British Gas: A Shift in Media Helped to Consolidate its Market Position

British Gas: A Shift in Media Helped to Consolidate its Market Position

Launch of a new low cost product in the central heating market. Autumn launch via TV had a disappointing response. This led to revised strategy (new targeting and package/product offer). Using press led to rapid sales response in first burst. Overall, penetration had grown 5-6%. Advertising investment was 12% of total income (a revenue of £17 million)