Molson Coors, one of the UK’s biggest brewers, announces the appointment of Arc, an award-winning brand activation agency, to join incumbent agency, Life, on its below the line (BTL) agency roster. Andy Cray, Director of Brands at Molson Coors, says: “The drinks industry is constantly evolving and at Molson Coors we want to work with […]
The head of Starbucks has announced that the company will no longer be writing the phrase ‘Race Together’ on its drinks and products to inspire discourse about race relations in the US. The week-old initiative sparked debates about race in the US and attracted unparalleled criticism, forcing Starbucks chief executive Howard Schultz to leap to […]
Coca-Cola and Rita Ora marked the centenary of the Coke contour bottle with the British singer opening the Contour Centenary Bar in London’s Soho – and a photoshoot clearly meant to compare the curvature of the singer to that of the bottle; or as the Daily Mail put it: “offer a glimpse of sideboob.” The […]
Mondelez International, the maker of Oreo, Ritz, Trident, Honey Maid and Sour Patch Kids, announced a multi-year deal to become the Official Snacks of Major League Soccer (MLS). The sponsorship bolsters the brands’ presence in the sport as they enter the second year of the #PassTheLove campaign, a fully integrated program to help spread the […]
Budweiser has launched Dream Goal, a hunt for the greatest amateur goals from across the country. Dream Goal will be fronted by Sky Sports football talent – footballers-turned-pundits Jamie Redknapp and Gary Neville, presenter and broadcaster Ed Chamberlin and commentator Martin Tyler. The Budweiser Dream Goal competition challenges British amateur footballers to submit videos of […]
Cheil Worldwide launched a new app called “Univoca: South Korean-North Korean Translator” to help North Korean defectors easily communicate in South Korea. The app automatically translates North and South Korean languages. After more than 60 years of separation, different forms of the Korean language have evolved in the two Koreas, and the South incorporates a […]
Research unveiled has shown that native advertising works for most UK internet users under the age of 34: almost six out of ten (57%) will visit online content that appeals to them even if that content has been obviously paid for or sponsored. This figure rises to 63% among those aged 18-24. Written feature articles […]
Up-close and personal experiential activity developed by creative agency Space, will allow shoppers to try NIVEA In-Shower Body Moisturiser for themselves at Birmingham’s Bullring Shopping Centre and Bluewater in Kent. Activity will run from mid March. Following a competitive three-way pitch, Space was tasked to develop activity to raise awareness of this NIVEA product, and […]
Creative agency Space is putting bookmaker Coral in the winners’ enclosure with an extraordinary festival of micro-pig racing to coincide with the Cheltenham Festival that runs from 10 to 13 March. Coral’s CheltenHAM Festival will create engaging social content for punters at one of the year’s biggest sporting events, giving Coral increased share of voice […]
The Coca‑Cola Company and global music artist and entrepreneur will.i.am are excited to announce the arrival of the EKOCYCLE brand in the UK. Launching at an exclusive Shop-in-Shop in Harrods, the project aims to push the boundaries on more sustainable fashion and design. The EKOCYCLE brand has teamed up with some of the globe’s most […]