Beverage brands are becoming more adapt to digial marketing. For example, 19 Crimes released an augmented reality app allowing consumers to learn about the characters on the wine's packaging. Additionally, Barbadillo announced that its consumers can interact with its packaging through near-field communication enabled neck collars.
Finding new ways to reach consumers in a crowded marketplace and digital world can be difficult. While sifting through my emails and news, I’m always intrigued by brands that are finding unique ways to utilize the digital world to connect and excite their consumers.
Birra Moretti, a brand of Five Points Trading Co., a division of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, announced it is teaming up with Bocce, Italy’s beloved pastime, to encourage legal-drinking aged consumers to come together and enjoy two Italian classics with friends, family and fellow patrons at their favorite local bar, at home or at other outdoor social gatherings this fall.
Campaign complements Mexican beer’s return to sponsor of College Football Playoffs
August 29, 2017
To help fans "Stay Thirsty" this college football season, Dos Equis, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, returns as the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoffs and is on a mission with its newest campaign to champion those Saturday football fanatics who choose "Game Day Over Everything."
In an effort to combat the busy state of being driven by everyday pressures, Canada Dry, a brand of Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Plano, Texas, wants to make people more aware of what is keeping them from doing the things they love and is encouraging its fans to move past their busy work and social schedules to maximize their relaxation with its newest marketing campaign: Busy is a Four-Letter Word.
Deliver the Unexpected sweepstakes supports Drink on the Bright Side campaign
August 15, 2017
This summer, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, Chicago, is delivering happiness and humor with a little help from rapper and comedian Lil Dicky and Drizly, the technology company behind the first eCommerce alcohol app.
Bud Light reintroduces Dive Bar Tour, Pure Leaf Tea opens Pure Leaf Tea House
August 15, 2017
After dedicating more than 13 years to specialty coffee roasters, Roast magazine released its first book, “The Book of Roast: The Craft of Coffee Roasting from Bean to Business,” a compilation of articles covering every aspect of coffee roasting.
Beverage companies, this one’s for you. Now you can get a sense of how to utilize virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) to help generate a return on investment from your marketing campaign.
During the past several years, technological advancements have produced many exciting marketing opportunities. Virtual reality is one innovation that is being embraced by brands and consumers alike.
International collaboration included limited-edition “Destiny 2” cans
August 8, 2017
Bungie and Activision Publishing Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard Inc., announced it has partnered with Rockstar Energy Drink and Pop-Tarts toaster pastries for “Destiny 2.” The partnership leads up to the Sept. 6 launch of “Destiny 2” on PlayStation4 and Xbox One (PlayStationPlus or Xbox Live Gold subscription, respectively, required for significant features), the company says.