Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, announced the worldwide launch of its new Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Haig Club. The distinctive and sophisticated new whisky, developed in partnership with global icon David Beckham and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller will now be available in bars, restaurants and retail stores in the United Kingdom and rolling […]
Smirnoff Vodka is bringing a zesty new twist to the vodka category with the launch of its latest innovation, Smirnoff Sours. The first of its kind, Sours packs a flavorful punch into every shot that is sure to awaken taste buds. Available now, the groundbreaking flavor portfolio features three intensely-tangy variants – Green Apple, Watermelon and Fruit […]
Guinness took consumers behind the scenes of its 255-year-old brewery in a new TV ad campaign launched on September 15. The ad, which is filmed in Dublin, has been directed by award-winning filmmaker Philip Montgomery and narrated by Irish actor Cillian Murphy. It will run across the UK and Ireland until November, supported by social […]
Love has developed the new Haig Club whisky offer for Diageo, aiming to create a ‘stylish’ whisky. According to Love executive creative director Dave Palmer, the Haig Club project developed from innovation and strategic work the consultancy was carrying out for Diageo. Love has worked with Diageo on projects including the Johnnie Walker Houses in […]
Americans just don’t seem to appreciate a pint of black, creamy Guinness. Volume sales of the Irish stout in North America fell 6 percent in the 12 months ended June 30, reported Guinness maker Diageo, following a 2 percent decline a year earlier. Among other efforts to revive Guinness sales—including the “Made of More” ad campaign—Diageo is introducing […]
Jude Law and Giancarlo Giannini take part in an elegant gentlemen’s wager in a smooth new short film for luxury scotch brand Johnnie Walker Blue Label. The film, directed by RSA’s Jake Scott and devised by agency Anomaly, sees Jude Law learn to dance in an attempt to win a beautiful yacht from the reluctant […]
Beaulieu Vineyard, the iconic winery in Napa Valley, with 114 years of history in fine winemaking, is once again, the official wine Sponsor of the 66th Emmy Awards Governors Ball to be held August 25, 2014 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, immediately following the Emmy Awards telecast at the Nokia Theatre L.A. live in […]
Smirnoff, one of the world’s leading premium vodka, announced a pioneering new super-premium vodka – Smirnoff White – available exclusively for travellers. The liquid has been freeze filtered at -6°C which results in an exceptionally smooth taste. Freeze filtration signifies a continuing revolution in Smirnoff’s distillation process – vodka is chilled to below freezing point and […]
In 1671, Captain Henry Morgan set his sights on Panama City, the richest city in the western hemisphere. Amidst his raid and ultimate capture of Fort San Lorenzo, Morgan lost five ships, including his famed flagship The Satisfaction. What will forever stand as a historic battle in Panamanian history now serves as inspiration for the […]
Guinness, the Diageo-owned stout brand, is looking for an agency to work on its global creative account after parting company with Saatchi & Saatchi. The appointed agency will work on the flagship Guinness brand platform, “made of more”, focusing on digital and shopper executions. Guinness has shortlisted agencies ahead of a pitch. Saatchi & Saatchi […]