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  • Sake Brewery, Skin Care And the ‘Secret’ Behind SK-II
    April 26, 2012 - 3:19pm
    At first glance, the connection between a sake brewery and “the secret” to skincare perfection is not immediately evident. But take a closer look, and you’ll discover the secret behind SK-II, our prestige line of skin care products that became one of two P&G brands to recently achieve billion-dollar status.more...
  • How a Simple Case of Croup Led to a ‘Truly Unique Product’
    April 26, 2012 - 3:18pm
    When young Smith Richardson suffered from croup in the early 1890s, his dad, Lunsford Richardson, was in a better position than most to do something about it.Lunsford, who was born in 1854 in Selma, N.C., had studied Latin and spent a brief tenure teaching at a private school. Fortunately, for Smith — and many others, as it turns out — he later turned his attention to the pharmaceutical business.more...
  • Olay Named World’s Most Valuable Beauty Brand
    April 17, 2012 - 11:06am
    Olay was named the Top Beauty Brand for 2012 in the recently released BrandFinance® Top 50 Beauty Brands report. First published in 2011, the Brand Finance Top 50 Beauty Brands is released annually and is the first publicly available study analysing the financial value of the world’s top beauty brands. more...
  • Tide Helps Save Daytona 500
    February 28, 2012 - 4:21pm
    Chocolate stains, check. Cranberry juice, no problem. Grease. Of course, Tide’s got you covered. Jet fuel … wait, jet fuel? more...
  • P&G and Mall.cz introduced First Virtual Drugstore in Czech Republic
    October 28, 2011 - 3:16am
    Czech Republic is only the third country in the world to have a virtual drugstore where consumers purchase goods via smartphones and quick response or QR codes. more...
  • New Yorkers: be prepared to do a double take. There's a man in that window!
    January 24, 2011 - 10:31am
    Downy is thrilled to announce that this Wednesday, January 26, marks the official launch of an exclusive partnership with Macy's. To kick-off this partnership, Mike Birbiglia, a comedian best known for his award winning show and New York Times best-selling book 'Sleepwalk with Me," will demonstrate the "Clean Sheet Week" challenge by living and sleeping in a window display at the Macy's iconic Herald Square location for a one full week.more...
  • The Business of Hair Care: A Look Inside Pantene's Quest to End the Bad Hair Day
    January 4, 2011 - 5:44pm
    Did you know that Pantene uses the same equipment to analyze hair that scientists use to study the surface of planet Mars? ABC Nightline News recently paid a visit to P&G to learn how this and other technologies are helping Pantene deliver healthier hair and more great hair days.more...
  • P&G inaugurates Ariel Plant at Port Qasim
    December 17, 2010 - 3:53pm
    KARACHI, 07 December, 2010: Procter and Gamble Pakistan inaugurated its state of the art Ariel Plant at Port Qasim earlier today. The Plant will manufacture P&G’s premium detergent brand, Ariel in Pakistan by combining breakthrough technology with world class innovation. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Acting Governor Sindh, Mr. Nisar Ahmad Khuhro.more...
  • Achieving Excellence Through Design
    December 9, 2010 - 6:56pm
    The Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) Design of the Decade Awards are some of the most coveted and sought after awards in the design industry. These awards celebrate products that have made a positive contribution to society and business over a given period of time. We are proud to say that two our leading products have won this prestigious honor – Swiffer® WetJet® and Venus® razor. Swiffer® WetJet® – Design Thinking's Contribution to Business - Silver Awardmore...
  • Achieving Excellence Through Design
    December 9, 2010 - 12:28pm
    The Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA) Design of the Decade Awards are some of the most coveted and sought after awards in the design industry. These awards celebrate products that have made a positive contribution to society and business over a given period of time. We are proud to say that two our leading products have won this prestigious honor – Swiffer® WetJet® and Venus® razor. Swiffer® WetJet® – Design Thinking’s Contribution tomore...