Great Guns’ Roar Uthaug directs the latest campaign for Doritos. The new commercial out of AMV BBDO continues the #ForTheBold brand tagline. Shot in Cape Town, the film follows three geeky backpackers, who after a case of mistaken identity get whisked away in a limousine to a mega mansion where a crazy pool party is […]
Carlsberg revealed its biggest idea yet – a pop-up bar in London made entirely from chocolate. The pop-up, entitled If Carlsberg Did Chocolate Bars, appeared as a giant bar of chocolate affixed to the wall of the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch. At 12pm on March 23, Carlsberg unwrapped the foil on the front of the bar […]
A year after the launch of the McFirst menu, McDonald’s turned to its agency BETC Paris to develop a new campaign to promote the humbly priced menu. The McFirst menu doesn’t just taste great, but also comes at the affordable price of 4.95 euros for a burger, fries and a drink. A clever choice obviously, and […]
Hennessy, the LVMH-owned Cognac brand, is to host an interactive, sensory tasting experience in order to market itself as more than an after-dinner tipple. The Hennessy X.O Odyssey will be activated within Moët Hennessy’s UK headquarters in south west London. Guests will be introduced to an infinity-style room of mirrors, with each reflective surface revealing […]
As Easter is celebrated on 27th March, many will be feasting on chocolate to mark the occasion. But despite the emphasis on the unhealthiness of chocolate confectionery, it seems consumers are turning to the treat as a result of its emotional benefits. Indeed, new research from Mintel reveals that over one third (38%) of chocolate eaters […]
McDonald’s is rewarding 100 kids from around the world with the opportunity to participate in the 2016 Olympics Opening Ceremony in August. The initiative, titled ‘McDonald’s Olympics Kids Program,’ revolves around a unique opportunity for children from over 20 countries to come together in Rio and join the excitement of the Games. To celebrate the […]
McDonald’s has addressed the problem that parents still judge its Happy Meals by their own memories, dramatising the changes through a new TV ad using an animated construction site. The 60-second ‘Always Working’ TV ad by Leo Burnett London uses stop-motion animation to portray miniature builders working around a Happy Meal box within an idyllic […]
Carlsberg has agreed a three year extension to their long standing partnership with Liverpool Football Club. The deal secures Carlsberg’s role as the club’s Official Beer until the end of the 2018/19 season and deepens the relationship with one of the most legendary football clubs in the world. The 2016/17 season will mark a 25 […]
The International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards are pleased to announce that Google UK Ltd’s Craig Morgan will be the Advertising and Innovations Jury Chair for the 18th edition of The FAB Awards. Craig leads the CPG/FMCG practice at Google UK, working with some of their largest client and agency partners on both UK and Global initiatives for […]
A new Budweiser ad staring UFC superstar ‘the Nortorious’ Conor McGregor has been banned after it was deemed to be in breach of advertising regulations. Budweiser’s ‘Dream Big’ ad campaign, which features Irish mixed martial artist Conor McGregor, has been banned by RTE who claimed it violates marketing alcohol codes. The 27 year-old’s charisma and […]