The frequently asked question, “What should I have to drink?” was the inspiration for Diageo’s flavored malt beverage (FMB) strategy. This summer’s advertising for Diageo’s Smirnoff Premium Malt Mixed Drinks answers that question featuring a “Fridgetender,” a portable bartender character who appears in refrigerators and coolers at the right time.  In addition to Smirnoff Premium Malt Mixed Drinks, Diageo’s FMB lineup also includes the recently launched Jeremiah Weed FMBs and Smirnoff On The Rocks, which is a multi-serve version of the Premium Malt Mixed Drinks.

The history of The Coca-Cola Co. is integrally tied in with the iconic marketing campaigns that made Coca-Cola the worldwide brand it is today. Although technological advances are changing the way it interacts with consumers, the company still sees a common goal for its outreach, explains Clyde Tuggle, senior vice president of global public affairs and communications for The Coca-Cola Co.

Newcastle Brown Ale, a brand of Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is serving up summer fun with the return of its “Your Beer. Your Glass.” summer retail program. Adult consumers can participate for the chance to claim their own Newcastle Geordie Schooner — the authentic British-style brown ale glass — in Newcastle, England.

Brands of Crown Imports LLC, Chicago, began new national multimedia advertising campaigns. Modelo Especial launched its campaign entitled “Descubre lo Especial” (“Discover What’s Special”) and Corona Extra released its “Refresca Como Somos” (“Refreshes How We Are”). 

Resulting from Middlebury, Vt.-based Woodchuck Hard Cider’s Facebook Global ReLeaf campaign American Forests will plant 13,618 trees in Northern California. Woodchuck Cider committed to planting two trees for every Facebook fan gained during Earth Week 2011 by donating to Global ReLeaf, which is American Forest’s tree planting initiative.