Abbott
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Launches Pedialyte oral electrolyte maintenance solution in bubble gum flavor Aug. 2. Packaged in one liter bottles, the pink- colored product is targeted to three-to-six year old children. The bubble gum flavor will carry the same price as other Pedialyte fruit-flavored and unflavored maintenance solutions. The line extension also includes directions in Spanish. Abbott is supporting the launch with over 1 mil. $ 1 coupons and 500,000 trial size product samples distributed through health care professionals. Additional advertising will be aimed at pediatricians, nurses and pharmacists.