Thursday, 4 July 2013

Tiffany and Co. x The Great Gatsby


 I believe that the integrated marketing communication techniques that Tiffany and Co utilized for the campaign of their exclusive collection for The Great Gatsby film, was extremely successful. Not only did it deliver a clear message of style, prestige, luxury and glamour, portrayed through various channels, it informed consumers and induced action for them to visit the Sydney store – even if to just view the range. Collaborating with Vogue magazine allowed the brand to target the campaign toward a specific market of fashionable women aged between 18-45 years with a medium to high disposable income, similar to that of the Tiffany and Co target consumers. 

Using a consistent message and theme across the broad range of communication elements, including print advertising, public relations, direct marketing and the contemporary approach of special events and sponsorship, allowed this campaign to be effective and compelling for consumers. As all elements of the integrated marketing campaign were staggered in a 3-week period, it saturated the market with the excitement and buzz of the film release in conjunction with the release of The Blue Book jazz-age-inspired Tiffany and Co collection.

(Source: Washington Post Online) 

Gala Dinner at Rockpool Bar and Grill


Tiffany and Co hosted a glamorous, jazz-age themed gala dinner at Neil Perry’s Rockpool in Circular Key to celebrate the relationship between the international jewellery company and The Great Gatsby. The dinner was co-hosted with Vogue magazine and attended by the cast of the movie, as well as director, Baz Luhrmann and costume designer wife, Catherine Martin. The VIP guest list included celebrities such as Ricki Martin, Gracie Otto and Erica Packer. Models were dressed head-to-toe in 1920’s inspired dress and decked out in the Tiffany and Co collection. This contemporary approach to marketing communications was successful as many newspapers and blogs reported on the event, as well as images in the social pages of magazines and newspapers. The lavish, flawless event captured the attention of the Australian public through the star-studded guest list and excitement around the premiere of the film.

Models at the dinner 
 (Source: Insieme.com.au) 

Model dressing for the event

Carey Mulligan, who plays Daisy in the film, with entertainment at the dinner

The 1920's inspired decor at Rockpool

Elizabeth Debicki, who plays Jordan Baker in the film, at the dinner wearing earring by Tiffany and Co

Model during the dinner

(Images sourced from Vogue Living Blog Online)


References: 

Chandra, J. 2013. The Great Gatsby fun continues with a glittery Tiffany & Co. Dinner. 
Available: http://www.popsugar.com.au/Great-Gatsby-Tiffany-Co-Sydney-VIP-Dinner-Pictures-30596983 (Accessed 5th July 2013)

Parr, A. 2013. Sydney's Finest Step Out to Fete Tiffany & Co. and The Great Gatsby.
Available: http://www.fabsugar.com.au/Inside-Syd-Dinner-Great-Gatsby-Tiffany-Co-30597921 (Accessed 5th July 2013)

The Vogue Living Blog Online. 2013. Tiffany & Co. and Vogue Great Gatsby Dinner. 
Available: http://blog.vogueliving.com.au/2013/06/05/tiffany-co-and-vogue-great-gatsby-dinner/ (Accessed 5th July 2013)






Monday, 1 July 2013

Vogue Australia May Issue


The Tiffany’s collaboration with Vogue Australia on the may issue was a smart decision as it enabled them to reach a large audience for the launch of the new product. According to Newspace.com, Vogue has a readership of 340,00 and a circulation of 51,291 nationwide. With the whole issue being themed 1920’s, interviews with the cast wearing the jewels from the movie, Tiffany’s advertisements throughout, a pull out copy of the catalogue for the Blue Book and jewellery featuring in the editorial content, readers were constantly reminded of the Tiffany’s collection. This successfully targeted the Tiffany’s customer by going through a different and appealing outlet to the consumer.


Front Cover of Vogue May Issue 2013 as well as accompanying images from the issue
(Source: Vogue.com.au)



(Source: Culturelab.com)


References:

Newspace Online. 2013. Vogue Australia. 
Available: http://www.newsspace.com.au/vogue_australia (accessed 16th June 2013) 

Wong, Z. 2013. Tiffany and Co for The Great Gatsby. 
Available: http://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/jewellery/tiffany+co+for+the+great+gatsby,22929 (accessed 16th June 2013)