One-A-Day for weight control
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Bayer expects to reach 4 mil. consumers by placing ads, coupons for its new One-A-Day WeightSmart line extension in Weight Watchers direct mailings starting in December. TV spots by ad agency BBDO (Chicago) will break in January as the product reaches store shelves, Bayer says; Weight Smart will begin shipping Nov. 15. Labeling claims for the supplement include "ephedra free," "convert food to fuel with extra chromium and key B vitamins" and "specially formulated to help you while you control your weight." WeightSmart also contains green tea extract "to enhance your metabolism." Suggested retail price is $7.49 for a 50-count bottle, $12.99 for 100 tablets...