2021 WINNERS ACTIVATION PLAYBOOK - Product of the Year USA
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2021 WINNERS ACTIVATION PLAYBOOK
CONTENTS
1. HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENT
2. ACTIVATION PRINCIPLES
3. ACTIVATION EXAMPLES BY MEDIA
• Press Release
• Print
• Television
• FSI
• Packaging
• In-Store / Display
• Digital
• Social
• Outdoor
• Trade
• Experiential
• Hispanic
HOW TO USE CONGRATULATIONS! Y O U ’ R E A 2 0 2 1 W I N N E R You now have the exclusive rights to one of the most powerful consumer based credentialing programs to help you boost sales, distribution, awareness and team morale. NOW BEGINS THE IMPORTANT TASK OF PUTTING YOUR AWARD TO WORK. This document is a compilation of Best Practices for applying the Product of the Year logo across all communication touch points. We’ve selected activation examples from US winners over the last 11 years. These examples are designed to inspire your activation planning and facilitate discussions on what an integrated activation plan can look like for leveraging your Product of the Year win.
ACTIVATION
PRINCIPLES
1. ACTIVATE AT “FIRST MOMENT OF TRUTH”
The at-a-glance and intuitive nature of the Product of the Year award
makes it an effective credentialing device at point of purchase
2. REFERENCE THE 40,000
Consumers respond to knowing that winning products have been
voted on by shoppers like them. 44% of shoppers are likely to buy a
product recommended by 40,000 consumers (Kantar Research)
3. INTEGRATE INTO MESSAGE
Most effective communication of the Product of the Year award is
integrated within the brand message, not merely stand alone
4. NOT MEANT FOR THE CORNER
The Product of the Year logo was purposely designed and tested to
“pop” and attract attention across all marketing environments
5. EXTEND THE “NEW”
Product of the Year is not only designed to strengthen the
communication of “new”, but once the 6 month window of claiming
“new” closes, the Product of the Year logo extends the perception
of news for products in the market
PRESS RELEASE
Prepare and release an
announcement of the
Product of the Year win
for distribution on
February 18th, 2021
Emphasize the specifics
of your product
innovation and reference
that Product of the Year is
a consumer based award
for innovation
Use Brand Team quote to
integrate other consumer
related data/insights
PRINT
Consider a dedicated
execution highlighting the
Product of the Year award
Develop within the
character of the brand
© 2016 Edgewell. Playtex and all other trademarks are owned or licensed by Edgewell.
A PAD THAT STAYS COMFORTABLE. If a dedicated execution
NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU PLAY.
is not possible, note that
several winners repurpose
existing creative and
simply “tag" the Product
of Year logo within body
copy
Ultra Thin Pads from Playtex® Sport® have a
Qwik-Dry Absorbent Core to keep you feeling fresh,
and a FlexFit design to twist and turn with your
body. Sport Level Protection™
, so you can Play On®.
Winner in Feminine Care category. Survey of 40,000 people by TNS.
PRINT
Adding copy like “Voted
#1” while also referencing
the number of consumers
and the category is a
driver in lifting consumer
purchase interest
PRINT
Develop an execution that
SMIRNOFF Red, White & Berry. Vodka Infused With Natural Flavors. 30% Alc/Vol. The Smirnoff Co., Norwalk, CT. ITM-00139655 allows the Product of the
Year logo to “pop” and be
noticed
TELEVISION
A growing number of
winners are developing
dedicated TV spots to
announce the Product
of the Year win
A dedicated message
allows the spot to be
executed as a :15 and
within the character of
the brand
Most winners repurpose
existing product launch
spots, tagging the
Product of the Year win
as a :05 tag
End frame should be both
see / say of the award,
referencing both name of
category and # of
consumers voting
FSI
Consider featuring
A dedicated FSI featuring Product of the Year in the
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the Product of the Year
logo has proven to
headline, announcing the
award
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redemption consideration
by 24% Include category name
and # of consumers
Shown at 80% actual size.
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Survey of 40,000 people by Kantar TNS
Winner Frozen Entrée Category
RM
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Execute copy to announce
the award in the context Highlight logo and
of the product innovation execute copy in relation
and within the character to your win
of the brandSMALL GAUZE PADS
PACKAGING
25 2 x 2 in (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
SMALL GAUZE PADS
Registering the Product of
the Year logo on package
has proven breakthrough
on shelf and positively
impacts purchase
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placing logo in context of
INFUSED
important product INFUSED
WITH
BAKING attribute information,
WITH
BAKING
SODA SODA
product claims or
dominant package
25 2 x 2 in (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
SMALL GAUZE PADS
*
25 2 x 2 in (5.1 x 5.1 cm)
SMALL GAUZE
features (i.e. lidsPADS/ tops)
The required # of
consumers voting and
category name can be
referenced on back if
packaging space is limited
Logo treatment is highly
dependent on available
label real estatePACKAGING
Most effective activation
on package includes a
front and back execution
of the Product of the
Year logo.
Back of package logo
execution may contain
Nutrition Facts
more information of the
GLUTEN BITE About 3.5 servings per container
Serving size 1 oz (28g/about 45 rice cakes)
Product of the Year award.
White
WE’RE GOLD EMBLEM: FREE SIZED Amount per serving
Calories 120
OUR STANDARD IS
DELICIOUS
% Daily Value*
Cheddar FLAVORED
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g 3%
We are all about our ancient grains. That’s why Trans Fat 0g
we added sprouted grain quinoa to brown rice to Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
make our new bite-sized rice cakes. And when we Monounsaturated Fat 2g
mixed in some zesty cheddar cheese flavor, they Cholesterol less than 5mg 2%
became a tasty sensation we just had to share.
These crunchy little treats are whole grain Quinoa & Rice Cakes Sodium 260mg
Total Carbohydrate 18g
11%
7%
and gluten free, making them one of our Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars less than 1g
favorite savory snacks.
WHOLE GRAIN Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
At Gold Emblem abound®, we believe a healthy Protein 2g
life should be a tasty life. That’s why we carefully
source nutritious ingredients that satisfy your Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
cravings, but never give up great taste. We make Calcium 20mg 2%
VES
choosing nourishing snacks simple. Because NO ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATI Iron 0.6mg 4%
with us, wholesome choices abound. Potassium 38mg 0%
NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS * The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in
a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories
S
ARTIF ICIAL SWEE TENER
a day is used for general nutrition advice.
NO INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN BROWN
NO ARTIFICIAL COLOR S RICE, WHITE RICE FLOUR, SEASONING
(CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK,
SYRUP
NO HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, SALT,
BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVOR,
LACTIC ACID), SUNFLOWER OIL,
YELLOW CORN, WHOLE QUINOA.
ALLERGY INFORMATION: CONTAINS MILK.
Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
Side of pack execution
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
* © 2019 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS
Manufactured in the U.S.A.
V-33971
*Survey of 40,000 people by Kantar TNS
Winner Better-For-You Snack Category.
We guarantee you’ll love this item
or your money back.
should also be a
#228856
120
CALORIES
0.5g
SAT FAT
260mg
SODIUM
per 1 ozPACKAGING
IRC NECK TAG
The Product of the Year
logo featured on IRC’s and
Neck tags is an effective
device for further driving
coupon redemption and
overall purchase interestIN-STORE
DISPLAY
Winners frequently
feature Product of the
Year logo on special
displays
Size of pack and
available label real-
estate may require
Product of the Year
logo to be featured
on display or product
case rather than each
individual package
This is also common
within some Club
channelsIN-STORE
DISPLAY
SHIPPER / DISPLAY HEADER
VOTED # 1
Product of the Year logo
can be effectively
incorporated on header
cards for shippers / case
displays
Winner sensitivity pain relief category.
Survey of 40,000 people by TNS
In-Store shelf violators and
SHELF DANGLER floor talkers also make
effective devices to
/ VIOLATOR feature the Product of the
Year
FLOOR TALKER
2013 2013
Real Fruits. Real Fruits.
Real Nuts. Real Nuts.
Real Recognition! Real Recognition!
Winner, Breakfast Category. Winner, Breakfast Category.
Survey of 50,138 people by TNS. Survey of 50,138 people by TNS.IN-STORE
DISPLAY
IN STORE / DIRECT
INSERT - ROUND 7
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MAIN DISHES & SNACKS
Set
x 28" H
WAS 1.79
Use Product of the Year
1.59
logo on promotional
2.99 99¢ 1.79
6.99 Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen Build-A-Pizza Kit
Comes with sausage, pepperoni, vegetables and seasonings
to create your own 12" pizza. 29 oz.
Bremer Garlic Chicken
or Alfredo Chicken
Skillets
Reggano
Skillet Dinners
Assorted varieties.
L’oven Fresh Parmesan
Romano or Garlic Herb
Garlic Bread
Brookdale
Chunk Chicken Breast
12.5 oz.
collateral
21 oz. 5.6-6.4 oz. 10 oz.
2.99 1.99
PIZZA NIGHT
EACH
Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Kitchen
2-Pack Pizza Crusts With Sauce
Mama Cozzi’s
Pizza Kitchen
Cheese Pizza
Ensure that the logo is
Thin or Original. 24-32 oz. 20 oz.
2.49 5.99 1.99
3.99 Mama Cozzi’s Pizza Mama Cozzi’s Appetitos 39¢ featured in the proper
Kitchen Combo or Pizza Kitchen Frozen Appetizers Cheese Club
Kirkwood
99¢ 1.99
Pepperoni Pizza Combination Assorted varieties. Macaroni
H Chicken Nuggets Snacks Bagel Pizzas 8-11 oz. and Cheese
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ntials
orn Seasoning
Stonemill
Essentials
Italian
Mama Cozzi’s
Pizza Kitchen
Sliced
29 oz. 20 oz. 31.1 oz. 7.25 oz.
context of the winning
ed varieties. Seasoning Pepperoni
oz. 1.35 oz. 6 oz.
product
3.29 2.79
S:10.5”
T:11”
2.29 1.79 1.99 1.99
Happy EACH
Farms Happy Farms
Shredded Shredded EACH Clancy’s Microwave EACH EACH
Mozzarella Italian or Taco Clancy’s Traditional Butter Popcorn Savoritz Pita Crackers Little Salad Bar
The Product of the Year
Cheese Cheese or Cheddar Party Mix 17.4 oz. Garlic & Chive or Sea Salt. Hummus
16 oz. 12 oz. 15 oz. 5 oz. Assorted varieties. 10 oz.
AWARD WINNER 2.49 3.99 4.99
4.99
Gluten Free
Soft Baked Cookies
Assorted varieties.
Gluten Free
Whole Grain
or White
Gluten Free Chicken
Breast Nuggets
16 oz.
logo breaks through
EACH 6 oz. Bread
9
Gluten Free
Pepperoni
or Cheese
Pizza
TM 12 oz.
clutter and crowded
ino
Survey of 40,000 people by TNS in the Convenience Meals Category.
10 oz.
Over 15 Gluten Free products in stores every day.
environments
1.19 3.29
EACH
2.99
EACH
1.49
EACH
WAS 2.49 Gluten
Gluten Free Gluten Free
1.89 Free Rice
Pasta & Ravioli or Gluten Multiseed
Cheese Free Mix Crackers
Cheddar Brownie,
6 oz. Lasagna Assorted
9 oz. Baking varieties.
Mix,Chocolate 4.25 oz.
Gluten Free Chip Cookie
Pretzel or Yellow
Sticks or Cake. 15-19 oz.
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Mini Twists
8 oz.
Special Buys begin Wednesday, February 25
OUT OF STOCK CARD
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Out of Stock cards are an effective
way to maintain credentialingDIGITAL
Headline copy in brand
sites can creatively
announce the win while
also emphasizing benefit
language
Provide dominant use of
Product of the Year logoDIGITAL
SOCIAL
Dedicated Social Media Playbook will be provided Jan 2020
TWITTER
Build up to the
announcement of your
Product of the Year win
Engage followers on
Awards Night using
images captured at the
Awards Show
Integrate the Product of
the Year win and seal with PINTEREST
your Instagram content
INSTAGRAMSOCIAL
The Product of the Year
Use the Product of the award can also generate
Year logo as a device to consumer engagement by
solicit Likes on Facebook asking for their own
“review” of the product
FACEBOOKOUTDOOR
Outdoor makes an
effective media for
announcing the Product of
the Year award.
The headline can be
simple (“Winner”) and the
Product of the Year logo
communicates easily at-a-
glance.TRADE
Product of the Year can be
featured on Trade
giveaways (i.e. collateral
cube) within the context
of other product
innovation information
Several winners announce
their win — in concert with
their press release — using
a trade ad
Ad placement in the trade
pubs typically generates
added value editorial for
the winning productsSALES
Product of the Year can be
featured in sales decks,
internal communications,
or corporate
presentations.
Provide your sales team
details about the award to
share with retailers and
buyers.EXPERIENTIAL
For appropriate products,
the Product of the Year
logo can be effectively
used in the context of
product demos /
experiential tactics.
The award has
demonstrated to lift
engagement with these
types of initiativesHISPANIC
Winners are encouraged
to activate the Product
of the Year logo to
support their Hispanic
efforts in the US
Winners typically repurpose Product of the Year will
main market assets for provide an Hispanic
Hispanic adaptations version of the logo. All
guidelines apply.
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