The rise and rise of vegans and veggies and the shocking state of the environment have spawned a massive increase in meat and dairy alternatives. It’s becoming increasingly mainstream – even high-street outlet Thornton’s Budgens has just expanded its vegan range to 800 items. This market is not new, and there have been options in […]
On August 15, two much beloved brands, Jif and Smucker’s, debut two category-shattering campaigns bringing creativity back to consumer packaged goods. The ‘That Jif’ing Good’ campaign blends quirky, irreverent humour with a bold, theatrical tone illustrating just how far people might well go for the fresh-roasted peanut taste of Jif peanut butter. The Smucker’s ‘Father […]
Mentos is investing £1.6m in its biggest campaign of the year. The new limited edition product aims to bring people together and inject a dose of innovation into the singles category. Building on the success of 2018’s Mentos Say Hello campaign, Complimentos will see every roll feature a light-hearted compliment perfect for sharing with friends, […]
Itsdogfood.com is a new to market (you guessed it) dog food brand that produces British made, cold pressed and raw frozen dog food as well as jerky treats. Seeing a growing demand for better quality pet food, company founder Craig Wallace invested in the UK’s first cold pressed dog food plant. To keep prices competitive, […]
McDonald’s and Leo Burnett London have launched an amusing campaign called ‘Schnuggs’ celebrating the release of new Spicy Chicken McNuggets, their hottest new product launch and the latest addition to its menu, available for seven weeks. The campaign comprises a mixture of food focused content and short films showing models wearing custom made Spicy Chicken […]
Special chicken boxes warning young people about the dangers of carrying a knife are being introduced in chicken shops across Britain, the policing minister has announced on August 14. More than 321,000 chicken boxes that feature the Home Office #knifefree campaign have been distributed to over 210 outlets in England and Wales. The insides of […]
McDonald’s is often looked at as the quintessential western brand. This often leads people to assume that the house favourite burgers from McDonald’s India are also western in their origin. In an attempt to bust this myth and create awareness about the sourcing story and Indian origin of McDonald’s India’s food, this Independence Day, Hardcastle […]
Much loved and iconic brand Brennans has launched a new TV ad from its latest through-the-line campaign, focused on the simple pleasures a slice of Brennans Family Pan can bring. This campaign, created by award-winning agency JWT Folk, focuses on inspiring consumers and reminding them to enjoy the special moments in life. Brennans provides a […]
New York Bakery Co. is bringing the authentic taste of boiled and baked New York style bagels to Comedy Central’s FriendsFest this summer. The airstream activation, created by London-based experiential agency Hot Pickle, will serve festival revellers in Manchester (until 18th August), Bristol (23rd August-1st September), Milton Keynes (6th-15th August) and London (20th-29th September). The […]
Weetabix, one of the UK’s favourite cereal brand, is bringing back its disruptive Any-Which-Way-A-Bix messaging ready for the Back to School period. The multi-channel promotion will see a return to TV of the Nick Frost-voiced TV advert, as well a social media influencer push and online campaign. There will also be new in-store activity and POS […]