Carlsberg has turned its famous strapline on its head to admit it is ‘Probably not the best beer in the world’, a move that recalls its heritage while achieving a much needed repositioning.
By Mark Ritson
The babycare brand believes it has a key role to play in changing the conversations about parenting and is looking to disrupt the “unrealistic” image of parenthood with the launch of its first global campaign.
The rush to show immediate return on investment encourages tactics that ultimately reduce a brand’s ability to grow profitable sales, argues consultant and keynote speaker JP Castlin.
The ethical beauty brand’s desire to “stop fighting with algorithms” and reconnect with consumers is admirable, but ditching social to do so could prove a costly error.
Brands including Just Eat, Tesco and Mars put forward a team for last week’s event, which was described as the “de facto welcome back” for the industry, following 18 months of Covid-19.
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Cutts joined HSBC in 2017 following lengthy stints at a number of major brands, including GSK, Mondelez and Meito-Adams.
Heinz is launching a campaign to promote the versatility and health credentials of baked beans, as it pays homage to its famous strapline while “evolving conversations” around the brand.