Heineken owned beer brand Dos Equis is parting ways with Havas in favour of Droga5, taking The Most Interesting Man in the World advertising campaign with it but not without one last hurrah from Havas. Ending a decade long partnership in fitting fashion Havas published a full page ad celebrating the awards haul brought home […]
Aspall Cyder has appointed its first ever major agency to lead its ambitious plans for growth in the cider category. The family-owned Aspall, one of the UK’s ‘coolest brands’ according to the CoolBrands report, is looking to expand its presence in the category and build increased equity in its brand. Aspall has tasked J. Walter […]
KFC is reviewing its UK advertising account, which has been held by Bartle Bogle Hegarty for 15 years. The fast-food brand is also reviewing part of its consumer PR business, currently held by Freuds. A shortlist of potential agencies is currently being drawn up with the assistance of AAR with the results of both reviews […]
They’ve always polarised opinion at Christmas – but now everyone can celebrate the humble Brussels sprout with the world’s first online sprout-powered musical instrument. The Sproutboard BS -1.1 is a fun, free online game where you can rattle out some Yuletide songs to feast your ears on and delight family and friends this festive season. […]
Ogilvy & Mather London (O&M London) has been appointed by London craft gin distiller, Sipsmith Independent Spirits, to work on strategic and creative projects for their hand crafted small batch London Dry Gin brand. Sipsmith pioneered London’s gin revival, led by Sam Galsworthy, Fairfax Hall and Master Distiller Jared Brown, who set up London’s first […]
BBDO Worldwide announced the launch of Flare Studio, a new, curated crowdsourcing initiative developed to meet the rising demand for diverse and authentic video content for an online audience. The initiative, led by AMV BBDO in London, gives clients access to a global talent pool of creatives, filmmakers, production companies and influencers through a content creation […]
Glenmorangie has appointed Jack Morton to lead its global campaign for Glenmorangie Original which aims to encourage consumers to experience the whisky in a new way. The campaign is centred on Jack Morton’s ‘Stick or Twist’ creative concept which focuses on the Scottish whisky’s brand story while offering a twist on tradition. The ‘Stick or […]
McDonald’s ended its creative and media agency review by consolidating its nearly $1 billion advertising business with Omnicom, marking the end of a 35-year relationship with Leo Burnett. DDB beat out the Publicis Groupe shop in the review, which launched in April and sparked controversy across the industry. The announcement comes as welcome news for […]
Creative agency Space has been appointed to work on the Starbucks’ Ready to Drink range, which is produced and sold across EMEA by Arla Foods. Space won the work following a competitive three-way pitch to work with Arla. Space will be responsible for all UK above the line shopper marketing, promotional and brand experience activity. […]
Bonne Maman, the French brand, has appointed The Bank as its lead creative agency following a pitch. The Bank won the business after a pitch against undisclosed agencies. The pitch process was run directly by the client. The Bank will create Bonne Maman’s first major TV brand campaign in the UK, which will air in […]