The Background: Cognizin, a premium brain health supplement made from citicoline, focuses on supporting mental energy, focus, and memory. As a branded ingredient by Kyowa Hakko, it’s featured in over 200 products, Despite Cognizin's reputation in the cognitive health market, Generation Z remains largely unfamiliar with nootropics, presenting an opportunity to educate and engage this growing consumer segment who values wellness and mental clarity.
Project Ask: Create a campaign that raises awareness and educates Generation Z about Cognizin's cognitive benefits. The goal is to position Cognizin as a trusted, effective ingredient for mental wellness while establishing connections with Gen Z’s values of authenticity and self-care.
Cognizin
Journalism 4250 Assignment
October 2024
The Team: Riley Hogan (Competition Researcher), Lainey Harvey (Company Researcher), Inez Goering (Category Researcher), Haley Gebauer (Consumer Researcher), Gabby Caponecchi (Competition Researcher).
The Strategy: We Utilized an educational and authentic approach across social media channels frequented by Gen Z, including Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Collaborate with relatable influencers to highlight Cognizin’s mental clarity benefits through experiential content and authentic testimonials. By aligning with Gen Z's interest in wellness and mental health, the campaign can drive awareness and trial among this audience.