Subway Restaurants, the world’s largest restaurant brand, introduced international soccer icon Pele as the brand’s newest “Famous Fan”. Commonly recognized as the greatest soccer player in history, the Brazilian hero is known and loved throughout the world. He joins a wide-ranging list of athletes with champion pedigrees including Michael Phelps, Apolo Ohno, Nastia Liukin, Ryan […]
Manchester United Football Club and PepsiCo announced a multi-year regional sponsorship agreement in Asia-Pacific. Under terms of the agreement, PepsiCo will become the Official Soft Drinks Partner of Manchester United in Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos and Brunei. PepsiCo will hold exclusive rights to use Manchester United branding on its products and point of […]
Sainsbury’s has responded to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling not to ban the Tesco Price Promise, following its complaint that it was ‘misleading’ in its comparison claims. The Sainsbury’s print ad campaign is expected to roll out using the slogan “same price, different values” in relation to where their own-brand produce is sourced, claiming […]
Ice-cream and lolly sales soared by as much as fourfold in the first two weeks of July as the summer weather reached its peak, leaving some shops and suppliers short of stock. The revival was a welcome boost for an under-pressure industry hit by a dismal 2012 as well as a long-term sales decline. Last […]
Aesop, the brand storytelling agency has created a unique live event for Birra Moretti – the authentic Italian beer brand – as part of an ongoing integrated campaign. Building on the success of last year’s Pizza in the Piazza – which brought, great food, great company and great beer to some of London’s lunchtime hotspots […]
As much as fast food is unhealthy, there are reasons why many still love to eat at McDonald’s. In an adorable interactive site created by Razorfish London and Goodboy Digital, entitled ‘100 McDonald’s Moments’, these reasons are celebrated. Filled with ordinary-yet-special moments that you can discover, the site lets you navigate with playful and fun […]
Carling has released an online ad to tie in with the Duchess of Cambridge giving birth to a son. The humorous ad, created by Creature, fits into Carling’s “refreshingly perfect” campaign, which launched in May 2013. The spot shows a man in dungarees entering an empty nursery and then setting to work decorating the room. The […]
Absolut Vodka is launching a £13.49 price marked pack for its 50cl bottle aimed at the independent off-trade, following the successful introduction of both Malibu and Campo Viejo price marked packs earlier this year. The mechanic aims to help independent convenience retailers drive rate of sale, by offering consumers premium vodka at an accessible price […]
The tradition-rich German brewery Paulaner has been able to further increase its sales volumes in the highly competitive Latin American market in recent years, nearly tripling sales since 2009. Beer specialities ‘made in Bavaria’ “Latin America is an important future market for us. The strong sales figures underscore the positive reputation of German quality products […]
According to Snack Foods 2013, a new Market Update from business intelligence company Key Note, the snack foods industry grew by 8.3% in 2012. This was due to growing demand for premium products and the introduction of new flavours by manufacturers. Not only are snacks popular, but they are convenient and suitable for consumers’ day-to-day […]