Personal Marketing of Unilever brands Axe and Dove since 1983. Axe and Dove have been successful through personal marketing strategies like direct communication with customers and creating buzz through unconventional media. Both brands have established strong images through unique campaigns. While personal marketing can be taken too far if the strategy fails or brand image becomes desperate, there is no conflict of interest between Axe portraying women as sex symbols and Dove's "Real Beauty" campaign. Although controversial, both brands' campaigns have been effective for Unilever.