This holiday season Stella Artois wanted to give city-dwellers a taste of something they don’t get too experience too often — the wonder of a starry sky. Together with lead agency Mother London, and production company UNIT9, Stella Artois (whose name is derived from the Christmas star) has brought to life a pop-up installation that […]
‘Tis the season for lists of gift ideas with a wow factor. Not yet on most lists: ugly sweaters for snacks. Fortunately for flummoxed gift (and party)-givers, an on-line documentary for General Mills’ Chex Party Mix, created by McCann, features Brooklyn yarn-bombing artist, London Kaye, five very talented and bemused New Jersey crocheters, and their […]
Heineken USA unveils a specially designed Vanson motorcycle jacket in partnership with Boston-based boutique Concepts, marking the last of five premium collaborations Heineken will launch in 2015. The outerwear piece will make its debut at a celebration at Concepts’ Harvard Square location, and five attendees will have the opportunity to receive the custom item. For […]
VML has been appointed as Kellogg’s Asia Pacific regional marketing technology partner, following Kellogg’s competitive multi-agency pitch. VML will expand its current Kellogg relationship beyond Australia and North America to now additionally cover technology across the entire Asia Pacific region plus South Africa for digital and social campaigns. The pitch was led by VML Australia […]
Ahead of the star studded UEFA Euro 2016 final draw in Paris on 12 December, Carlsberg, the Official Beer to the UEFA Euro 2016, announced its marketing campaign for the tournament in France next summer. Carlsberg’s promise for the tournament will be to “do it better for the fans”. The campaign is built around Carlsberg’s […]
In a battle akin to the space race between cold war rivals USA and USSR, the UK’s best-selling alcoholic Ginger Beer, Crabbie’s has dealt a huge blow to ‘Gingeraught’ Major Tim Peake’s claim to become the first ‘ginger’ in space. In the oddest of missions that even the most experienced at NASA can’t say they’ve […]
Building upon the recently launched “Life Well Paired” campaign, Solve partnered with client Président Cheese to concept, produce and execute a branded pop-up store experience near Bryant Park. The immersive retail experience was billed as three days of European inspiration and education. Consumers were able to sample and purchase both domestic and imported Président Cheeses […]
Miller Lite is on a mission to bring even more holiday cheer to New York City. The original light beer brand enlisted the help of Brooklyn-based street artist London Kaye to design and construct a giant knit holiday sweater-themed billboard this holiday season. London Kaye is known for her passion to crochet; her artwork adorns […]
Crystal Pepsi is back, with help from creative agency The Barbarian Group. Pepsi announced that it will re-release Crystal Pepsi, its clear cola from the 1990s for a limited time. The only way to get a bottle is to sign up for a sweepstakes running from Dec 10-11 through the brand’s loyalty program, Pepsi Pass, […]
McDonald’s Canada, known for its transparency on how its beef patties, french fries, chicken nuggets and burger ads are made, is making no effort to conceal its latest contest especially for employees— ‘The Secret Secret Menu Challenge’. Unlike McDonald’s UK’s online competition that invited fans to create their dream burgers to be sold in stores, […]