OLD NAVY RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS WITH AN ENTERTAINING SPRING CAMPAIGN FEATURING THE ‘SUPERMODELQUINS’
SAN FRANCISCO, FEBRUARY 26,2009 – Old Navy today announced a new
marketing and advertising campaign featuring the “SuperModelquins” - a diverse
family of 12 custom-made mannequins with gossip column-worthy
personalities.
The irreverent campaign emphasizes Old Navy’s trademark sense of fun, fashion
and value, and was designed to capture the attention of hundreds of millions of
people in a way that’s befitting to the personality of the brand. The
multi-faceted campaign, which captures the brand's unique energy,
kicks-off with a TV spot that will air on February 26, followed by creative
circulars, online advertising, in-store promotions, direct mail and a
microsite.
“We know our customers are looking for unbeatable value, particularly in
today’s economic environment,” said President Tom Wyatt. “We want to grab our
customers’ attention in exciting ways while sending a strong message that Old
Navy is serious about offering phenomenal product at great prices.”
The campaign aims to turn Old Navy’s “SuperModelquins” into instant
celebrities. Although they each have their own unique personality and style,
complete with background stories akin to the gossip magazines in the
supermarket check-out line, they are united by a mission to chat up Old Navy’s
fashion-at-a-value brand promise to customers.
Developed in partnership with Crispin, Porter + Bogusky, the award-winning
agency known for its edgy and innovative campaigns for companies such as Burger
King and Coca-Cola, the campaign’s creative platform is the foundation for a
fully-integrated marketing campaign intended for Old Navy’s target customer – a
young mom on a budget shopping for herself and her family. The first TV ads
will promote exciting new deals and core product categories such as denim – all
presented in the unique Old Navy way.
Beginning Thursday, February 26, the 12 new SuperModelquins will appear in 200
Old Navy stores, and will be rolled out to all stores over the next few weeks.
In addition, many other marketing elements will reach customers throughout
their shopping experience. For instance, a newly-designed circular that spoofs
celebrity fashion magazines will bring the campaign to life. In addition,
humorous vignettes of the SuperModelquins interacting with each other will be
posted on a new microsite, oldnavyweekly.com.
About Old Navy
Old Navy originated in 1994 and quickly became one of the world’s most
successful brands, offering customers the latest fashion at great prices.
Today, the brand continues to offer on-trend apparel and irresistible basics
for adults and children at a surprising value. And, best of all, Old Navy
brings it all to customers in a fun, energizing shopping environment.
About Gap Inc.
Gap Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer offering clothing, accessories
and personal care products for men, women, children and babies under the Gap,
Banana Republic, Old Navy, Piperlime and Athleta brand names. Fiscal 2008 sales
were $14.5 billion. Gap Inc. operates more than 3,100 stores in the United
States, the United Kingdom, Canada, France, Japan and Ireland. In addition, Gap
Inc. is expanding its international presence with franchise agreements in Asia,
Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. For more information, please visit
gapinc.com.