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 […]
Fuller’s is beating the January blues with a new print and outdoor campaign created by advertising agency The Corner. The London-based brewer’s ‘January Ale’ ads launch January 8, and play on the January sales offered by most retailers, blocking out the ‘S’ in sale with a bottle of London Pride beer. The campaign imitates iconic sale […]
Truman’s, one of the UK’s fastest growing breweries, has launched a new website, designed and built by IC Design. With an explosion in growth of the craft ale movement in the UK, Truman’s new website aims to better reflect their brand values and help drive audience awareness and engagement. IC Design reviewed the brand strategy […]
Heineken is set to mark two decades of its partnership with The Australian Open by taking its tournament-long party to new heights. The world’s leading international premium beer brand will kick off its 2016 marketing activity in style with activations taking place across Melbourne in January to mark the annual festival of tennis. Highlights will […]