Woolies takes pick 'n' mix approach to digital marketing

LONDON - Failed high street retailer Woolworths is taking a pick 'n' mix approach to digital marketing by using diverse means such as Last.fm and an online Easter egg hunt to resurrect the brand.

Is this an ad for Woolies or Animal Hospital?
Is this an ad for Woolies or Animal Hospital?

New owner Shop Direct is this week launching, an online hunt containing six hidden virtual Easter eggs.

Shop Direct says the initiative is a 'fun-filled online world' where people can win a home entertainment package. The registration process involves submitting email and postal addresses to receive information on Woolworths and Shop Direct products and services.

Shop Direct is running a Twitter feed and to keep customers up to date with the progress of the online venture. A Last.fm radio station, Woolies Radio, has also been established to endear the brand to the digital generation.

The 99-year-old company folded in November with £385m in debts and was subsequently bought by Shop Direct, which is working towards relaunching the iconic brand as an e-commerce operation.

Shop Direct has appointed Glue London and The Brooklyn Brothers to drive social media engagement.

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