Lidl, the UK’s seventh largest retailer, has launched its first fully-automated, AI-powered, Facebook Messenger chatbot to help UK customers select the best wine whatever the meal or moment. Users simply type in a wine question and voilà, the answer appears! Lidl’s new chatbot – named Margot – will perform the role of shoppers’ virtual wine […]
Pepsi is creating a virtual reality experience that places viewers inside two iconic Super Bowl ads, according to multiple sources. The effort is part of the brand’s broader Super Bowl campaign across digital and linear channels. The spots featured in the VR experience will include Cindy Crawford’s famous 1992 ad, which shows two adolescent boys […]
The Black Farmer, the premium meat provider, has expanded his range of eggs with two new varieties, White and Protein Plus Eggs. To go alongside his Extra Rich Yolk Free Range Eggs, the White Egg variety is a nod to nostalgia, having been popular in the past. The Black Farmer is one of the first […]
Family-owned Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, announced the internal promotion of Vijay S. Subramaniam, 49, to Managing Director – Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa (AMEA). Effective immediately, Subramaniam is responsible for leading commercial operations in the region for the company’s portfolio of premium spirits. In his new role, Subramaniam […]
Voicebox Creative, an established branding and packaging design agency, revealed its new packaging design for SeaPak Shrimp & Seafood Company, one of the US’ leading retail brand in the frozen specialty seafood category. SeaPak hired Voicebox to redesign its logo and 30+ product SKUs to better align the brand with its message of allowing busy […]
The M&M’s Brand released its new Super Bowl commercial online in advance of its airing during the first quarter of Super Bowl LII this Sunday, Feb. 4, on NBC. The 30-second commercial focuses on how M&M’s spokescandies cope in a world filled with people who want to eat them. The new spot, which was created by BBDO […]
Michelob ULTRA – the fastest growing beer brand in the U.S. – unveiled a new 30-second Super Bowl commercial starring actor Chris Pratt. Titled “The Perfect Fit,” the spot chronicles Pratt’s journey to prepare for his first ever TV commercial – and it just so happens to be for Super Bowl LII. Together with Michelob […]
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., makers of beloved treats including Dove, M&M’s, TWIX, SNICKERS, Skittles, Starburst, Altoids and Extra, announced plans to open the first ever chocolate and candy-inspired pop-up salon based in New York City, just in time for Valentine’s Week. The experience, set to debut February 13 through 14, will be based at 230 West 39th […]
A London-based tech company are hoping to inspire creativity in the workplace and innovation in the sector by launching their own limited edition ‘Idea Beer’. Sideways 6 is a Shoreditch-based tech firm helping large organisations to collect, manage and act on employee ideas, insight and feedback. Often called ‘idea management’ or ‘innovation management’, the aim […]
If you’re looking for your 15 minutes of fame, here’s your chance: Kraft is asking families across the country to submit photos and videos of themselves on Super Bowl Sunday for a chance to appear in the brand’s game day ad, which will air during the second half. Starting bright and early on Feb. […]