Flirtatious Candy

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'Chocolate Fling' Is The First Candy Bar From MARS in 20 Years

— April 2, 2009 — Marketing
You know what’s selling well in the recession? Luxury candy. Cadbury, Hershey’s and Nestle are all reporting strong sales, inspiring Mars to introduce the Chocolate Fling, a new candy bar, and their first in 20 years!

The marketing campaign plays off the name, with a tag line reading, “naughty, but not that naughty.”

The print ads for the Mars Chocolate Fling include pink type on a black background to continue the flirtatious tone, with headlines like “Pleasure yourself,” “Your boyfriend doesn’t need to know” and “Try it in public.”

Trend Themes

  1. Luxury Candy Sales — The strong sales of luxury candy in the recession present opportunities for introducing new and innovative candy products.
  2. Creative Marketing Campaigns — The flirtatious and provocative marketing campaign for the Mars Chocolate Fling demonstrates the potential for using bold and attention-grabbing strategies to attract consumers.
  3. Revitalizing Classic Brands — The introduction of the first candy bar from Mars in 20 years indicates the potential for rejuvenating established brands with new and exciting products.

Industry Implications

  1. Confectionery — In the confectionery industry, there is an opportunity to explore and capitalize on the growing demand for luxury and innovative candy products.
  2. Advertising and Marketing — The success of Mars' flirtatious marketing campaign highlights the potential for creativity and boldness in advertising and marketing strategies.
  3. Brand Management — The revitalization of Mars' candy brand through the introduction of the Chocolate Fling presents opportunities for brand managers to rejuvenate and expand their product portfolios.
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