women’s Razor & Bikini Trimmer is Efficient
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Artistic Multi-Beverage Ads
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Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Inclusive Collaborative Swimwear
Gillette Venus Taps The Saltwater Collective for the New Swimwear
Interactive Toothpaste Packaging
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Inspiring Daily Bodycare
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Modern Regency Bodycare
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Miniature Cordless Shaving Devices
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Athlete Hair Campaigns
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Refreshed Beauty Jingles
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Beauty Corporate Diversity Ads
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Creatively Sponsored Art Events
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Athlete-Backed Grooming Kits
LeBron James and Maverick Carter Launch The Shop Men's Grooming Line
Antioxidant-Rich Shaving Creams
Proraso Shaving Cream is Available in Two Soothing Formulas
Co-Branded Racing Game Events
Xbox and Gilette Launched the 'Gilette P1 Program' in Forza
Cyclist-Targeted Skincare Gifts
Raleigh and Boots Partnered on New Exclusive Gift Sets
Hyper-Local Gym Ads
GymBox's Made for London Life Ads Juxtapose City Living and Gym-Going
Hockey-Focused Influencer Campaigns
Great Clips Introduces the ‘Show Your Flow’ Campaign
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Diversity-Promoting Beauty Campaigns
e.l.f. Cosmetics Releases a Thought-Provoking Message
Global Holiday Campaigns
David Beckham Stars in SharkNinja's 'Ninja the Holidays' Campaign
Ultra-Stylish Bathroom Decor
Diptyque Debuts a New Bathroom Collection Called 'Beauty Accessories'
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Bizarre Soda Campaigns
Dr Pepper's Try More Weird Disrupts Life's Boredoms with Weirdness
Back-To-School Sporty Campaigns
JD's Start Fresh Campaign Celebrates Today's Youth Culture
Heated Automotive-Branded Razors
The Gillette Bugatti Heated Razor Has a Magnetic Wireless Charger
Affordable Targeted Bodycare
Billie's Body Care is Hydrating, Brightening and Ultra-Gentle
Influencer Management Tools
Ogilvy Offers a Safety and Risk Management Tool for Marketing Brands
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
At-Home Cocktail Campaigns
Gordon's Many Evenings In Campaign Spotlights At-Home Drinking
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Balding Blade Clippers
The 5-Star Vapor Features the Industry's First Adjustable Balding Blade
Customer Gifting Suites
Grey Bandit's Gifting Suite Gave Customers the Influencer Treatment
Revamped Cotton Swab Branding
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Stylistic Footwear Campaigns
Bata Launched its 'Make Your Way' Campaign with a Focus on Comfort
Celebrity-Starring Skincare Ads
Peter Thomas Roth Recruits Lindsay Lohan for its New Campaign
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Bacon Holiday Ads
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Inclusive Collaboration Swimwear
Gillette Venus and The Saltwater Collective Partnered on Swimwear
Cosmetic Branding Design Initiatives
The AmLactin x Kerasal #UnsexyDesignChallenge is Cheeky
Mango-Scented Newspaper Ads
Swiggy Instamart Launched a Scented Campaign in the Times of India
Versatile Ergonomic Knives
The Cutluxe Knife Collection Features German Steel Blades
Private Label Product Promotions
This Target Game Day Promotion is Shawn Johnson-Approved
Grooming Brand Esports Deals
Gillette Partners with the European Organisation Enterprise Esports
Digital Community-Branded Product Lines
The Girl Math Gang Debuts New Product Offerings
Back-To-School Barbershop Initiatives
City Gear is Launching Its Sixth Annual Cutz 4 Kids Event