Marketing Media The Work
Emily Tan
Jul 8, 2011

CASE STUDY: How search got Malaysian smokers to quit

Smoking cessation aid Nicorette nicotine chewing gum partnered up with Universal McCann to face down market competition and encourage smokers to quit using the brand's signature product.

Universal McCann and Nicorette used digital search to target lone smokers

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