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BMW i: unisex electric cars


By November 2013, the BMW i brand dedicated to sustainable development of the German manufacturer, must formalize the launch of these two electric models: the coupe concept i3 and i8 concept spyder. These cars promise to combine innovation, environmental sensitivity and hedonism.

BMW: an eco-responsible company

BMW has been working for years to improve automotive technology. The first electric attempt of the brand was in 1972. Aware of the many changes in our planet, such as global warming, depletion of natural resources and urbanization, the BMW Group is working on its social responsibility. For this reason the BMW i brand was conceived with the perspective of creating new innovative and inspiring cars. (1)

Posted on 21 May 2013 in Motoring, Brands Analysis, Sectors

Dove confronts women with their own glance


In April 2013, Dove created a buzz again with an amazing video showing how women are still struggling to see their real beauty. This new brand campaign, “Real Sketches” features seven women who have been drawn by Gill Zamora, a portrait maker from the FBI. To do this, he only had only the information that these women gave to him, hidden behind a curtain.

Women were made to precisely describe all parts of their faces: shape, features styles, dyed hair…

 

Prior this experiment, each woman had to meet another participant. Therefore, before performing her own portrait, each respondent realized the physical description of the other person with whom she could discuss a few minutes ago.

Posted on 29 April 2013 in Beauty & Toiletries, Brands Analysis

The smartphone: a social tool simplifying women lives


In the United States, women tend to favor using their smartphones for social purposes. According to a survey from Prosper Mobile Insight, published in June 2012 (http://www.prospermobile.com), men and women do not use their mobiles in the same way. Amongst others, activities that are exclusively done via smartphones are not the same according to the sex. The most fundamental differences concerns the use of emails, Facebook, search engines, and e-commerce sites.

Mobiles and tablets’ exclusive uses: Women prefer ‘social’ activities in comparison of men

The exclusive uses of women via their smartphones are mostly social networks: email, facebook and search engines.

57.3% of women reported checking their emails only on their mobile or tablet, against 44% of men. Regarding the use of Facebook, 48% of women say surfing on this network only via their smartphones / tablets, against only 36% of men. Same record for access to search engines, 50.9% of women reported using it via this device, against 39.4% of men.

Thus, the exclusive use of men on their mobile focuses less on ‘social’ practices. They attach similar importance to their IM and ; to a lesser extent, to the consultation of their bank account. 36% of men surveyed say using only their smartphones / tablets to get their Instant Messaging, against 32% of women.

Posted on 16 April 2013 in Women's behaviour, Differences men and women, High Tech, Internet, Sectors

Marc Jacobs revisits the feminine emancipation with Coca-Cola light


 

In February 2013, Coca-Cola announced its new creative partnership with the designer Marc Jacobs, who succeeds Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier. It was in London, Monday, March 11, 2013, that the creator formalized his 3 bottles and cans and their explosive design.

“I feel very privileged and honored to be appointed artistic director of Coca-Cola light in 2013 and to have the opportunity to bring my personal touch to this campaign celebrating the 30th anniversary of the brand. Coca-Cola light is an international icon … and I love the icons! , ” Says Marc Jacobs.

Posted on 10 April 2013 in Diet, Brands Analysis

When new technologies meet the sexism of the past


Eurostar Group, a technology company in Dubai launched in February 2013 (Valentine’s Day) an Android tablet specifically designed for women. Home screen pink, simplified menu, pre-installed applications to facilitate household chores, to shop, to cook or to take yoga classes: epad is the perfect tool for half barbie, half housewife. This Android tablet with a 8 (pouces) screen, a 1.5 GHz processor and a 16 GB memory has been designed to simplify the lives of the fairer sex.

This is what Mani Nair says, Deputy Director of Marketing for Eurostar, instead of worrying about sexist messages by the tablet: “This is a perfect tool for women who are experiencing difficulty downloading applications (. ..) Just turn it on, log in and you can cook your recipes or do yoga ” In the Middle East, women have mixed opinions. Inhabitants of Dubai have responded positively “I love. The tablet is really convenient to surf on the internet, do some research or even play. ”

Posted on 8 April 2013 in Brands Analysis, High Tech

Bose target musical and feminine ears


“If man generally expresses the need to change the hi-fi equipment at home, it is often the woman who has the final decision in the choice of the new product,” says Patrick Perrin, CEO of Bose France.

To feminize its image and increase its awareness among women, the hi-fi equipment brand Bose recently joined the magazine “Elle” through the musical event “Elle en Scène”.

 

Posted on 2 April 2013 in Brands Analysis, High Tech

Brand Portrait: a perfume of poetry from Emmanuel Galea Paris


“He was already preparing to turn his back on this boring show to return to the Louvre, when the wind brought him something, something tiny, barely perceptible, a tiny crumb, an atom smell or even less, rather the feeling of a fragrance, (…) infallible presentiment of something he never felt. He stepped back against the wall, closed his eyes and dilated his nostrils. The perfume was delicate, subtle and so exquisite that he couldn’t capture it sustainably “(1)

This extract from the famous book “Perfume” by Patrick Süskind describes the power of fragrance; how it attracts attention, how it enables an imaginative escape.

Posted on 26 March 2013 in Beauty & Toiletries, Brands Analysis, Health & Wellbeing, Sectors

Digital devices at the heart of women’s lives


NICT improve the everyday life of French (New Information and Communication Technologies)

According to a survey conducted in February 2013 by Harris Interactive for Coca Cola Company (1002 respondents), 67% of people believe that the development of digital equipment has improved their personal lives. As a case in point, new digital tools have been a part of the development of their careers. 66% of employed women indicate that NICT had a positive influence on their professional lives. (1)

However, differences could be picked out among women. Firstly, the younger, the more advantaged groups, as well as the biggest digital users, are more convinced of these improvements of digital equipment on the personal life. 71% of 18-34 years old say that the NTIC evolution improved their lives, against 63% of 50 years and over. Similarly, 72% of the upper socio-professional categories admit the strong influence of digital equipment in their everyday life, against 66% of lower socio-professional categories.

Posted on 20 March 2013 in Women's behaviour, Differences men and women, High Tech, Sectors

Dove trapped “Photoshop addicts”


 

For some years, Dove has been promoting natural beauty and self-confidence around the world. In February 2013, the brand (in partnership with Ogilvy Toronto) took up a challenge : communicating with a different target. The objective was to make the professionals aware about their responsibility of the unrealistic and stereotypical feminine perception of beauty.

Posted on 19 March 2013 in Beauty & Toiletries, Brands Analysis, Sectors

The Web and Health: a duo elected by women


According to a survey from the Pew Research Center Internet & American Life Project, 72% of Internet users and 59% of the general population looked for health information, over the last year. This study was conducted in September 2012 by phone interviews with a representative sample of 3014 people in the United States. (1)

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Posted on 13 March 2013 in Women's behaviour, Differences men and women, Health & Wellbeing