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April 5, 2013

The National Advertising Division on Friday recommended that Matrixx Initiatives discontinue advertising claims that suggest its homeopathic Zicam Cold Remedy products prevent users from catching a cold.

NEW YORK — The National Advertising Division on Friday recommended that Matrixx Initiatives discontinue advertising claims that suggest its homeopathic Zicam Cold Remedy products prevent users from catching a cold.

Claims at issue were featured in an advertising campaign that depicted a “Cold Monster” and encouraged treatment with Zicam products at the “pre-cold” stage.

February 22, 2013

Matrixx Initiatives partnered with design firm Beardwood&Co on the redesign of Zicam Cold Remedy.

NEW YORK — Matrixx Initiatives partnered with design firm Beardwood&Co on the redesign of Zicam Cold Remedy, which was unveiled Wednesday. 

“We helped define [the pre-cold] segment,” noted Julia Beardwood, Beardwood&Co principal. “But, to be successful, we had to help consumers quickly sort through this myriad of products in the cold aisle and understand what Zicam is and when to take it.”