Culture strength is US weakness
Mars France has launched a version of Pedigree Pal especially for older dogs, called Pedigree Pal Senior. The product is intended for dogs over eight years-old which, says the company, account for one-third of all those in French households.
AACC, the French advertising agency association, is calling for reforms of the Loi Evin, which would permit tobacco firms to undertake sponsor-ship and alcohol brands to advertise in cinemas.
Christophe Lambert, one of three founding members, has left French agency Opéra/ RLC. His departure follows disagreement with remaining partners Bernard Roux and Thierry Consigny about linking up or merging with another agency.
Renault will introduce a special-edition version of its best-selling Twingo in France on March 15. Available in five colours and featuring multi-coloured upholstery, the car is a joint venture with Benetton and will be branded Twingo Benetton.
Carla Domann, creative head and founding partner of Frankfurt-based Tostmann & Domann, has left the agency to be replaced by Thomas Wulfes, who joins from Scholz & Friends.
Melitta and DowBrands Europe are planning a joint-venture to market domestic paper and food management products across Europe. DowBrands products include Albal and Domopak.
Henninger is claiming to have established a new drinks category in Germany with the introduction of Galaxy, a caramel-based isotonic mixture enriched with caffeine and vitamins.
Dole, the multinational fruit marketer, is forming a joint-venture with Oslo-based Bama to market pre-prepared fruit and vegetables across Europe.
Canal+ in France is to introduce pay-per-view soccer from September…
…Canal+ in Spain is to trial the ‘virtual advertising’ system developed by Princeton Video Image (PVI) of the US, during second division soccer matches televised on Sunday mornings.
McCann-Erickson has taken a majority stake in CDRG Communication, France’s third largest healthcare agency.
