Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Sara Lee Deli Targets Moms with Online Videos

Sara Lee Deli has just lauched a new social media campaign targeting moms. The company has posted webcam confessional videos called "Mama Sagas" on their new Facebook fan page. The videos showcase different typical everyday dramas a mother faces. Each video also incorporates ideas using the Sara Lee Deli meats. At the conclusion of the video it asks viewers to post responses to how they would handle the "Mama Saga."

Sara Lee hired actresses to play mothers in the confessional videos. Examples include a mother producing a video for her husband on how to take care of the house and kids while she is on a business trip.

Even though the videos are somewhat humorous and entertaining, I think Sara Lee should have created the Facebook page to allow real moms to post their actual "Mama Saga" web confessionals.

Overall though, I think the campaign is a great idea to bring awareness to the Sara Lee Fresh Ideas brand. It is a fun way for moms to connect and interact while receiving product feedback and increased awareness.

1 comment:

JShores10 said...

It seems like everyone is jumping on the bandwagon and taking advantage of the social media craze these days.
Although it sounds like Sara Lee has a great idea, I think they could utilize social media more by allowing for more interaction with consumers. I think one great way to do this would be to have a contest or something (i.e. having real life moms post their own "Mom Sagas" and giving some sort of a prize to the mom with the best one).
If I've learned anything lately, it's that nothing pulls in more people than offering a chance to get something free!