The San Jose Group Selected to Provide Sheer Support to Hanes Hosiery.
CHICAGO – (October 23, 2000) – Hanes Hosiery, the nation’s leading manufacturer and marketer of hosiery products to department and specialty stores, has selected The San Jose Group as its first agency-of-record for the Hispanic market.
SJG will be entrusted to launch integrated marketing communications programs for the Hanes Hosiery line, which includes pantyhose, tights and socks. “The San Jose Group was selected because of its understanding of marketing apparel and personal care products, and because it has the creative capabilities to position our brand with success in the Hispanic market,” stated Cathy Jo Espínola, marketing manager for Hanes Hosiery.
Espínola added that, according to Hanes’ hosiery research, 61% of Hispanic women are heavy users of hosiery and that 41% of Hispanic women purchase their hosiery at department stores. “To address the fashion needs of this viable and ready market, we are excited about launching a comprehensive Spanish-language campaign,” she said.
The San Jose Group has conducted strategic planning and research for Hanes Hosiery, leading to the development of a test market program in Chicago and San Antonio prior to a national rollout. The program will target Hispanic women between the ages of 18 – 54 and will consist of television, radio, free standing insertions, point of purchase visuals, public relations and a promotional component designed to drive traffic into leading retailers.
“The Hispanic market presents a substantial growth opportunity for Hanes Hosiery. Our goal is to create culturally appropriate campaigns that will make an impact in this underdeveloped category,” stated George L. San Jose, president and COO of The San Jose Group.
Incorporated in 1981, The San Jose Group is a consortium of marketing communications companies specializing in reaching the Hispanic and non-Hispanic markets in the U.S. and Latin America. Headquartered in Chicago, the Group’s expertise, services and resources transcend domestic and international markets.