Gevalia
FOCUS: Consumer Magazines Ads
Starbucks was eroding this direct-marketed brand’s existing premium image. To Gevalia’s strength, the Starbucks phenomenon raised consumer demand for quality coffee across the board. So, it made sense to play up Gevalia’s dedication to fine coffee. Even against the 800-pound gorilla, Gevalia has maintained its business model, competing successfully against bigger brands with far bigger budgets.