In one of the most obvious yet still cool examples of cause marketing, Honey Nut Cheerios in Canada is pledging to help find a solution to unstable bee populations—by launching a whole integrated campaign around the issue, including removing its “Buzz” bee mascot from the packaging for a limited time. “This is the first time […]
Women are forces to be reckoned with – their inner strength is not something that can be defined, but it certainly can’t be denied. 2015 was another powerful year for women, and Special K is celebrating those who rocked it in the year that past, via a video compilation of top moments from women in […]
‘Tis the season for lists of gift ideas with a wow factor. Not yet on most lists: ugly sweaters for snacks. Fortunately for flummoxed gift (and party)-givers, an on-line documentary for General Mills’ Chex Party Mix, created by McCann, features Brooklyn yarn-bombing artist, London Kaye, five very talented and bemused New Jersey crocheters, and their […]
We’re nine months away from the start of the greatest sporting show on earth and on December 7, Kellogg’s is showing its support for Team GB on the road to Rio 2016. Kellogg’s partnership with Team GB will play a crucial role in enabling our athletes to arrive at the Olympic Games as best prepare as […]
General Mills made headlines this summer when it announced it would begin removing all artificial flavours and colours from its cereal products. The company, which is one of the world’s largest food producers and distributors, called the move “a big commitment for Big G cereal.” It was just the latest step in responding to growing […]
One-hundred years ago, Quaker proved that it’s hip not to be square with the introduction of the now-iconic round Quaker Oats package. A first in the industry, it was just one of many moments in Quaker’s long-standing history of innovation. While the packaging design has since been updated, the round canister can still be found […]
General Mills is issuing a casting call for real rabbit versions of its 57 year-old Trix Rabbit mascot to communicate a real life commitment to removing artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources from its cereals. The online-only campaign, created by General Mill’s agency, McCann New York, includes a wonderfully fluffy video inviting all silly […]
Lucky Charms’ latest marketing stunt sees the cereal maker leveraging its iconic, rainbow-colored marshmallows. The brand has created marshmallow-only boxes of its cereal, but there’s a catch – there’s only 10 of them. Fans who want one have to share a photo of themselves holding an imaginary box of Lucky Charms on Facebook, Twitter or […]
Breakfast may be the most important meal of the day, but it shouldn’t stand in the way of taking a daily selfie. In a wacky marketing move, General Mills‘ Cinnamon Toast Crunch and agency McCann have invented a “selfie spoon,” which is exactly what it sounds like—a purple spoon attached to a 30-inch selfie stick. The […]
Kellogg’s is putting a new twist on a classic favourite with the launch of Kellogg’s Raisin Bran with Cranberries. Cranberries, deemed a superfood, have proven health benefits from their Vitamin C and fiber content and are an antioxidant powerhouse that are delicious year round. This newest addition to the timeless combination of crisp bran flakes […]