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Optus Vs. Telstra

Agency
M&C Saatchi
Client
Optus
Awards
Bronze
Retail/Etail
Bronze
Consumer Services
Bronze
Return on Investment
Case Study
Summary
In a market characterized by fierce competition, Optus wanted to relaunch its Mobile Phone Cap plans. While the product had not changed since an initial campaign, and competitors were offering services at lower price points, a breakthrough communication solution was required. By focusing the campaign on Telstra customers who were worse off, Optus were brave enough to embark on the risky path of comparative advertising. Integrated media was leveraged to avoid some of the traditional pitfalls, yielding record sales and a new set of rules for making comparative advertising work.
Case study

2009 Retail/Etail – Optus vs. Telstra

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Credits
Head of Strategy Colin Jowell
Account Director Sheridan Boggiano
Group Head Christne Gardner
Strategy Planner Pippa Kulmar
Media Director Aimee Buchanan MPG
Marketing Director- Consumer Anthony Hearne Optus
Marketing Manager Vanessa Nicol Optus
Postpaid Mobile Marketing Manager Jason Ridge Optus
GM Awareness & Acquisition Maria Loyez Optus
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