Marketing in Brief: Vilana
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
Vilana: Developing infomercials for Skin-Cap treatment, which "relieves itching, flaking, red and inflamed skin" caused by eczema, seborrhea, dermatitis and dandruff, the Los Angeles-based distributor said. "Skin-Cap causes virtually no side effects and results can be achieved between three days and four weeks depending on the individual's skin condition," the company said. Skin-Cap shampoo and spray have been available in the U.S. since 1995 via direct-marketing channels, and are promoted in The New York Times Magazine, The L.A. Times Magazine and USA Today, Vilana said. Manufactured by Cheminova International Labs (Spain), the shampoo contains 1% pyrithione zinc and .25% menthol, while the spray on treatment is .2% pyrithione zinc. The shampoo and spray are sold together for $38.95 including shipping and handling. Vilana is also planning cream and soap additions to the Skin-Cap line-up...