Introducing the Inaugural SeeMe Index for OTC Health and Wellness– a comprehensive assessment of 70 brands* in 6 categories (allergy, cold & flu, digestive health, menstrual care & incontinence, oral care, pain relief, and vitamins & supplements).
At SeeMe Index, we measure each brand’s inclusive marketing efforts across 3 key components** (ads, product/website and external commitments) and 6 identity dimensions (gender expression, skin tone, age, body size, sexual orientation, and visible disability).
Together this data comprises each brand’s Inclusive Quotient or IQ score. IQ scores translate into 4 brand segments***: Certified Inclusive for the most inclusive brands, followed by the segments of Acts Inclusive, Feels Inclusive and Thinks Inclusive, respectively.
For those seeking in-depth industry insights, brand scores, or custom analysis, reach out to hello@seemeindex.com to learn more about how we can customize to your unique needs.
Example insights include:
- Females with Deep Skin Tones get 10x less Screen Time: In pain relief ads, light skin tone females have 10x more screen time than deep skin tone females (54.6% vs. 5.3%, respectively) highlighting colorism is still prevalent.
- Demographic Testing Details are Sparse: Less than 9% of OTC Health & Wellness brands disclose the ages or ethnicities of clinical trial participants or surveys.
- Large Bodies are Absent: Only 4% of screen time in OTC Health & Wellness ads features people with large bodies.
We are committed to updating the Index annually and expanding coverage to more industries.