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CAMPAIGN
“Guru Nanda Mouth Detox Challenge” Digital Campaign for the Ayurvedic Oral Care Segment at Walgreens
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TIMELINE
5 months
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BUDGET
$150,000
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THE CHALLENGE
Walgreens is going through a reset. Hundreds of stores are closing, and the rest are under pressure to stay relevant with limited staff and spotty shelves. At the same time, natural mouthwash is having a moment. Ayurvedic blends are pulling in wellness-minded shoppers who want gentler ingredients and something that feels like an upgrade.
Guru Nanda is a small but growing brand in that space. Think oil pulling, coconut and clove blends, ancient practices bottled for everyday use. The opportunity was clear: give trend-driven shoppers a reason to pick Walgreens over Amazon or direct-to-consumer channels. The hook? Turn a boring rinse into a wellness ritual. Make it easy to try. Make it feel good to switch.
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THE SOLUTION
The campaign positions Guru Nanda as a daily mouth detox. A modern twist on ancient practice. Clean, natural, and available for pickup in 30 minutes.
To reach Gen Z and young millennials, I created the #MouthDetoxChallenge for TikTok and Instagram, backed by micro-influencers, beauty creators, and Walgreens app offers. This was not about hard selling. It was about showing how Ayurvedic mouthwash fits into self-care routines people already share. Think GRWM clips, fresh breath checks, and “I tried oil pulling so you don’t have to” hooks.
I built geo-targeted mobile ads to spotlight well-stocked local stores, shelf talkers with QR codes that led to trending content, and a Walgreens app push with exclusive coupons and Walgreens Cash rewards.
Search was handled with a long-tail strategy focused on natural, alcohol-free, and Ayurvedic mouthwash terms. Paid campaigns geo-targeted last-mile buyers ready to pick up in store. Retargeting and email closed the loop, nudging people who browsed but didn’t buy.
This campaign flipped a low-interest product into a wellness flex. It gave shoppers a reason to switch brands and a reason to choose Walgreens.
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This project was developed as part of Columbia Business School’s professional digital marketing certificate program.
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