In March 2014, Vodafone has launched “Red Light” application; which disguised as a flashlight app, allowed women to call for help during domestic violence just by shaking their smartphones. The objective of the brief was to continue creating awareness among women who are exposed to violence and informing them about Red Light Application to download it.
Results and Effectiveness
As of today over 254.000 women have downloaded the app. That’s 24% of all women with smartphones in Turkey, the app has been activated 103.122 times.
Creative Execution
We used all media to reach target audience. We prepared women specific videos and embedded the app information in it. Furthermore we produced special content that only women can reach. Such as wax strips which revealed our secret message when heated and special garment labels for lingerie and bikinis.
Insights, Strategy and the Idea
However, after a year the app started to became known amongst men. So, we had to change our misdirection. We changed the name and icon of “Red Light” app. And in order to avoid men to be exposed to the new communications, we once again built our strategy on hiding our messages in places and videos where only women would look.