Soffell mosquito repellent ad displayed in an MRT station

Overview

Overview

With a spike in dengue and rising concerns over Zika virus transmission in Singapore, Soffell set out to increase awareness of its mosquito repellent products—sprays and lotions—as a trusted choice for everyday protection. The goal was clear: drive visibility, educate the public, and become a go-to repellent in a highly competitive category.


From October to December 2022, we launched a full-funnel digital campaign spanning Programmatic, Social, and SEM—supported by out-of-home visibility—to connect with adults aged 18–54 and turn awareness into action.

With a spike in dengue and rising concerns over Zika virus transmission in Singapore, Soffell set out to increase awareness of its mosquito repellent products—sprays and lotions—as a trusted choice for everyday protection. The goal was clear: drive visibility, educate the public, and become a go-to repellent in a highly competitive category.


From October to December 2022, we launched a full-funnel digital campaign spanning Programmatic, Social, and SEM—supported by out-of-home visibility—to connect with adults aged 18–54 and turn awareness into action.

Soffell mosquito repellent ad displayed in an MRT station
Soffell mosquito repellent ad displayed in an MRT station

The Challenges

The Challenges

Soffell faced these challenges in breaking through a competitive and evolving mosquito repellent market

Soffell faced these challenges in breaking through a competitive and evolving mosquito repellent market

Soffell lacked shelf dominance compared to competitors like Tiger Balm, Ceramoz, and Cloversoft.

Soffell lacked shelf dominance compared to competitors like Tiger Balm, Ceramoz, and Cloversoft.

Mosquito repellent patches gained popularity due to lower price points and kid-friendly designs.

Mosquito repellent patches gained popularity due to lower price points and kid-friendly designs.

The market grew crowded with new repellents like zappers, coils, sprays, and candles.

The market grew crowded with new repellents like zappers, coils, sprays, and candles.

Global players like Godrej Consumer Products and Dabur India were scaling into the SG market.

Global players like Godrej Consumer Products and Dabur India were scaling into the SG market.

While the demand for repellents existed, Soffell struggled with top-of-mind recall among Singaporeans.

While the demand for repellents existed, Soffell struggled with top-of-mind recall among Singaporeans.

Services

Services

Programmatic Advertising

Programmatic Advertising

Social Media Campaigns

Social Media Campaigns

Search Engine Marketing

Search Engine Marketing

Approach

Approach

01.

Programmatic Display & Rich Media

We launched display and rich media ads on health and lifestyle platforms, highlighting Soffell’s protection benefits to drive quick attention and engagement.

01.

Programmatic Display & Rich Media

We launched display and rich media ads on health and lifestyle platforms, highlighting Soffell’s protection benefits to drive quick attention and engagement.

02.

Out-of-Home (OOH)

To complement digital reach, we activated OOH placements at MRT stations and high-footfall zones to boost visual presence and reinforce awareness with daily commuters.

02.

Out-of-Home (OOH)

To complement digital reach, we activated OOH placements at MRT stations and high-footfall zones to boost visual presence and reinforce awareness with daily commuters.

03.

Social Campaigns

We launched mobile-optimized video ads and native creatives on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, driving engagement through quick dengue prevention tips.

03.

Social Campaigns

We launched mobile-optimized video ads and native creatives on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, driving engagement through quick dengue prevention tips.

04.

Search Engine Marketing

We targeted intent-driven queries like “best mosquito repellent Singapore” and “Zika spray” to capture warm audiences. All clicks drove directly to product landing pages with strong “Shop Now” CTAs.

04.

Search Engine Marketing

We targeted intent-driven queries like “best mosquito repellent Singapore” and “Zika spray” to capture warm audiences. All clicks drove directly to product landing pages with strong “Shop Now” CTAs.

Large pink-themed wall mural featuring Soffell mosquito repellent visuals, with repeated taglines like “Fragrance We Love, Mosquitoes Hate” and “Effective Mosquito Repellent,” displayed along a sidewalk as a high-impact OOH placement.
Large pink-themed wall mural featuring Soffell mosquito repellent visuals, with repeated taglines like “Fragrance We Love, Mosquitoes Hate” and “Effective Mosquito Repellent,” displayed along a sidewalk as a high-impact OOH placement.

Results

Results

Over 3 months, Soffell strengthened its brand presence, driving engagement and conversions across digital and physical touchpoints. With clear messaging and strategic placements, the brand is now better positioned for future growth.

Over 3 months, Soffell strengthened its brand presence, driving engagement and conversions across digital and physical touchpoints. With clear messaging and strategic placements, the brand is now better positioned for future growth.

338%

Impressions

338%

Impressions

8.7K

Clicks across display assets

8.7K

Clicks across display assets

Top Creative Performers

Top Creative Performers

  • Four-panel Soffell social media post
  • Soffell “School Survival Kit” post showing four essentials for students: phone, lipstick, sunscreen, and Soffell spray—each shown in a separate square panel with cheerful student lifestyle imagery and checklist-style design.
  • Soffell festive social media visual for Lunar New Year, featuring two repellent spray bottles surrounded by mandarin oranges, gold ingots, and decorative elements with the text “Happy New Year – Gong Xi Fa Cai.”
  • Interactive Soffell mini-game graphic asking “What blood type do mosquitoes like?” with three multiple-choice options (A, B, and C) displayed on a green grid background, encouraging user engagement.

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