The science question. In its “How Does the Man of Steel Shave?” campaign, Gillette asked how Superman shaves if he’s nearly invincible? Gillette asked celebrities — including director, actor, and comic book aficionado Kevin Smith; Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, hosts the “Myth Busters” television program, Bill Nye, the science guy; and “The Big Bang Theory” actress and real-life neuroscientist Mayim Bialik – to proffer their opinions.
Gillette pitted their theories against each other on HowDoesHeShave.com, solicited input from fans on Facebook or Twitter, using the hashtag #HowDoesHeShave, and posted videos on its YouTube Hub, HowDoesHeShave.com. The campaign effectively integrated paid, owned, and earned media, obtaining media coverage from The New York Times, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, and plenty of others.