Peter Bidenko
Group Creative Director at Leo Burnett Middle East & North Africa
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TitleTide Smart Bag
Agency
Campaign Tide Smart Bag
Advertiser Procter & Gamble
Brand Tide
Date of First Broadcast/Publication 2011 / 4
Business Sector Cleaning Products, Soaps, Detergents
Story In order to limit our dependency on plastic, special tote bags were developed that were not only eco-friendly but also equally as functional. Modeled after a notepad, the Tide Smart Bag transforms into an instant grocery list that can be washed with Tide and used over and over again, providing people with an eco-friendly accessory on future shopping trips. The bags, along with a box of Tide and a marker, were sent to leading fashion/lifestyle writers and bloggers to maximize word of mouth. Our aim was to position the Tide Smart Bag as an environmentally sound and stylish companion for every grocery trip. 
Philosophy In the laundry-washing category, TIDE is one of the leading drivers in innovative & eco-friendly products. Targeting existing shoppers that use plastic bags, our objective was to demonstrate TIDE’s outstanding cleaning results while creating a positive change in shopper behaviour.
The United Arab Emirates currently consumes a shocking 20 billion plastic bags a year. So devastating is this figure that the Minister of Environment & Water set strict measures for the UAE to be plastic-bag free by 2013. And while we many not think a simple grocery trip is harmful to our environment; our collective use of plastic bags is a huge cause of concern. 
Problem In order to limit our dependency on plastic, special tote bags were developed that were not only eco-friendly but also equally as functional. Modelled after a notepad, the TIDE Smart Bag transforms into an instant grocery list that can be washed with TIDE and used over and over again, providing people with an eco-friendly accessory on future shopping trips.
The bags, along with a box of TIDE and a marker, were sent to leading fashion/lifestyle writers and bloggers to maximize word of mouth. Our aim was to position the TIDE Smart Bag as an environmentally sound and stylish companion for every grocery trip. 
Result Recognized as an environmentally safe and stylish companion, the Tide Smart Bag quickly caught the attention of the online community. In a matter of days the Tide Smart Bag collected over 3.000.000 media impressions on fashion/design blogs and magazines. By transforming the shopping experience into a sustainable one, Tide and all its customers are helping the United Arab Emirates meet its plastic free future. +7500 BLOGS +22,000 LIKES +12,000 TWEETS 
Media Type Direct Mail
Account Director Sachin Mendonca
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Art Director
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