Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held spirits company, announces the creation of a new dual role and immediate appointment of Mr. Adam Zhu, 50, as Non-Executive Chairman of Greater China for Bacardi and Special Advisor to Bacardi Limited Chief Executive Officer Michael Dolan. n these roles, Mr. Zhu will utilize his considerable expertise to […]
In the film Ryder Cup legend Paul McGinley reveals how an injury, which caused him to lose out on a promising career in Gaelic football, turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it led him to conquer the golfing world instead. The last thing he’d thought he would be was a professional golfer. […]
The Carlsberg Group announced that Jørn P. Jensen, Deputy CEO and CFO will leave the company by end of September 2015. Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Flemming Besenbacher says: “With a new CEO well on board it has been agreed between the Supervisory Board and Jørn P. Jensen that now is the right time for […]
As a premium beer brand, what do you give your aviation partner for their 60th anniversary? Lufthansa’s official beer partner, Warsteiner opted for something infinitely more memorable than your predictable diamonds. Wanting to guarantee an anniversary-worthy experience, Warsteiner called on its trusted international advertising agency, Amsterdam Worldwide, whose most recent Hertha BSC campaign for Warsteiner […]
Heineken turned London landmark Somerset House into a rugby stadium using 270 degree projection at an event to celebrate its Rugby World Cup sponsorship. The event hosted 900 guests at the London venue and featured a set from British band Everything Everything to kick off the partnership. Rugby stars Jonah Lomu, Will Carling, John Smit, […]
Diageo, the drinks giant that owns the Smirnoff and Bailey’s brands, is on the hunt for a digital agency to work across Europe. The winning shop will work on an e-commerce strategy for Diageo. The company is looking to develop a better user experience on its sites. The pitches have taken place, and there is […]
Bacardi announced the immediate promotion of Fabio Di Giammarco, 42, to Global Vice President for Bacardí rum. In this role, Mr. Di Giammarco is responsible for the Bacardí rum brand marketing efforts globally, including enhancing brand equity, positioning, advertising, packaging and pricing. He reports to Mauricio Vergara, CMO North America and global lead for Bacardí […]
Socially led advertising agency Telegraph Hill has been appointed with immediate effect by Britain’s Beer Alliance to handle retained social media strategy, engagement, community management and influencer outreach along with social media buying via its ‘There’s a Beer For That’ channels. Telegraph Hill won after a four-way competitive pitch. The agency has been briefed to […]
To coincide with the 10th Anniversary of its Power 100 report – the annual research study monitoring the power of the world’s leading spirits and wine brands – Intangible Business has launched The Big Drinks Quiz, created with and designed by Greenwich Design, to raise awareness of the report amongst the drinks industry. The Power […]
Anheuser-Busch InBev is pleased to announce that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Wieden+Kennedy. The agency will take the creative lead on campaigns for the global brand Corona and for Bud Light, the number 1 beer brand in the US. As the leading global brewer, AB InBev actively invests in its marketing capabilities […]