London design studio ShopTalk gives single-estate distiller, Chase, an iconic brand refresh for its potato vodka range, to coincide with its tenth birthday. Premium British vodka is making a bigger splash than ever in the spirits world, giving Russian and Polish varieties a run for their money. Chase, a family-run distillery that operates out of […]
International brand design agency bluemarlin has rebranded Crowmoor Cider for leading Finnish brewery Sinebrychoff, bringing to life its mythical origins and reaffirming its status as a pioneering cider in the Finnish market. The cider boom has all but fizzled out, with its new associations with fruity flavours appealing to the youthful exuberance of its fledgling […]
Sustainable skincare start-up Optiat emerges victorious from the Dragons’ Den to relaunch as UpCircle, with strategic brand support from creative brand design agency Studio More and writing agency Reed Words. The two agencies worked with Optiat to create a new brand that enables the founders to tell a richer, more consistent story, building a visual […]
MarComm’s Magnificence is a series where we highlight Magnificent individuals from the Marketing, Design, Advertising, and Communications industries. In this magnificence list, we are spotlighting those individuals in the branding and creative industries who have pushed boundaries and inspired others through their unique work in both design and advertising. Without further ado, here are our […]
Baby it’s cold outside! But Miller Lite is keeping consumers warm this season with the release of their 2018 holiday-themed, sweater wearables. For the second year in a row, Miller Lite has partnered with Chicago-based, strategic brand design agency Soulsight to introduce a holiday knitwear program that infuses fun and good cheer into dressing for the holiday season. Formally introduced […]
Following on from their recently re-branding of Dunkin’, global brand design agency Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) has now provided a fresh new identity for the American multinational quick service restaurant chain’s new handcrafted espresso drinks line. “It’s the exclamation point that makes the most impact,” says Tosh Hall, global executive creative director at JKR. “It encapsulates the strength and power […]
Prestigious Scotch whisky brand Ballantine’s has recently launched the new Seoul Limited Edition 17YO blend with a stunning design created in collaboration by emerging South Korean artist Jieun Park and strategic brand design agency, bluemarlin. Exclusive to travel retail stores in Korea, this special brand offering combines the vibrant, urban energy of Seoul with the […]
Historic Port brand Dow’s is relaunching its range of Aged Tawnies in a bid to attract a younger audience, with elegant, refined packaging design by Denomination. Dow’s, owned by the Symington Family, holds one of the largest and most valuable stocks of Port ageing in seasoned oak, including barrels that date back to the 19th century. Master blender […]
AXE (LYNX in the UK) introduces a new gifting range with a holistic 2D and 3D packaging design by London-based AXE brand guardians, PB Creative. In the build up to the festive period, AXE’s parent company Unilever asked PB Creative to further enhance its gifting experience for 2018, while reducing complexity and increasing sustainability. PB […]
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor and leading provider of hotel management services, with more than 9,000 hotels and 20 iconic hotel brands, unveiled an exciting new direction for the Ramada Encore by Wyndham brand globally. Recognising that today’s traveller has more choice than ever before, at the heart of this new […]