Strategic Focus & Plan
This section covers three aspects of corporate strategy that influence the marketing plan: (1) the mission/vision, (2) goals, and (3) core competence/sustainable competitive advantage of Dettol.
Mission & Vision
Dettol
Mission:
"To assist prevent the spread of germs on hands, bodies, laundry, and surfaces," reads the mission statement of Dettol. This claim shows that Dettol places a high priority on hygiene and, more significantly, the health of its customers by preventing the spread of germs (Dettol. Retrieved December 13, 2022).
Hand washing is simple to conduct and is a helpful step to take to help stop the transmission of bacteria and viruses that cause sickness. Dettol outperformed the rest of these products in terms of pandemic growth. Dettol is recognized to be a proven and trusted home brand for many, though, even before the pandemic. This is attributable to its excellent products, competitive pricing, and, most significantly, its marketing tactics. Without the proper marketing tactics, no brand can grow successfully. This article will discuss Dettol's marketing approach, which has helped to make it the most reputable brand in the hygiene category.
Vision:
"Protecting family well-being, with children in particular, against difficulties that germs may create; wherever and whenever they occur," is the mission statement of Dettol. This claim demonstrates that Dettol cares for its clients by considering potential negative effects that germs could have in the future, above and beyond ordinary cleanliness.
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Products from Dettol are offered in more than 120 nations. The business sells its goods to distributors, who then pass them on to retailers and wholesalers. When a large order is placed, the business uses a direct channel distribution approach, delivering the products directly to the client. Dettol chooses an incredible marketing and distribution approach by making its products available everywhere, including neighborhood general and drug stores, shopping centers, and other eCommerce platforms (Dettol. (n.d.). Our Social Responsibility, 2022)
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According to brand image data study, consumers view Dettol as authoritative, trustworthy, adaptive, and providing coverage against germs. The effectiveness of Dettol's equity in preventing the spread of microorganisms has not diminished. It has been likened as a soldier who protects children from the unhealthy physical realm.
FIFA
Mission:
Our goal is to monitor and disseminate quantitative information regarding FIFA in order to influence, boost accountability and transparency, cut down on potential for corruption, and guarantee that human rights are upheld. FIFA wants to make it clear that, as the principal objective of FIFA, it firmly supports solidarity in football and an equitable redistribution model that may aid in the sport's development, particularly at the global level.
Any football competition, whether it be local, national, or international, should always embody the fundamental values of solidarity, inclusivity, honesty, and fair financial redistribution. The football governing bodies should also use every legal, diplomatic, and sporting means to guarantee that this continues to be the case. In light of this, FIFA can only declare its opposition to a "closed European breakaway league" that does not adhere to the aforementioned standards and exists outside of the international football structures.
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Vision:
Our vision is a healthy sport where "fair play" and the fundamental principles are upheld at all levels of the pyramid, from FIFA at the top to the grassroots of soccer.
Giving every talent an opportunity is a goal of the FIFA President's Vision 2020–2023, and the best way to achieve this is through implementing more equitable IMCs that level the playing field. The majority of member associations decided to look at potential IMC adjustments at the 71st FIFA Congress. The 50 national teams and 50 clubs competing at the top level in both the men's and women's games is the main objective of the FIFA President's Vision 2020-2023. FIFA is moving forward with this objective quite quickly (Vision values – FIFA December 13, 2022).
FIFA has been able to harness the widespread appeal of football to communicate uplifting social themes to society at large, and it has set an example by establishing departments inside its own organization devoted to promoting these ideals. FIFA increases the likelihood that those fundamental values will endure via football by working with prominent worldwide stakeholders.
Goals
For the upcoming years, Dettol and FIFA seek to achieve the following goals:
Dettol Goals
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To rejuvenate sustainable growth
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To triple social impact by 2026 and reach 47 million lives across India. (Press Release: Reckitt’s Flagship NDTV Dettol Banega Swasth India Campaign, 2021)
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To protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world
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To be in a very large total addressable market by addressing four of the world’s largest problems
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How hygiene can be a foundation for health
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How Dettol enables consumers to self-care at a time when health systems are under pressure
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How Dettol provides enhanced nutrition for infants and for the increasing number of seniors in society
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How Dettol supports intimate wellness and eradicate the menace of sexually transmitted diseases
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To power all operations with 100% renewable electricity by 2030 (Climate Change And Energy, 2021)
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100% recyclable and reusable packaging by 2025 (Sustainability efforts, 2022)
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To build penetration in new places and spaces
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To collaborate and keep Dettol on Amazon and be relevant to consumers
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Expanding and growing the brand by new innovation
FIFA Goals
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Modernize the rules governing football.
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Sustainably increase money so that it may be reinvested in the sport.
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Boost organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
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Make sure our renowned tournaments are a success.
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Expand our competitors' markets.
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Boost international competition.
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Increase our influence on the growth of football worldwide.
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Quicken the development of women's football.
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Utilize technology in football.
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Uphold moral principles in football.
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Have an impact on society via football.
Core Competency & Sustainable Competitive Advantage
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In terms of core competency, Dettol seeks to (1) convey a message regarding protection against germs. Their message emphasizes good hand hygiene and protection from illnesses and (2) to spread positivity and hope to children and family.
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To translate these core competencies into a sustainable competitive advantage, our agency will work closely with to help individuals in enjoying the time of the world cup with their family and friends with the use of Dettol while maintaining protection of others.

Figure 9: Dettol in India: New disinfectant spray ad