Nestle Teams With Comic Creators for New Bottled Water Brand

Teshkeel Media Group, creators of the world-acclaimed comic series THE 99, has signed an agreement with Nestle Waters allowing Nestle Waters the use of THE 99 characters for co-branding.

According to the companies, THE 99 features culturally relevant superhero characters from around the world in its comics, theme parks and soon-to-be-animated television series and will be used with key brands for Nestle Waters, the number-one bottled water company worldwide.

THE 99 branded water will be in stores in Saudi Arabia in the first quarter of 2009, followed by a rollout throughout the GCC and neighboring countries.

Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa, founder and CEO of Teshkeel Media Group, said, "We are delighted to be working with Nestle Waters to further open the world of THE 99 to millions of consumers already enjoying Nestle products. Tying THE 99 to Nestle Waters is the definition of synergy when two of the world's most respected brands join forces to add value for their consumers."

Mohammed Chishty, Marketing Director of Nestle Waters Zone AOA, added, "We're thrilled by Naif's vision for THE 99. The variety and diversity of characters that he and his team are creating make them an ideal partner for a global company like Nestle Waters and global brand like 'Nestle Pure Life.' The geographical diversity of THE 99 characters will be valuably reflected on the packaging of each country's locally bottled waters as we roll out the program throughout the region and beyond."

Al-Mutawa concluded, "The themed Nestle Waters are the latest important step in spreading the message of THE 99 to the widest possible audience. With millions of bottles slated to be produced in 2009, our message of tolerance, teamwork and respect will be expanded exponentially. We are proud to be working with a global company like Nestle Waters whose ethics so closely mirror those of THE 99."

Source: Teshkeel Media Group