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This case discusses the launch of a marketing campaign titled 'The Barbershop Girls of India' created by Gillette India, a Procter and Gamble company (P&G). Gillette India had been highlighting social issues for many years. Their 'Gillette soldier for women' campaign, launched in 2013, is just one example. But this time, they took addressing social issues up a notch by addressing gender stereotypes in Indian society through their 'The Barbershop Girls of India' campaign. The case outlines the company's prior efforts in social media platforms leading to the launch of the 'The Barbershop Girls of India'. The case encourages students to analyze how companies choose social issues to address through their marketing communication campaigns, as well as how marketing communications may be integrated with corporate goals and brand identity. The case concludes with questions about the future of the Gillette India brand, and what type of marketing efforts it should follow in the future.