December 14 marked the official launch of the Best Damn Brewing Co., a brand platform with a simple mission: to bring you the Best Damn thing you’ve had all day. On shelves now, Best Damn Root Beer is the brand’s first mission released nationally and the first hard root beer produced by Anheuser-Busch. It’s a full-flavoured, […]
‘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 […]
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, […]
“I’ll tell you my secret,” said Frank Ottomanelli, 71, holding up a freshly cut veal shank behind the counter of his family’s storied New York deli. “Red meat and wine.” Then, after imparting this wisdom for a long and productive life, he brandished his father’s old carving knife and talked about the famous lamb sausage […]
In December 1966 WPIX, a Tribune Broadcasting Station, pioneered the airwaves with the first ever Yule Log broadcast as a holiday gift to New York City residents who did not have fireplaces. In celebration of the 49th anniversary of the first broadcast, Lagavulin Single Malt Scotch Whisky, together with actor, humorist, and woodworker Nick Offerman, […]
Starbucks brought its first Starbucks Green Apron Delivery to the Empire State Building in October, a service designed specifically for a dense urban environment and one of the most requested by Starbucks customers. But customers aren’t just in office buildings – they’re at soccer games with their kids, at home with family, or gathering at […]
In the context of Design Miami, of which it has been the exclusive champagne sponsor since 2012, Maison Perrier-Jouët is celebrating its long-standing ties with the world of art and creation. Among the exciting initiatives marking the luxury champagne house’s presence in Miami this year are L’Eden by Perrier-Jouët, an exclusive event at Faena Hotel […]