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"The owl has landed." I like a provocative headline. And I like a print campaign that invites readers to know more (like this one from KesselsKramer). I also love a brand with great stories and a rich legacy. Kentucky Owl Bourbon was originally founded in 1879 but was forced to close during prohibition. The heritage brand was relaunched in 2017 as a luxury, small-batch product. THE WISEMAN is the …
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Packaging matters, especially at the point of sale. Sometimes a product's packaging makes all the difference. For instance, the Bud Light Seltzer Retro pack, which features a tie-dye design, quickly became a favorite this summer, generating a 3.5% share of the entire hard seltzer category. Loud Enough to Blow A Hole in the Wall The brand’s latest campaign titled, “The Loudest Flavors Ever” features rising comedic …
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Food is the single largest component that takes up space in U.S. landfills. U.S. residents waste almost 40 million tons of food every year – more than any other country in the world. In fact, the average American family of four discards $1,600 a year in fresh produce. This colossal waste contributes to global warming and does nothing to address the global hunger crisis. The Dole Sunshine Company is bringing …
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Do you love eggs, but feel bad about supporting corporate farms that raise chickens in pens? Have you tried Just Egg from the scientists and culinary artists at Eat Just, Inc.? Perhaps, you will soon? Eat Just, Inc. just launched a new multi-million-dollar brand campaign for its popular plant-based JUST Egg products. The brand's “Really Good Eggs” campaign kicks off this week with a series of ads narrated by …
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How do you make V.S.O.P cognac new and unexpected? You create new recipes for the liquid. Or you hire a big-time pop star to make the brand her spirit of choice. Martell chose to do both. Martell is now working with Grammy-nominated recording artist Janelle Monáe who stars in a new brand campaign, “Soar Beyond the Expected,” featuring the brand’s Blue Swift label. https://youtu.be/F0OazyesSUc Throughout the …
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General Mills-owned cereal brand Lucky Charms is in the entertainment business. I'm happy to see the packaged goods brand recognize it and act on it. According to The Drum, Lucky the Leprechaun has dropped his debut album, "Magically Delicious," which is now available across all major streaming platforms but promoted exclusively on Spotify. The album includes eight songs. Each song is about a unique Lucky Charm …
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People in Texas sometimes speak in code. For instance, when ordering a beer, you might skip all formality and simply say, "Shiner." When you like the beer a lot, you might say, "It's a good' ern." In Texas, Shiner is an iconic beer brand. The advertising for this beer brand has also been handled by some of the state's best creative agencies. It's now time to add a new one to the list. Austin-based Bakery has …
Wine marketing is oftentimes painfully boring. I'd rather watch paint dry than see a wine ad. Wine ads—like some winery tasting room staff—can be stuffy, talkative, and off-point. Thankfully, change is coming to the wine industry. In June, we reported on Elizabeth Banks and her connection to Archer Roose. Now, it's Snoop Doggy Dogg's turn. Snoop Dogg and 19 Crimes introduce their newest wine: Snoop Cali …
"Right about now, we could all use a pancake." It's a presumptuous statement from IHOP, but it's also a true statement. We, the People, could use a pancake. https://youtu.be/6biyfxFSLvw I do like this bit of positioning: "For parents who've been making their own pancakes, and for night owls who missed staying up 'til dawn..." It's an admission that COVID wiped out our routines—not just how we work today, but …
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How would you like it if Elizabeth Banks was an uninvited houseguest? Many Americans would welcome the Hollywood star with open arms. She's funny, charming, beautiful, and famous. She also likes to drink wine. Marian Leitner, who has a new company to run, isn't so sure. Let's watch. https://youtu.be/9w6J-0cfHmA According to T.L. Stanley at Adweek, Banks is the new Chief Creative Officer and co-owner of …
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