The Bachelor Teams with McDonald’s for Marketing Push

The Bachelor Teams with McDonald’s for Marketing Push

ABC’s The Bachelor teamed with brand partner, McDonald’s, for both a custom spot and episode integration to cross-promote their brands. Brand Arc Los Angeles brokered the deal with ABC Integrated Marketing. Current Bachelor Ben Higgins stars in the 30-second ad highlighting McDonald’s All Day Breakfast menu, and gets an assist from past cast from the series, Desiree Hartsock Siegfried, Chris Siegfried, Catherine Giudici Lowe, Sean Lowe, and […]

Skittles & Starburst Launch Lip Smacker Trios in Time for Easter

Skittles & Starburst Launch Lip Smacker Trios in Time for Easter

This spring, consumers can pucker up and “Kiss the Rainbow, Taste the Rainbow” with new Skittles and Starburst brand flavoured Lip Smacker Trios packaged inside colourful plastic eggs. Mars Retail Group paired with Lip Smacker and Markwins to create the four Easter novelties — perfect for egg hunts and basket building. Each festive egg contains three candy-flavoured […]

Pernod Ricard to Show Wine isn’t ‘Fussy’ with ‘Simple’ Jacob’s Creek Brand

Pernod Ricard to Show Wine isn’t ‘Fussy’ with ‘Simple’ Jacob’s Creek Brand

Pernod Ricard thinks millennials see wine as “too fussy” and so has concocted a Jacob’s Creek sub-brand especially for them so that it can recruit new drinkers to the low-growth category. The drinks brand sees Jacob’s Creek Sun Craft as a chance to offer younger drinkers “quality without the confusion” as it looks to maintain […]

Carlsberg Kicks Off UEFA EURO 2016 Campaign in the UK

Carlsberg Kicks Off UEFA EURO 2016 Campaign in the UK

Carlsberg, the Official Beer of UEFA EURO 2016 and the England team, has launched an integrated communications campaign encompassing trade activation, broadcast activity, stunts and consumer giveaways to enable licensees to unlock the tournament’s potential. The brand’s iconic “If Carlsberg Did…” campaign will focus on ‘substitutions’ in the lead up to and during the tournament. […]

Mike’s Hard Lemonade & 21st Century Fox in Alcohol Justice Doghouse

Mike’s Hard Lemonade & 21st Century Fox in Alcohol Justice Doghouse

“Comic book characters should never be used to sell alcoholic products,” stated Bruce Lee Livingston, Executive Director / CEO, Alcohol Justice. “Kids are inherently targeted, PR damage to the brands is substantial, and shareholders should scream for heads to roll.” Livingston is referring to the current cross promotion of a Mike’s Harder Lemonade alcopop with […]

Budweiser Dream Goal is Back with New Judge Jamie Carragher

Budweiser Dream Goal is Back with New Judge Jamie Carragher

Budweiser is bringing back Dream Goal, its hunt for the greatest amateur goals from across the country. 2016 will see the addition of Liverpool FC legend Jamie Carragher to the judging panel, alongside top pundit Jamie Redknapp and broadcaster Ed Chamberlin. The trio feature in a brand new Budweiser Dream Goal launch ad celebrating the goal-scoring […]

Pepsi Max Embrace Snapchat Sponsored Lenses with Valentine’s Push

Pepsi Max Embrace Snapchat Sponsored Lenses with Valentine’s Push

Pepsi Max is of the first UK brands to partner with Snapchat to bring Sponsored Lenses to users. The drinks giant is turning selfies into ads for its ‘Chelfie’ Valentine’s Day push. Available for 24 hours on 14 February, the drive will see users give their pictures “a cherry-flavoured” makeover. A special effect filter will superimpose […]