Pepsodent x Upin & Ipin Licensed Character Mugs for Ramadan GWP

Brand: Pepsodent (Unilever Malaysia)

Description:

To enhance its Ramadan promotional campaign, Pepsodent Malaysia collaborated with Upin & Ipin, one of Malaysia’s most beloved animated characters, to create a custom-designed, limited-edition Eid Mubarak Mug as a Gift with Purchase (GWP). This exclusive licensed character merchandise was offered as a free gift with Pepsodent product purchases, available on Unilever’s official Shopee and Lazada stores.


(source: Shopee Malaysia) 

Designed and produced by DTC World, these custom mugs incorporated festive elements, aligning with the spirit of Ramadan and Eid celebrations. The Upin & Ipin branding strengthened the campaign’s emotional appeal, fostering a connection with families and children, who are the key target audience for Pepsodent’s oral care products.

The Results:

Boosted Sales with Lovable IP Characters: Upin & Ipin’s strong fan base made the promotional gift highly desirable, increasing sales and brand engagement.

Enhanced Brand Affinity & Recall: The familiar and beloved characters created an emotional connection, reinforcing Pepsodent’s brand identity among families and children.

End-to-End Promotional Gift Expertise: DTC World managed the entire process, including licensing coordination, design, sourcing, production, and logistics, ensuring seamless execution and cost-effective implementation.

DTC Services Used:

Design, IP Licensed Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, Logistics.


Conclusion:

This campaign underscores the power of licensed character merchandising in trade marketing strategies. By integrating a beloved character with a practical promotional item, Pepsodent successfully drove consumer engagement and boosted sales during a key festive season. DTC World specializes in creating high-impact promotional campaigns with custom-designed branded corporate gifts, providing end-to-end services to ensure a successful and cost-effective marketing campaign.

Interested in creating your own licensed character merchandise for promotional campaigns? Let DTC World bring your ideas to life!




Need help to find the right promotional solutions to amplify your brand visibility?

Let us guide you through the process of picking the perfect fit. Scale your business with us today.


[ Read our Blog     [ Start a project with us ]





Alternatively, you can explore our past Showcase portfolio for more inspiration:

Horlicks x LINE FRIENDS Minini | IP Licensed Merchandise GWP 

Colgate x Milk Mocha Bear Licensed Merchandise Promotional Gifts

POKKA x DC Justice League Customised Collectible Cushions