Businesses should take advantage of government’s new e-commerce measures but they need to put in place the right technology first
The food and drink industry needs to digitise now. These are the words of Advanced’s senior technology leader, Amanda Grant, who also says those that take a digital-first approach will be the first to bounce back from the current crisis. The warning comes after the government recently announced plans to ‘turbo charge’ the industry as the world begins to […]
BY John Eversley who is managing director, agency at WPNC
Food and drink brands across the UK are adapting fast to changing consumer behaviour resulting from the outbreak of Coronavirus. Stores have been under increased pressure since the beginning of the crisis, with many shelves stripped bare by anxious shoppers. This, in turn, has boosted online demand for groceries. One category that is particularly benefitting […]
Burger King is engaging its fans in Finland by embracing the national stereotype with a fast food spa. Located downstairs at a Burger King’s Mannerheimintie outlet in Helsinki, the red hot activation allows diners to enjoy a Big Whopper with fries while chilling in a branded dressing gown. The installation has been designed by interior […]
Scott Wooledge, an LGBT activist, has launched a parody version of McDonald’s Cheers to Sochi website in frustration of the Olympic sponsors not condemning Russia’s anti-gay laws. The website is hosted at cheerstosochi.org and has a near identical web address to the McDonald’s website URL and aims to act as a resource for people to confront the […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03M7n8bMscM Kit Kat is back on Britain’s TV screens and reminding people to take a break with a campaign that features a high-speed car chase between cops and robbers. The TV spot, which broke yesterday, opens with a docklands car chase. As the two cars turn into a warehouse, both vehicles stop and the occupants […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-3sVWOxuXc Guinness, the Diageo stout, is releasing a TV ad featuring a Congolese fashion subculture called the Sapeurs as part of its ‘Made of More’ campaign. The Sapeurs are a society of men from Brazzaville, the capital of the Republic of Congo, who, after finishing their day jobs as labourers and factory workers, dress in […]
Manchester United has signed up fashionable Italian liqueur Aperol as its official global spirits partner. The deal, which runs from this month until the end of the 2016/2017 season, will see Aperol branding displayed on the Old Trafford digital advertising boards during Premier League, FA Cup and Capital One Cup home matches. Aperol’s signature drink […]
Absolut has revamped its website in a bid to engage fans by offering them content focused on real-time cutting-edge trends and collaborations. The new mobile-optimised site will seek to “immerse fans in the world of Absolut with fresh content focusing on cocktail culture and creative executions”, according to the vodka brand’s owner Pernod Ricard. Localised […]
Reflex Nutrition has signed a deal with 20th Century Fox to partner with the release of ‘The Wolverine‘ on DVD as part of its biggest ad campaign to support its Instant Whey PRO protein drink. The print, social, digital and on-pack campaign will encourage people to go to the Reflex Nutrition Facebook Page in order […]
McDonald’s is ending its 40 year partnership with Heinz, after the condiment maker appointed former Burger King boss Bernardo Hees as chief executive. The fast food giant will no longer offer customers condiments such as Heinz Tomato Ketchup, Barbecue Sauce or Sweet and Sour Sauce. It is yet to announce a replacement supplier. A McDonald’s […]
