Diageo premium vodka Cîroc has sought inspiration from the catwalk with a limited edition ‘Derek Zoolander Blue Steel’ bottle designed in collaboration with fashion photographer Mario Testino. The limited edition Cîroc bottle is blue with a hint of iridescence, and has apparently been inspired by fictional supermodel Zoolander’s ‘Blue Steel’ pose – a look that […]
Following Taxi Studio’s rebrand of Sinebrychoff’s Kurko and Golden Cap, the agency spent 2015 working with the Finnish brewery to refresh their flagship beer, Koff. Taxi’s brief was to clean up Koff’s brand architecture, clearly differentiating taste and benefits across core lines. Then, to refresh the core brand identity and pack designs to make them a cool, credible […]
Anheuser-Busch announced that it will return to the Super Bowl as the exclusive category advertiser for the 28th year in a row. On Sunday, Feb. 7, the brewer will use the world’s most prominent advertising stage to spotlight Super Bowl veterans Budweiser and Bud Light, along with first-time Super Bowl advertiser Shock Top and returning […]
It seems that Britain’s lager segment is struggling to retain its fizz, as it faces particularly strong competition from the rising popularity of ales and bitters, whose success has been fuelled by the craft beer boom. Indeed, new research from market intelligence agency Mintel reveals that 49% of Brits drank lager in 2015, down from […]
Designed to be different, Haig Club Single Grain Scotch Whisky redefines the way people come together to enjoy and savour Scotch in style. On January 13, in the vibrant metropolis of Shanghai, Haig Club brand partners David Beckham and Simon Fuller hosted an extraordinary evening bringing together global industry leaders in fashion, food and drink, music […]
The Sam Adams brewers announced the anticipated release of Samuel Adams Cold Snap, a Belgian-style unfiltered White Ale with a bright snap of seasonal citrus, fruit and floral spices, perfect for snapping out of the cold weather funk. Inspired by the season and its changing weather, Sam Adams is also asking drinkers how they celebrate […]
Japanese brewer Asahi have reportedly made a 400bn yen (£2.3bn) bid for beer brands Peroni and Grolsch days after Danish brewer Carlsberg confirmed that it wouldn’t be investing in the brands. According to Japanese newspaper The Yomiuri Shimbun, Asahi’s bid for the two brands that AB InBev is planning to sell off following its takeover […]
Japanese whisky brand Chivas Regal Mizunara has taken a trip to Scotland’s iconic Strathisla Distillery for its new ‘Mizunara’ campaign, in a shoot produced by Edinburgh-based Service Production Company LS Productions. The campaign from Havas Worldwide sees Japanese ex-sumo star Takanohana Oyakata visit the Strathisla Distillery to meet Chivas’ Master Blender Colin Scott. As one […]
Heineken turns to women to help curb men’s drinking in a global ad that champions moderation. The ad, called “moderate drinkers wanted”, was created by Publicis Italy and will air across 30 markets worldwide from 13 January. The spot shows frustrated women striding through the city and singing I Need A Hero as drunken men […]
How does one of Australia’s most loved beer brands say Happy New Year to its drinkers? By giving them the chance to say cheers to their family and friends on a digital billboard. Developed by KWP! Advertising, ‘Coopers Shout Out’ let Australian beer lovers publicly shout out New Year messages to their best mates, family […]