The research about Women’ Slim Cigarette Packaging Perceptions and Preferences has been done. There are three research variables that were used in this research; Variables of the Packaging as a Marketing Tools. Variable of the Informants' Perception on Packaging Elements, variable that consists of the visual element (graphics, colors, symbol, shape, and size) and informational element (product name, brand, producer, composition, price, expired date, and health claim). Variable of the Informants’ Preference on Packaging Elements, variable that consists of the visual element (graphics, colors, symbol, shape, and size) and informational element (product name, brand, producer, composition, price, expired date, and health claim).
This research analyzes whether the Packaging as a Marketing Tools can overrule marketing strategy in purchasing Slim Cigarette products. This research used qualitative method with content analysis. In this research, statements from informants from different background but still relate to Slim Cigarette products. They include buyers, seller, and package design expert. A wide variety of journals related to the analysis was used as additional information. From this
research the result was showed that Packaging as a Marketing Tools can overrule marketing strategy in purchasing Slim Cigarette products.