In Brief: Neosporin
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Neosporin: New vehicle for Neosporin Ointment helps "minor wounds heal two days faster" than the previous ointment formula of the triple antibiotic topical treatment, Warner-Lambert claims in professional print ads that broke in June. The ads state that Neosporin's three antibiotics -- neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B sulfate and bacitracin zinc -- "are now delivered in a new base formula that provides an environment that helps promote the healing process." A July 13 free-standing insert promoting both Neosporin and Benadryl antihistamine highlights Neosporin's new formula, Neosporin's status as the "#1 doctor recommended brand for infection protection" and includes the tagline, "Kills bacteria to prevent infection and now helps heal cuts faster than before." The FSI offers 50 [cents]-off coupons for any Benadryl and Neosporin product. The ad program is slated to extend through October. TV ads began in April...