Proctor & Gamble
I was called in last-minute before a major pitch to brainstorm African-American campaign ideas for Proctor & Gamble. This led me to become the creative leader on the campaign for the subsequent 5 years. Leveraging research and personal insights, I conceptualized "My Black is Beautiful." The concept aimed to spark candid discussions about society's unrealistic beauty standards, perpetuated by media and television, and their detrimental impact on women's self-confidence. We urged P&G to take a stand, championing the beauty of all women of color, regardless of race, background, or body shape. We encouraged women to define and embrace their own beauty standards, free from societal constraints. Initially launched through print ads, "My Black is Beautiful" quickly gained traction through word-of-mouth, leading to nearly a million downloads from the P&G website within three and a half weeks. This success prompted us to shift focus to digital platforms, resulting in the creation of a dedicated website and forum where consumers could celebrate their heritage and share their unique beauty stories. Subsequently, the campaign expanded to include shopper marketing, digital magazines, and experiential elements.