Established Booze Brands Need to ‘Challenge the Challengers’, Says Initials

Established Booze Brands Need to ‘Challenge the Challengers’, Says Initials

Launching December 4, new research conducted by independent creative agency Initials has found alcoholic drinks consumers are switching to challenger brands in their droves, with over two thirds of respondents saying being exposed to a multitude of marketing messages was making them less loyal to established brands. The findings expose harsh truths established brands must […]

The Original Candy Company Launches Peppa Pig Lollipop Collection

The Original Candy Company Launches Peppa Pig Lollipop Collection

The Original Candy Company has acquired the license from Entertainment One to produce a range of colourful lollipops for young children, featuring the evergreen preschool children’s brand Peppa Pig. The brand generates 1.2 billion US dollars a year (at retail) globally and is broadcast in over 180 territories, translated into over 40 languages and viewed […]

Michael B. Jordan Tapped by BACARDÍ to Direct First-Ever Digital Film for New Premium Collection

Michael B. Jordan Tapped by BACARDÍ to Direct First-Ever Digital Film for New Premium Collection

BACARDÍ unveiled “The Angel’s Share,” a digital short film co-directed by actor and filmmaker Michael B. Jordan – marking the first digital ad spot for the brand’s new premium collection, which launched earlier in 2018. As part of its continued efforts towards the premiumisation of the rum category, BACARDÍ enlisted Jordan – a self-professed “rum […]

Turning on Gen Z in an Era of Attention Deficit and Post Political Correctness

Turning on Gen Z in an Era of Attention Deficit and Post Political Correctness

After years of everything ‘Millennial’ taking centre stage, the focus is shifting to a new Generation – ‘Z’; Those born between 1996 and 2010 will make up 33% of the world population by 2020. Much has been said about the millennial spirit but ‘millennialism’ isn’t just about millennials. It is a mind set that drives […]

Newly Formed BevZero Targets Non-Alcoholic Bulk Wine Sector

Newly Formed BevZero Targets Non-Alcoholic Bulk Wine Sector

BevZero will supply premium non-alcoholic wine, and beer products, through the use of technology that includes the spinning cone column and, more recently, its Go-Lo technology. It will utilise ConeTech’s technologies, which allows for the removal of 100% of the alcohol from a wine, or beer, it says, without compromising the quality of the finished product. […]

Festive Pop-up Launches in London Serving Quality Street Cocktails

Festive Pop-up Launches in London Serving Quality Street Cocktails

Chocolate-loving Londoners can soon try their favourite Quality Street flavours in the form of cocktails at a new festive pop-up. Bar Humbug, a festive cocktail spot launched by Sainsbury’s, is opening in New Oxford Street on December 7-8. The supermarket has teamed up with mixologists Sweet & Chilli to serve up drinks inspired by the […]

Jones Knowles Ritchie Builds on Dunkin’ Partnership with Espresso Identity Design

Jones Knowles Ritchie Builds on Dunkin’ Partnership with Espresso Identity Design

Following on from their recently re-branding of Dunkin’, global brand design agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) has now provided a fresh new identity for the American multinational quick service restaurant chain’s new handcrafted espresso drinks line. “It’s the exclamation point that makes the most impact,” says Tosh Hall, global executive creative director at JKR. “It encapsulates the strength and power […]

GUT and Tim Hortons Re-Launch True Stories Campaign with 6 Real Canadian Moments

GUT and Tim Hortons Re-Launch True Stories Campaign with 6 Real Canadian Moments

 Since 1994, Tim Hortons has been bringing Canadian values to life through its iconic True Stories campaign inspired by the lives of Canadians across the country. Now, Tim Hortons is bringing True Stories back to its roots in a modern and authentic way. Chosen from almost 18,000 stories received organically through the Tim Hortons […]