With rising health awareness and concern about binge drinking driving sales of low and non-ABV beers among consumers, it seems counter-intuitive that innovation in strongly alcoholic beers should be rising. But new research from Mintel has found that almost one in four (23%) beers launched globally in 2014 and 25% in 2013 had an ABV […]
When Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s invited renowned photographer Benjamin Von Wong to participate in its ‘Stay True’ campaign, the photographer wasted no time in turning his dream of creating an image 30 meters underwater into a reality. Ballantine’s campaign aims to push creative pioneers to the limit and gave him free reign, saying, “We love […]
Heineken announced that it has extended its relationship with Publicis Worldwide and appointed the agency to be its lead global advertising partner for the Heineken brand, effective July 1st 2015. Heineken will continue with its existing approach of using top in-market creative agencies to develop local platforms within Heineken’s global positioning, and for top-spin activities […]
Corona has partnered with Spotify to push its Corona SunSets festival series, giving British listeners the chance to win a trip to Ibiza. The Mexican beer brand will run six SunSet festivals through the summer in Mexico, the UK, Italy, Spain, China and Australia. The Spanish festival will take place in August in Ibiza. British […]
Pucker up America, the Sour Patch Watermelon flavoured Slurpee is the newest flavour to hit the 7-Eleven Slurpee machine this summer. This new flavour, inspired by chatter on social media from fans already asking for and enjoying these products together, will be exclusively available at participating 7-Eleven stores throughout its 100 Days of Summer, beginning July 1. […]
Juice drinks brand Oasis launches a drive to recruit a fresh generation of consumers with a new advertising campaign created by The Corner. The ‘O Refreshing Stuff’ campaign takes a humorous look at the modern world through digital, OOH and social activity. The campaign targets teenagers by using a bold illustrative style to provide a […]
Saint James Rum is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year with a special commemorative bottling, a host of festivities on its home island of Martinique, and a worldwide marketing campaign. Saint James Rum is one of the oldest rum brands, with the plantations first producing rum in 1765. From the outset the brand was a […]
To mark its role as the official beer of The Championships Wimbledon, Stella Artois has created the ultimate experience for tennis and beer fans alike, launching to coincide with the start of the nation’s favourite tennis tournament. Taking inspiration from its new TV commercial starring legendary character Rufus the Hawk, who skilfully protects the perfect […]
The Fourth of July is only days away and the summer of 2015 is about to kick into high gear. No matter what your local weather man is reporting for the upcoming long weekend, one forecast is certain: millennials are ready for an impressive summer bucket list and willing to make some surprising choices in […]
Ole Smoky Tennessee Moonshine, the most distributed moonshine in the US, announces a brand new, first-ever marketing campaign. The brand, which opened its first distillery 5 years ago next month, is ready to elevate the moonshine category as the challenger-to-beat in the traditional liquor landscape. Ole Smoky Moonshine’s new campaign will spotlight Ole Smoky as […]