Two of the most quintessential aspects of the holiday season are ugly sweaters and candy. In 2018, Target and Walmart are coming in clutch for merrymakers and sugar-lovers alike, by taking the liberty to combine the two. Whether you’re looking to get in the holiday spirit, or if you simply want to give the gift […]
M&M’s has launched a new Amazon Alexa skill, ‘Red Recommends’, to help viewers navigate options across various streaming services, marking the first voice activation marketing campaign for Mars Wrigley Confectionery UK. Red Recommends will invite users to chat with the M&M’s Red ‘spokescandy’ as he guides them through the selection of content available. Users simply […]
Extra Gum has launched Extra Support Acts, a program created to support Australia’s up and coming musicians by transforming pre-roll ads on YouTube in to a digital support stage. The campaign was created in partnership with Clemenger BBDO Sydney as creative lead, Universal Music Australia and BRING for talent, music strategy and content, MediaCom, […]
Mars, Incorporated named Andrew Clarke, currently Chief Marketing & Customer Officer, to the role of Global President – Mars Wrigley Confectionery. Clarke will assume his new role in September. He will be based at Mars Wrigley Confectionery’s global headquarters in Chicago, Illinois. Since 2015 Clarke has been Chief Marketing & Customer Officer. In this role […]
Caffeinated gum is now a thing from the Mars Wrigley Confectionery company. The gum, called Alert Caffeine Gum made its debut just in time to wake people up from their daylight saving-induced sleep. Alert is calling attention to its new chew with a ‘That’s a Thing Now’ campaign. The chewing gum contains 40mg of caffeine […]
Mars Wrigley Confectionery U.S., makers of beloved treats including Dove, M&M’s, TWIX, SNICKERS, Skittles, Starburst, Altoids and Extra, announced plans to open the first ever chocolate and candy-inspired pop-up salon based in New York City, just in time for Valentine’s Week. The experience, set to debut February 13 through 14, will be based at 230 West 39th […]
Mars, Incorporated announced their plans to combine Mars Chocolate and Wrigley segments to create Mars Wrigley Confectionery. Mars Wrigley Confectionery will include some of the world’s best loved brands in Chocolate (Snickers, M&M’s, Dove, Galaxy, Maltesers, Twix), Gum and Mints (Doublemint, Extra, Orbit, 5, Altoids, Lifesavers), and Fruity Confections (Skittles, Starburst). Martin Radvan, current Global President of […]