Electronics and beer aren’t always cosy bedfellows but that hasn’t stopped BT Sport from devising a hi-tech solution for the humble beer mat. The custom built mats can be scanned by smartphones equipped with Blippar technology to allow patrons of BT Sports screening clubs and pubs to vote on sporting issues, research game stats, enter […]
Kopparberg is seeking to crack down on light-fingered cider drinkers with the launch of a custom security tag for its new designer glassware. The obtrusive lock wraps around the body of the pint glass and comes imprinted with the slogan ‘I know it rocks but please don’t steal it’, an attempt to reduce the number […]
The team of Gelato chefs at London based Gelateria, Black Vanilla, has created a unique Whisky and Shortbread Gelato for Andy Murray, not only to celebrate his historic Wimbledon win, but also to give him a real taste of home during his hectic post win schedule. The Scottish themed Gelato has been hand-crafted by the […]
Martini is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year and as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations this summer, the Martini Royale Terrazza will be at the Coronation Festival, taking place 11th – 14th July. This marks an historic year for both Her Majesty The Queen and the world famous Martini brand. Currently the No. 1 […]
Back in 2009 BBH dared to dream the impossible in a campaign for Robinsons. In ‘Imagine’, directed by Benito Montorio, the agency speculated how the people of the UK might react if a Briton was to win Wimbledon. Following Andy Murray’s victory in straight sets against Novak Djokovic, we need wonder no more – and […]
Tesco will be tapping into consumer demand for fresh, seasonal British produce by stocking British Freshly Dug New Potatoes which will be in store for just four weeks from early July. Freshness is key for these tasty spuds which will harvested daily to ensure each pack is as fresh as possible. Carefully selected for their […]
Glasgow-based, Scots-born Italian restaurateur Domenico Crolla is an artist in the kitchen—he creates portraits on pizzas using just tomato sauce and cheese, and no Photoshop. In what he calls ‘Paparazzi Pizza’, he recreates realistic images of the likes of the Mona Lisa, Marilyn Monroe, Bruce Lee, Anna Wintour, Simon Cowell and Tom Ford.
Integrated marketing agency Space is enhancing John Smith’s long-running association with horse racing through its ‘Smooth as Silks’ campaign, an on-trade initiative designed to give drinkers a chance to ‘buy one ticket and get one free’ at jump and flat racecourses across the UK. John Smith’s Extra Smooth, part of the Heineken portfolio, is the […]
For years it has been synonymous with the quintessential English favourite, strawberries and cream. But this year chefs have noticed an astonishing surge in demand for something rather less traditional on the Wimbledon menus – pizza. Tennis fans have been snapping up the Italian staple since the Championships opened and caterers predict the comfort food […]
Jamie Oliver is launching new restaurant Trattoria, with branding by The Plant. The first Trattoria branch will open next week in Richmond, west London, with interiors designed by Blacksheep. Work began on the Trattoria project around November last year. Trattoria will be loosely based on the Jamie’s Italian brand, though with a more ‘local Italian’ […]