Eaglemoss Hero Collector has entered the advent calendar market for the first time, with the company having appointed PR, marketing and digital agency Norton PR to spearhead a campaign designed to target fans and collectors at launch, plus a mass market consumer initiative to drive sales in the run up to Christmas.
With a growing trend in the market for calendars that break with the traditional chocolate and sweet treat tradition to offer so much more by way of lifetime appeal, each calendar can also be used as a storage and display unit long after Christmas is over, and keeps single-use packaging to a minimum.
Its inaugural collection features three iconic licensed calendars: Doctor Who, Star Trek and The Beatles. Designed with fans and collectors in mind, the new additions all incorporate collector quality gifts inspired by these heritage brands, which are adored by fans across the world.
Fans of the Beatles can enjoy the countdown to Christmas with The Beatles Advent Calendar, designed in a four-tray format within an outer shell featuring iconic Beatles artwork and containing a whole host of collectible gifts. Star Trek continues to delight and entertain fans across the world, and followers of Gene Roddenberry's intergalactic cinematic creation have a whole host of merchandise and collectibles to discover in the Star Trek Advent Calendar.
Alex Neal, Managing Director – Ecommerce & Brands at Eaglemoss. "Norton PR has extensive experience in working with licensed products and a dedicated collector fan base through their work with numerous brands including Warner Bros. Consumer Products, LEGO, Airfix and Thunderbirds.
"Their consumer insight and creative thinking around how we can best promote the calendars to drive retail sales both in and out of the traditional festive season will provide us with the platform we need to launch into an exciting new market for 2021."
E: glynndavies@eaglemoss.co.uk
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