Nivea channeled the recent fame and buzz surrounding renowned Olympic gold-medalist Tessa Virtue for a skincare campaign that boasts innovative products. The company considers working with the Canadian figure skater to be "a natural fit."
The skincare campaign is centered around the launch of a new moisturizing line dubbed 'Nivea Care.' The cream boasts a "revolutionary hydrating complex" with fast-absorbing properties that ensure the skin is nourished without greasy residue.
Nivea's skincare campaign puts Tessa's youthfulness and confidence at the forefront. Not only does her genuine appearance and athletic capabilities give consumers that helpful boost of motivation, the beloved figure skater is also the "first-ever Canadian brand ambassador" for Nivea. Essentially, everything about Tessa plays in wonderfully well into Nivea's dedication to empower others and help consumers feel good in their skin.
Olympic Athlete-Backed Skincare
Nivea Tapped Figure Skater Tessa Virtue for a Skincare Campaign
Trend Themes
1. Athlete-endorsed Skincare - Companies can partner with well-known athletes to leverage their fame and popularity for promoting skincare products.
2. Fast-absorbing Skin Moisturizers - The demand for moisturizers that offer quick absorption and non-greasy residue can be met by developing innovative products with advanced hydrating complexes.
3. Empowerment Marketing in Skincare - Establishing brand ambassadors that embody values such as confidence and self-empowerment can lead to successful marketing strategies in the skincare industry.
Industry Implications
1. Skincare Industry - Developing innovative skincare products with advanced hydrating complexes can provide a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies
2. Athletic Industry - Partnering with well-known athletes to promote skincare products can be a disruptive innovation opportunity in the athletic industry.
3. Marketing and Advertising Industry - Embracing empowerment marketing and establishing brand ambassadors can provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the marketing and advertising industry.