Nizoral – Driving Awareness & Sales Across UK Retail Channels
May 30, 2025
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Client Background
Nizoral is a leading anti-dandruff shampoo brand trusted globally for its dermatologist-recommended ketoconazole formula. While well-established in the U.S., the brand sought to expand market share and visibility in the UK, where it faced strong competition from OTC and premium haircare products.
Objectives
Boost brand awareness across digital touchpoints in the UK.
Drive measurable uplift in both in-store and online sales through major retailers like Boots, Superdrug, and Amazon.
Targeting Strategy
To ensure message relevance and scale, we deployed a multi-layered targeting approach:
Geolocation: United Kingdom-wide, with higher impression density in major metropolitan areas (London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow).
Audience Segments:
Beauty & Personal Care Enthusiasts
Health-Conscious Shoppers
Dandruff & Scalp Treatment Seekers
Amazon & Boots Online Shoppers (via third-party audience segments)
Device Types:
Mobile-first strategy (65% budget), followed by desktop and tablet to drive cross-device exposure
Campaign Setup
Platform: Google Display & Video 360 (DV360)
Ad Formats:
High-impact display banners (300x600, 970x250)
Native ad placements for editorial environments
YouTube pre-roll and bumper ads for video storytelling
Creatives:
Static and animated banners featuring “Clinically Proven” messaging
Video creatives emphasizing fast results and dermatologist trust
Retail CTAs (“Shop Now on Boots” / “Available at Superdrug”) customized per placement
Placements:
Health & beauty publications
Contextual inventory focused on haircare & wellness
Premium YouTube channels and curated video bundles
Results
UK impressions in 6 weeks
22M+
MoM Nizoral sales at Boots & Superdrug
+17.3%
Efficient Media Spend:
Average CPM: £1.87 (Display), £5.65 (Video)
Click-through rates up to 1.9% on performance banners with retailer-specific CTAs
Optimized inventory curation helped eliminate wastage on irrelevant placements
Cross-Channel Synergy:
By combining DV360 with smart YouTube sequencing and retailer-specific retargeting, we created a full-funnel path to conversion—informing users, then converting them either in-store or online.
ROI Summary
Google DV360 proved a high-performing channel for a dual-objective campaign—blending brand uplift with retail activation.
Nizoral successfully reinforced its position in the UK market, while our team’s execution ensured efficient spend and measurable growth in both digital and physical points of sale.
Key Takeaway: Programmatic with DV360 bridges the gap between awareness and retail performance when powered by precise audience targeting and retail-integrated creative execution.