Waitrose embarks on first interactive TV ad campaign

Waitrose is using the service as part of a wider promotion for its Perfectly Balanced range of products.

The interactive commercial has been created by Red Bee Media, based on a spot by Miles Calcraft Briginshaw Duffy. Digital viewers are invited to press a red button advertising free cereal bars.

When they do so, they are taken to the interactive spot, which features scenes from around the world that are related to different products in the Perfectly Balanced range.

It gives viewers daily menu ideas and an email address for a nutritionist who can answer any questions about healthy eating and Waitrose's products. It also illustrates new year offers such as two frozen meals for £4 and details new products in the range. 

Stephen Gaunt, marketing manager for Waitrose, said: "Customers who are interested in healthy eating generally want to know exactly what they are eating. So we decided to use interactive TV for the first time to give viewers more details on our 'Perfectly Balanced' range and are looking forward to seeing what the response will be."

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