NACDS Marketplace In Brief
This article was originally published in The Tan Sheet
Executive Summary
Bayer Rapid Headache Relief: TV spot supporting the launch of Bayer Rapid Headache Relief claims the product "releases medicine" five times faster than Tylenol Gels. The spot broke on national network and cable channels May 31. The product, which contains 500 mg aspirin/65 mg caffeine, was featured by Bayer at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace in New Orleans June 5-7. A 50-count package retails for $5.25. The TV spot opens with a mother driving her children to soccer practice as an announcer says, "The number one cause of headaches: everyday life. Want fast relief? Introducing new Bayer Rapid Headache Relief." A message superimposed over an image of the Bayer and Tylenol Gel capsules dissolving notes the elapsed release time is 27 seconds for Bayer's product and 133 seconds for Tylenol...