Chalone Vineyard announces the first commercial release in more than a decade of its popular Gavilan wine brand. The new Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, both from the superb 2012 vintage, are available at fine restaurants and wine shops around the country. According to Winemaker Robert Cook, “Long-time fans of Chalone Vineyard will be excited to […]
The Smirnoff Co., maker of the world’s number one vodka, announces the global launch of the Mixhibit app, the groundbreaking new tool that blends users’ best moments captured on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter into a one-of-a-kind video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0SsGMykl5jU Available now at the iTunes Store and Google Play and rolling out to more than 25 markets this fall, […]
A Jamaican-based Diageo representative, Erin Mitchell, has admitted that a youth-oriented, alcopop product is being tested on the 18-24 year old market in Jamaica and is being considered for United States distribution. With a shocking display of truth rarely seen among alcohol producers, the Red Stripe Beer brand manager stated that a new raspberry Flavored […]
Diageo has admitted a recent Guinness ad campaign, which saw it take over all three ad breaks during Saturday night’s (26 October) Jonathan Ross Show, failed to live up to the brand’s legacy of iconic marketing after it was criticised by viewers for being “painful” and “contrived”. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E39fvn6O0JA#t=51 The media buy, a first for the […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKQZVYqW7mo Australia’s number one vodka brand1 launches integrated activity from 26 October Diageo Australia has unveiled an integrated campaign to mark the bold arrival of its new premium full strength bottle spirit (FSBS), Smirnoff Double Black vodka. Unlike any other offering in the category, this double freeze filtered vodka with the quality of Smirnoff No.21 […]
To celebrate the launch of Baileys Vanilla Cinnamon, the Diageo owned brand took to the streets of New York City to host pop-up photo booths giving ladies the chance to take their own “Stylish Shots on the Go!” Inspired by Bailey’s new signature drink, the Glamour Shot, the photo booths are answering the call of women […]
Gordon’s gin has collaborated with internationally celebrated British fashion house, Temperley London, to launch a collection of ten limited edition bottle label designs that aim to help retailers drive incremental sales in the run up to the festive season. The uniquely vibrant “Ten Green Bottles” by Gordon’s & Temperley collection is available from the end […]
Diageo is returning Johnnie Walker to UK TV screens for the first time in 50 years this Christmas as part of a multimillion marketing strategy to encourage younger drinkers to extend brands such as Baileys and Smirnoff to new drinking occasions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1xD9d71mMU&feature=youtu.be The drinks maker is unifying upcoming campaigns for top spirits brands Smirnoff, Baileys […]
A change of environment can enhance the experience of enjoying whisky by up to 20%, according to the world’s first scientific study exploring the senses and taste of whisky. The study has exciting implications for people enjoying whisky in their own homes, and for the way pubs, bars and restaurants could be designed in the […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwndLOKQTDs They’re famed for their iconic adverts as much as their product itself – and the creative minds at Guinness have done it again. The latest commercial for the black Irish drink features a group of wheelchair basketball players in a heartwarming short film. The advert starts with the group of men playing a grueling […]