For the 2nd consecutive year, Peet's Coffee was the official coffee sponsor of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. Mountain Dew released a special, limited-edition can to coincide with the final season of HBO's "Game of Thrones". Boulevard Brewing announced a partnership with 20th Century Fox and its Space Camper IPA. Pop Vegas partnered with Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum at Tattoo'd America and Dixie Elixir Fruit Punch was awarded the High Times Dope Cup's Best Beverage.
Initiatives include portfolio redesign, fresh ideas
May 6, 2019
The Glenlivet, a brand of New York-based Pernod Ricard USA, announced a refreshed vision for the Scotch whisky category through a powerful portfolio redesign and bold initiatives to bring modernity to category consumption and gifting occasions, including collaborations with Inez & Vinoodh and actress La La Anthony, the company says.
HEINEKEN USA launches its latest Cinco de Mayo Campaign. LIFEWTR creates new campaign to bring art to schools. Stoli Vodka announces the return of its LGBTQ bartender competition.
Vodka brand launches marketing activations in connection with Earth Day
April 22, 2019
On Earth Day, Absolut Vodka, a brand of New York-based Pernod Ricard USA, announced its new platform to promote our planet — and its people — as Planet Earth's Favorite Vodka. Absolut hopes to inspire others in its belief that small changes today can lead to big impact tomorrow, it says.
In celebration of International Women’s Day last month, SodaStream launched a limited-edition, collectable “SHE” reusable bottle that celebrates women who have made impactful changes and encouraged women to take a stand, the company says.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, DJ Khaled and the makers of CÎROC Ultra Premium Vodka, a brand of Diageo North America, unveiled the newest addition to its premium vodka portfolio: Summer Watermelon. CÎROC Summer Watermelon is a rich-tasting spirit made with vodka five times distilled from French grapes and finished in a tailor-made copper pot still in Southern France, the company says.
Because the “connected consumer” now is so prevalent, brands have had to ramp up their engagement in order to stay top of mind in today’s cluttered marketplace.
Chicago's Theater on the Lake hosted an exclusive event featuring Stone Brewing Co.'s co-founder. Starbucks debuts new spring drinks. Tussock Jumper Wine announced a partnership with the New York Mets.
Call-to-action invites beer drinkers to Asada Together
April 12, 2019
Tecate, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, is welcoming summer with carne asada and summer barbeque, for when the “food first” beer drinking occasions brings consumers together, the company says.
Professional martial artist and boxer Conor McGregor announced the launch of his new Champ Champ Rosé, produced and sold through his new company: McGregor Vineyards. The brand will debut May 1 on retail store shelves and restaurants throughout Ireland and the United States.