Brotherhood of Bacardi Oakheart includes digital, social efforts
November 23, 2015
Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd.’s Bacardi Oakheart spiced rum is ramping up media efforts just in time for the holidays. Originally focused on four markets — California, Florida, Indiana and Texas — the brand plans to expand the campaign into other states in 2016.
Brand Chorus evaluates Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube activity of 10 spirits brands
September 16, 2015
While it seems hard to recall now, but there was a time when advertising focused on print, radio or TV ads. The rise of computers and other smart technology brought social media into the mix for marketers.
Bacardi Ltd., Hamilton, Bermuda, expanded its portfolio of super-premium spirits with the acquisition of Louisville-based Angel’s Share Brands; its subsidiary, Louisville Distilling Co.; and its Angel’s Envy brand. This deal marks the company’s entry into the bourbon category of the North American whiskey sector.
Expanded distribution follows launches in Miami and New York
September 2, 2014
Coral Gables, Fla.-based Bacardi U.S.A. Inc. is expanding its Facundo Rum Collection of four hand-blended, aged sipping rums into California, following the products’ successful launches in Miami and New York in late 2013.
Michael J. Dolan to take on CEO duties in Bermuda, following immigration approval
May 15, 2014
The board of directors of Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd. announced the appointment of Michael J. Dolan as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Dolan has been a member of the board of Bacardi Ltd. since 2009.
Bacardí, the namesake brand within Coral Gables, Fla.-based Bacardi U.S.A. Inc.’s portfolio, launched Bacardí Loud & Untameable, a digital content series that showcases collaborations between popular modern artists and a Cuban-inspired ensemble band in all-out, anything-goes studio sessions streamed on the brand's custom Pandora station, www.pandora.com/bacardi.
Puerto Rican rum distillery recycles 4 million pounds of material a year
May 6, 2014
Hamilton, Bermuda-based Bacardi Ltd. understands how crucial recycling is on the island home of the world’s largest rum distillery, which is based in Catano, Puerto Rico. Every year the Bacardi rum facility recycles more than 4 million pounds of material.