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Horlicks' advertising strategy in India

 Horlicks' advertising strategy in India is a very good case study in long-term FMCG brand building . Its approach combines scientific credibility, emotional storytelling, segmentation and massive distribution-led advertising . 1. Own a simple, memorable benefit The most important advertising platform has been: “Taller, Stronger, Sharper.” This gives consumers three easy-to-understand benefits: Taller → physical growth Stronger → strength and nutrition Sharper → cognitive development HUL continues to support this scientifically backed positioning in its brand communication. ( Unilever ) Why it works Parents do not want to analyse nutrients individually. Horlicks converts complex nutrition into three desirable outcomes . 2. Advertise to two consumers: mother and child Horlicks historically recognised an important FMCG reality: Mother buys. Child consumes. Therefore, its advertising has traditionally combined: Rational message for parents Nutrition Protein and micronutrients Growt...