Anheuser-Busch’s Budweiser is taking its longstanding tradition of patriotic packaging even further this summer by replacing “Budweiser” with “America” on the front of its 12-oz. cans and bottles. The brand is also modifying Budweiser’s iconic label to add copy that is central to American history, including phrases from the Pledge of Allegiance and lyrics from […]
Fast food giants Burger King have launched a new bot which enables the customer to place their order through Facebook messenger. In a series of instant responses, the bot determines firstly what the customer would like to order, and secondly where they would like to collect it from. The bot then gives the customer an estimated waiting […]
Hungry commuters were treated to a nostalgic trip to the arcade this morning as they discovered the 2-metre high ‘RooMachine’ installed in Waterloo Station. Inspired by the experience of using a classic slot machine – including the thrill of winning – the RooMachine offers players the chance to pull the lever and spin the bespoke […]
Shazam has announced an innovative new partnership with Nestlé, set to significantly enhance the way marketers engage with consumers and consumers engage with brands. The partnership sees millions of Shazam-enabled KitKat bars distributed as part of their latest consumer promotion. The KitKat team are on the search for people to join ‘The Breakers Party’ and […]
The Judging Session of The 18th FAB Awards recently concluded in London and we got exclusive access to to sit with the judges and get their thoughts on the various projects they got to see over the various sessions. Here is our interview with the three jury chairs for the Packaging Design, Advertising & Innovations and […]
Mars, Incorporated have once again been named The Google FAB Brand / Marketer of The Year at the International Food and Beverage Creative Excellence Awards (The FAB Awards), bagging a phenomenal 18 nominations across the various categories. Bruce McColl, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Mars, Incorporated said: “We are deeply honoured to receive this prestigious award […]
A supposedly leaked Krispy Kreme email sent to “store managers” gained the brand substantial traction on social media with the suggestion that it is set to roll out a new doughnut filled with Nutella. The news that the wares are set to hit stores 27 May caused considerably engagement online, either marking a good bit […]
Carlsberg has this week rewarded charitable people who pledged 90 minutes for their nation, with tickets to watch England matches as part of its UEFA Euro 2016 campaign, If Carlsberg Did Substitutions. Putting its own twist on the stereotypical charity fundraiser, Carlsberg unleashed a team of ‘super fundraisers’ outside a busy London train station – […]
April Fools’ Day was a month ago, but KFC is only just now announcing that it has made two edible nail polishes that bring the classic tagline, “Finger Lickin’ Good,” grossly to life. Ogilvy & Mather worked with food technologists at McCormick, the spice company that provides KFC’s secret mix of 11 secret herbs and […]
Diet Coke is to release limited edition cans and bottles bearing cartoon versions of ‘Absolutely Fabulous‘ characters Edina and Patsy. The packs will be on sale from mid-June, just ahead of the 1 July release date of the Fox Searchlight Pictures movie of the BBC sitcom. The designs strike one odd note in not picturing […]