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A VISUAL PORTFOLIO
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introduction Pages: 4-9
brand indentity Pages: 10-47
Meet the women Pages: 48-79
The campaign Pages: 80-97
Marketing Pages: 98-109
My Story App Pages: 110-119
The Future Pages: 120-127
Conclusion Pages: 128-131
Fig 1: Paris Fashion, 2012
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WHO IS SEVENTEEN STORIES Introduction When asked to help re-brand and rejuvenate ‘Seventeen’ we turned to the female consumer to find out exactly what their preferences and views were regarding makeup. This research lead to a series of final outcomes and suggestions that we believe will catapult the brand and make the target market take notice of this well priced, good quality, long standing makeup brand, as well as moving ‘Seventeen’ into a more contemporary and futuristic brand on the 21st century. This is why focusing on the trend surrounding stories will help promote the new brand as it is said “If you are going to persuade consumers, especially New Consumers, to buy something, you must weave around the product or service a story that not only has emotional appeal but also communicates an authentic message” (Lewis and Bridger 2001: p. 39) helping make the transition of ‘Seventeen’ to ‘Seventeen Stories’ a journey that every consumer will be able to enjoy.
‘Products become much more meaningful and appealing to the consumer once they are invested in the story and heritage behind the brand’ (Berry, 2013) Fig 2: Seventeen Stories Kezia, 2014
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The Big idea
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The Big Idea To change the market position from 14-19 to 25-35 year olds through the new brand ‘Seventeen Stories’
Fig 3: Seventeen Stories Perceptual Map, 2014
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Fig 4: iPhone Fashion Week, 2013
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BRAND INDENTITY 10
WHO IS SEVENTEEN STORIES Who is seventeen stories?
Brand Mantra
‘Seventeen Stories’ will be a lifestyle brand, aiming to sell the consumer a way of life that promotes women to be proud and confident in who they are, this is why creating a strong brand mantra was key in order to embody, encourage and encompass the brands ethos, as can be seen on the right.
Spirited empowerment inclusivity affordability trend quality a helpful friend Fig 5: Street Style, 2013
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Fig 6: Seventeen Stories Women, 2014
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68% said they can relate to atleast one of the women (See Appendix: pg 171)
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Logo INSPIRATION
DATA-DRIVEN TREND
Fig 7: Seventeen Stories Packaging Inspiration, 2014
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Fig 8: Data Driven Trend, 2014
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MOTIF TREND
IMPRINTED TREND
Fig 9: Motif Trend, 2014
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Fig 10: Imprinted Trend, 2014
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Pared-back beauty TREND
IMatte & glossy TREND
Fig 12: Matte and Glossy Trend, 2014
Fig 11: Pared-Back Beauty Trend, 2014
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Opulent dust TREND
Logo Development
Fig 13: Opulent Dust Trend, 2014
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Fig 14: Logo Development, 2014
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Seventeen Stories Packaging
Fig 16: Packaging Development, 2014
Logo Development
Fig 15: Logo Development, 2014
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Logo Development
Final Logo In terms of packaging and logo design, various movements for 2015/2016 focused on ‘minimalist packaging with simple graphics’ (WGSN, 2014) this is why keeping a simple, modern and sleek look will therefore be applied to ‘Seventeen Stories’. With WGSN explaining that ‘the future will be driven by data but powered by intuition, as contemporary design looks to ancient symbolism’ this is why using the ‘SS” motif will be used to create the symbolization of the brand.
Seventeen Stories
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Fig 17: Logo Development, 2014
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Fig 19: Final Logo, 2014
Fig 18: &Other Stories Logo, 2014
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EYES: dusty metallics Trend
EYes: Core Range
Fig 20: Dusty Metallic Trend, 2014
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Fig 21: Core Range Eyes, 2014
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Face: Fawless skin Trend
FACE: CORE RANGE
Fig 22: Flawless Skin Trend, 2014
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Fig 23: Core Range Face, 2014.
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Lips: deep Fig Trend
lips: Core range
Fig 24: Deep Fig Trend, 2014
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Fig 25: Core Range Lips, 2014
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Nails: dusty neutrals Trend
Nails: Core range
Fig 26: Dusty Neutrals, 2014
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Fig 27: Core Range Nails, 2014
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Trend collection: Rio
Trend collection: Rio
To coincide with the 2016 Olympic games, Seventeen Stories will launch a seasonal trend collection, with this being influenced by current seasonal and cultural influences, alongside their core collection. The collection takes inspiration from the renowned Rio Carnival, with an array of bold colours, celebrating Rio’s bright and vibrant essence. Using ‘Seventeen Stories’ “My Story” app, customers will have the opportunity to create their own story using Seventeen Rio’s collection and pairing it with appropriate clothing , with a chance of winning an all-inclusive trip for two to Rio.
Fig 29: Win a Trip to Rio, 2014
Fig 28: Life in Rio, 2014
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RIO collection
Trend collection: Rio
Fig 30: Life in Rio, 2014
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Fig 31: Rio Trend Collection, 2014
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Promotional Tools
Promotional Tools
‘Seventeen Stories’ will also offer consumers the opportunity to purchase a seasonal ‘Seventeen Stories’ magazine’ as well as being able to obtain gift cards in store. Not only this, but promotional tools such as having magazine features alongside freebies will help create more awareness to the launch. Choosing Look magazine shown in figure 34 was used, as this was seen as a popular magazine within the target demographic.
Seventeen Stories Lipstick in Feather £4.99
Seventeen Stories Brand New Brights I can’t get enough of the eye-popping pigments in this limited edition RIO collection by Seventeen Stories. The super-bold hues in the eye shadow palette, £7.99, Nail Varnish in Masquerade, £3.99 and lipstick in feather, £4.99, totally push me out of my usual colour comfort zone, but I’m converted! That’s my festival make-up sorted!
Seventeen Stories Nail Varnish in Masquerade £3.99
Seventeen Stories eye shadow palette in RIO £7.99
Gift Card Terms and Conditions 1. The Seventeen Stories gift card can only be redeemed on Seventeen Stories products in participating UK boots stores. 2. The minimum amount to activate this card is £1 and the maximum amount is £300. 3. This card cannot be refunded, exchanged for cash or vouchers. 4. The card will expire in 24 months from date of purchase. Any balance remaining will be reduced to nil and forfeited. 5. Register your card now at www.boots.com to protect against loss of theft. Customer Care: 0845 609 0055
Card No. 9094456 -7834 -2261
Fig 32: Kezia, 2014
Fig 33: Seventeen Stories Loyalty Card, 2014
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Fig 34: Look Magazine Feature, 2014
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Future brand Adjacency
Fig 94: Future Boots Positioning, 2014
Current Brand Adjacency
Fig 36: Future Brand Adjacency, 2014
Fig 35: Current Brand Adjacency, 2014
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A BOOTS STORE CONCEPT
A BOOTS STORE CONCEPT
The ‘Seventeen Stories’ stand will be sleek and placed among other brands within the target age range of 25-35. The stand will clearly show the makeup, house promotional material and feature a video real showing all the brand imagery, including a wide selection of women to help the women understand their stories more.
Fig 37: Seventeen Stories Boots, 2014
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SEVENTEEN STORIES WEBSITE
Fig 38: Seventeen Stories Boots Website, 2014
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Fig 39: Street Style, 2014
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Fig 40: Street Style, 2014
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THE BIG CREATIVE IDEA
The Big Creative Idea Focusing on seventeen individual women to be brand ambassadors of ‘Seventeen Stories’, in which they have to relay their lifestyles, makeup and style in order to be obtainable, achievable, relatable, inspirational and empower women.
Fig 41: Kezia Seventeen Stories, 2014
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Meet the women Using social media platforms Instagram will be key in order to tell the narrative of ‘Seventeen Stories’, it is said that Instagram is now being favoured by the world’s most powerful social platform, ‘it grew by 60 million users in 2013 to more than 150 million, a rapid increase of 66% and the highest year-over-year growth among the top 10 mobile apps’ (Arthur, 2014) this showing that Instagram is improving in popularity within the digital age. Using this platform proved popular within the target age range, as primary research revealed that ‘64% of 25-35 year old consumers liked to follow people they find inspirational on social media sites’ (see appendix: pg 170). ‘Seventeen Stories’ will cover all women’s skin tones, locations and ethnicities, this will allow the customer the oppotunity to personally relate to one of the women, therefore breaking them up into four categories; ‘wild and proud’, ‘mother and proud’, ‘quirky and proud’ and ‘career driven and proud’, will make it even easier. This process will involve showcasing the women’s lifestyle through Instagram from anything from their makeup, daily routine and even style, allowing a snippet into their lifestyle, as it has been explained that ‘humans absorb information visually about 100-150 times faster than words’ (Galloway, 2014).
‘Beauty brands are performing strongly on Instagram, currently experiencing the fastest growth and yielding the greatest engagement’ (Arthur, 2014)
Fig 42: Kezia Seventeen Stories, 2014
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the catergories ‘Mother and proud’ ‘Wild and proud’ ‘Quirky and proud’
Their Profile Picture and name, follwed by SS Information on themselves with links to social media
Photos of their lifestyle
‘The smartphone is just another tool...it’s the story that matters’ (Laurent, 2013),
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Fig 43: Instagram Sample, 2014
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How would it work?
MOTHER AND PROUD
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I’m q u ite rela xed w ith my m ake up and want p rod u cts I ca n tr u st and that are go o d value 56
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Fig 44: Amy – Mother and Proud, 2014
About me
Amy Blair, 35
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MOTHER AND PROUD
I keep my ma keu p be autifully m inim al, ma k in g su re I h a ve a gre at fo undatio n and p owd er
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Fig 46: Salome – Mother and Proud, 2014
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About me
Salome Polaki, 31
I love b rig h t f u n c o l o u r s a n d I al ways keep up t o d a t e w i th n ew m ake u p t r ends
Fig 46: Megan – Mother and Proud, 2014
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About me
MOTHER AND PROUD
MOTHER AND PROUD
I like t o m ix i t u p w h e n i t c o m e s t o my makeup loo ks, g la m oro u s a n d br i gh t i s my mot t o 60
Fig 47: Molly – Mother and Proud, 2014
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Fig 48: Kezia – Wild and Proud, 2014
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Kezia Eniang, 25
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I wea r sim p le m a keu p to wo r k and like to a d d a g lin t of m eta llic eye shadow fo r even in g s 65
Fig 50: Eva – Wild and Proud, 2014
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About me
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I e njoy g o in g o u t, p ar ty i n g and wear i ng st riking ex t ravagan t m ake u p
Fig 49: Carli – Wild and Proud, 2014
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About me
WILD AND PROUD
WILD AND PROUD
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Fig 51: Olivia – Wild and Proud, 2014
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Fig 52: Jesse – Quirky and Proud, 2014
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I h a ve q u ite a n ecce ntric sty le and am con sta n tly c h a n g in g my pe rso na thro ugh my look s. Ma keu p is ju s t ano the r fo r m o f ar t
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Fig 54: Madeline – Quirky and Proud, 2014
About me
Madeline Billman, 26
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Fig 53: Amber – Quirky and Proud, 2014
I l ike t o b e bo l d w i th my m akeup and make a s t a t e m e nt . I wa n t to be n o ti c ed
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About me
Quirky AND PROUD
Quirky AND PROUD
I t hink b e in g i n di v i d u a l i s key and addi ng yo ur ow n p e r s o n al tw i s t
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Fig 55: Erica – Quirky and Proud, 2014
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CAREER DRIVEN AND PROUD
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I’m a fa n of a cla ssic lo o k as it co m plim e nts my comp lexion 74
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Fig 56: Lucy – Career Driven and Proud, 2014
About me
Lucy Powell, 27
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CAREER DRIVEN AND PROUD
I a lways wa n t my m ake up to re fle ct my h a p py a ttitu d e
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Fig 58: Theresa – Career Driven and Proud, 2014
About me
Theresa Francine, 28
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Fig 57: Kate – Career Driven and Proud, 2014
I li ke t o ke e p my m ake u p yo ung and f un
Kate Melrose, 26
About me
CAREER DRIVEN AND PROUD
CAREER DRIVEN AND PROUD
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Fig 60: Karen – Career Driven and Proud, 2014
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Karen Wild, 31
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Fig 59: Angelica – Career Driven and Proud, 2014
I we a r m inim al m ake u p bu t l i ke t o make sure I lo o k my be s t
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CAREER DRIVEN AND PROUD
Fig 61: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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THE CAMPAIGN
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The Campaign
The Campaign
To show the women of ‘Seventeen Stories’ creating seasonable campaigns of the four different categories will be used to help keep the brand fresh. The images will focus on using lifestyle images, with the images needed to appear unintimidating, relatable, achievable, and yet still aspirational. It was highly important that these images were not the classic beauty shots seen on other beauty counters, this was achievable by using no airbrushing and no bright studio lighting, as primary research revealed that ‘64% of consumers preferred this style of advertising’ (see appendix: pg170).
Fig 62: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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Fig 63: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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The Campaign
The Campaign
Fig 64: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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Fig 65: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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The Campaign
The Campaign
Fig 66: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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Fig 67: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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The Campaign
The Campaign
Fig 68: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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Fig 69: Kezia The Campaign, 2014
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GET KEZIA’S LOOK
GET KEZIA’S LOOK
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1. With the eye shadow brush start by applying shadow (Light Copper) all over your lid. 2. Apply liquid liner (Black) from the inner corners and extend to the outer corner for a feline flick. 3. Once dry, apply eye shadow (Charcoal) on the outer corner of the eye, then work slowly towards the inner corner of the eye, blending back and forth. Blend the eye shadow down below the outer corner of the eye. 4. To finish the look, apply mascara (Black) on the top and bottom lashes. 5. Apply bronzer under your cheekbones to create a define look. 6. Apply a thin layer of lip balm to nourish the lips. Apply lipstick (Siren) starting from the centre and working outwards.
Fig 70: Get The Look Card, 2014
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WAT C H O U R B E A U T Y T U T O R I A L S O N L I N E
Please click here to view the Seventeen Stories Youtube Page
Fig 71: YouTube Tutorial, 2014
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GET KEZIA’S LOOK
Fig 73: YouTube Tutorial, 2014
GET KEZIA’S LOOK
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GET KEZIA’S LOOK
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Fig 73: Kezia Get The Look, 2014
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Fig 74: Neon iPhone, 2013
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Long term: facebook
Long term: Facebook
Please click here to view the Seventeen Stories Facebook Page
Information on Seventeen Stories
Information on competitions, tutorials and updates Social media will play a key role in updating consumers on the launch and product collections via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. It was stated that ‘71% of 25-35 year old consumers look to social media for makeup inspiration and ideas’ (see appendix: pg170). This will include a series of YouTube videos on how to ‘get the look’ as well as inviting Seventeen ladies to write guest posts. With ‘40% of 25-35 year olds wanting to have updates on social media every day or every other day’ (see appendix: pg170). , the communication surrounding both Seventeen Stories and the consumer must relate to the brand ethos: being inclusive and a helpful friend. Fig 75: Seventeen Stories Facebook, 2014
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Long term: Twitter
Long term: twitter
Please click here to view Seventeen Stories Twitter Page
Using hashtags to increase followers will be used
Information on competitions, tutorials and updates
Fig 76: Seventeen Stories Twitter, 2014
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short term: The launch
short term: The launch
Fig 77: Kezia, 2014
A strategy will be used in order to reveal ‘Seventeen Stories’ into Boots. A bold statement of removing products off the shelves for a week, with Seventeen Stories boards covering up the display, this would enable the hype and anticipation of what is to come.
Fig 78: Seventeen Stories Coming Soon, 2014
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Short term: Store short The launch Launch
short term: The launch
On the day of the launch of ‘Seventeen Stories’ will feature a pop up event in store, which will allow consumers the chance of meeting one of the seventeen women, based on where you live, as well as consumers being able to try out the new product range with the assistance of helpers.
Fig 79: Seventeen Stories Launch, 2014
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Fig 80: Seventeen Stories Pop-up Launch, 2014
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Short term: The Launch
Short term: The Launch
An offer on buying one core and one trend collection will enable the customer to have a free ‘Seventeen Stories’ gift bag – adding to the incentive to purchase.
Fig 81: Seventeen Stories Makeup Offer, 2014
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Fig 82: Seventeen Stories Makeup Bag Offer, 2014
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Fig 83: iPhone, 2013
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MY STORY APP
MY STORY APP
Create your own story
Fig 84: My Story App, 2014
To coincide with the launch of ‘Seventeen Stories’ the brand will create and promote their ‘My Story’ app, in which it will help further assist women with their makeup choices and will provide customers with a service that allows them to make a profile, have their colours done, colour match their outfits to their makeup and share their stories via social media, as creative designer from Omobono explained ‘we live in a fast pace world these days and people want to be able to do ‘an action’ in a fast and uncomplicated way’ (Pellegrini, 2014).
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Fig 85: My Story App Promotion, 2014
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MY STORY APP
MY STORY APP
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Welcome to the App
Simply create your “My Story� profile
This App allows and helps women tell their stories
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Step 4 The App will then calculate which seasonal colour suits you
Input your name and add a profile picture Then answer a couple of questions to determine your personal complementary colour
This App will be your friend, inspiration, trend informer and shopping partner
These colours can be applied to makeup, clothes and accessories
Will you be a: Spring Summer Autumn Or Winter
Fig 86: My Story App, 2014
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MY STORY APP
MY STORY APP
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Your Profile is now complete Now you can use your App and tell your story
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Press the button in the top left corner to reveal the main menu
The ‘Outfit’ sections prompts you to take a picture of your outfit
The App will then show you which makeup colours would compliment your look
Then select the section you desire
The App then calculates your perfect look. Matching colours from your outfit with makeup colours that will suit your skin tone based on your profile
You can then buy the ‘Seventeen Stories’ makeup straight from the App
For example ‘Outfit’
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MY STORY APP
MY STORY APP
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Another function of the “My Story” is the ability to quick buy ‘Seventeen Stories’ makeup directly from the App
From this page you can purchase all of the ‘Seventeen Stories’ makeup products From both the core collection and the trend range
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One can then share their story within the app
Download the free “My Story” App
Tell people your colour story via social media Facebook and Twitter
And start your story...
Pin your outfit and makeup combinations and Instagram your story
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Fig 87: Street Style, 2014
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The future
MY STORY Virtual photobooth APP
MY STORY Virtual photobooth APP
With virtual reality being a key technology on the rise, ‘many industry specialists believe VR is the next key platform, in the same way mobile is today’ (Alrubeyi, 2014). This is why using a virtual photobooth, will allow customers to choose one of the seventeen women to look at in closer detail of their makeup, allowing them to feel like they are in front of you, talking you through how to get that perfect look. This will then enable the customer their own private time within the photobooth to apply makeup from what they have just learnt, allowing them to pose for a photo after and upload straight to social media.
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Fig 89: Seventeen Stories Virtual Reality, 2014
Fig 88: Seventeen Stories Virtual Reality, 2014
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MY STORY APP 3d/4d
Which makeup look would you like? Simply tap the lady you want and get their step by step guide
MY STORY APP 3d/4d
You have chosen Kezia, our ‘Wild and Proud’ lady. What makeup look of hers do you want?
Day Natural Evening Work
To develop the “My Stories” app further, new and emerging technology of 3D scanners and 4D holograms will be able to be applied to smart phone devices. The 3D scanner therefore could be used on the app to create a clearer photo on their face shape and colouring. With the 4D element allowing for one of the ‘Seventeen Stories’ women to emerge from their mobile device and talk to you in the way a real life sales person, creating a new dimension of make-up purchasing.
You have chosen Kezia evening look. View Kezias step by step guide here to get that perfect red lip
Click here
Fig 90: Seventeen Stories App, 2014
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Fig 91: Seventeen Stories Hologram, 2014
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Future MY IBEACON STORY Possibilities APP
MY STORY APP iBEacon
Using new and emerging iBeacon technology could be used as a way of prompting customers to try out ‘Seventeen Stories’ in Boots as it is being described by as ‘how iBeacons could change the world forever’ (McFarland, 2014) with it focusing on the concept of amplified reality.
Welcome to Seventeen Stories We have currently undergone a makeover ourselves - why don’t you go check out our new makeup range only available at Boots. Which of our seventeen ladiies will you be like?
Fig 92: Seventeen Stories iBeacon App, 2014
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Fig 94: Seventeen Stories iBeacon In-store, 2014
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Fig 94: Kezia, 2014
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conclusion With the name ‘Seventeen Stories’ it means it isn’t confined to the current women ambassadors campaign. The brand name has the flexibility to represent other stories within beauty and this is something that must remain fundamental as Sheeky explained ‘people buy stories, not product’ (Sheehy, 2014). If in two years time, after the campaign has ran it’s course and the brand needs a fresh promotion, there are opportunities for the brand to change it’s marketing approach. ‘Seventeen Stories’, for example, could focus on ‘colour stories’ or ‘trend stories’ enabling the brand mantra of ‘Seventeen Stories’ to be forever developing.
Fig 95: Seventeen Women, 2014
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