Bacardi scares the bejesus out of drinkers with haunted rum prank

Bacardi scares the bejesus out of drinkers with haunted rum prank

To celebrate the release of its new limited-edition Halloween rum, Bacardi played the ultimate prank on people by introducing: The Haunted Rum. Leveraging a cast of skilled improv actors and unsuspecting “marks,” Bacardi tricked (and treated) people into believing there was a spirit trapped inside its new haunted rum bottle. Among the unsuspecting “marks” was […]

Franck Dedieu announced as the new St-Germain UK Brand Ambassador

Franck Dedieu announced as the new St-Germain UK Brand Ambassador

Mixologist extraordinaire, Franck Dedieu, has been announced as the UK Brand Ambassador for St-Germain. The French liqueur brand has chosen the award-winning bartender to use his extensive experience and passion to build brand awareness, advocacy and loyalty with the on-trade as well as consumers.  One of Dedieu’s focus for the brand is to facilitate a stronger relationship with […]

BACARDÍ expands premium portfolio in the UK with launch of Gran Reserva Diez

BACARDÍ expands premium portfolio in the UK with launch of Gran Reserva Diez

BACARDÍ, one of the world’s most awarded rum, announced the latest addition to the brand’s portfolio of premium rums, BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez, a gold sipping rum that has been barrel-aged for a minimum of ten years under the Caribbean sun. BACARDÍ Gran Reserva Diez is a Master Blender’s reserve that is matured in charred […]

AMV BBDO and BACARDÍ Move to the Sound of Rum in New Campaign

AMV BBDO and BACARDÍ Move to the Sound of Rum in New Campaign

BACARDÍ launches the new ‘Sound of Rum’ campaign featuring five top bartenders from around the world. Debuting an epic new video and track, the ‘Sound of Rum’ mixes the irresistibly uplifting vibe of the rum brand’s Caribbean heritage with the audible rhythm of cocktail-making. Celebrating the sounds that make you want to move and shining […]

Bombay Sapphire Crowdsources Artists for Social Art Experiment via BBDO New York

Bombay Sapphire Crowdsources Artists for Social Art Experiment via BBDO New York

Bombay Sapphire’s latest campaign continues the brand’s focus on art and creativity with #FindYourCanvas, a social art experiment that crowdsources its artists to create a robotic art installation in Los Angeles. The gin brand said the work is based on the belief that “creativity lives within us all, yet is often overshadowed by life’s responsibilities”. It […]

BACARDÍ Hacks Youtube with the Launch of ‘The Beat Machine’ via BBDO New York

BACARDÍ Hacks Youtube with the Launch of ‘The Beat Machine’ via BBDO New York

Year after year, BACARDÍ has continued to prove itself as a brand leader in the innovative use of social media platforms to create fun and engaging content that encourages consumers to ‘Do What Moves You’ – both physically and emotionally. Following the success of previous award-winning innovations such as Instagram’s Instant DJ and Live Moves, […]

BACARDÍ, Major Lazer & Anitta Announce the Global Debut of a Brand-New Summer Anthem, ‘Make It Hot’

BACARDÍ, Major Lazer & Anitta Announce the Global Debut of a Brand-New Summer Anthem, ‘Make It Hot’

With less than 48 hours until the official first day of summer, BACARDÍ rum, global superstars Major Lazer and Brazilian pop sensation Anitta announced the debut of “Make It Hot,” an upbeat and contagiously fun new summer song, as well as the rum brand’s new summer campaign, “Pass the Beat.” The worldwide debut of the song and […]

Bacardí Spiced Launches in the UK

Bacardí Spiced Launches in the UK

Bacardí, one of the world’s most awarded rum, announced the launch of Bacardí Spiced, made with gold rum mellowed in charred American Oak for a hint of smokiness and blended with natural flavours and spices for a bold, yet smooth taste. The practice of mixing rum with fruit and spices is almost as old as […]

Bacardi Employees Trade Computers for Cocktails in Quest to Get Closer to Consumers

Bacardi Employees Trade Computers for Cocktails in Quest to Get Closer to Consumers

Bacardi employees around the globe will turn on their “out of office” to turn up at local hotspots in cities around the globe as part of the drink giant’s second annual “Back to the Bar.” Coinciding with the company’s annual Founder’s Day, “Back to the Bar” commemorates the 157th anniversary of family-owned Bacardi, today the world’s largest privately […]

Michael B. Jordan Tapped by BACARDÍ to Direct First-Ever Digital Film for New Premium Collection

Michael B. Jordan Tapped by BACARDÍ to Direct First-Ever Digital Film for New Premium Collection

BACARDÍ unveiled “The Angel’s Share,” a digital short film co-directed by actor and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan – marking the first digital ad spot for the brand’s new premium collection, which launched earlier in 2018. As part of its continued efforts towards the premiumisation of the rum category, BACARDÍ enlisted Jordan – a self-professed “rum […]