Brand partners with America’s Got Talent judge Mel B to promote breast cancer awareness
September 24, 2013
Las Vegas-based Real Water announced a new venture with one of its brand ambassadors and partners Melanie Brown to benefit Susan G. Komen. Brown, also known as Mel B, is a pop star and judge on NBC’s “America’s Got Talent.” Together Real Water and Mel B have designed a limited-edition pink bottle in support of Komen’s mission to save lives and end breast cancer forever.
Company promotes holiday with app and other promotions
September 23, 2013
Canton, Mass.-based Dunkin’ Brands will celebrate National Coffee Day, which is Sunday, Sept. 29, by treating fans to a free small cup of Dunkin’ Donuts hot or iced coffee via a mobile offer eligible at participating Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants throughout the United States.
Brand partners with L2 Boards to promote water sports
September 23, 2013
Chattanooga, Tenn.-based The Double Cola Co.’s Double Cola brand launched “The Great Outdoors Sweepstakes,” a promotion encouraging Chattanooga and the surrounding area consumers to celebrate the outdoor lifestyle. The sweepstakes is hosted in partnership with L2 Boards, an outdoor retailer also based in Chattanooga that offers stand-up paddle board (SUP) and kayak rentals and lessons as well as longboards and slacklines for purchase.
Spirits, wine and beer preferences will influence trends
September 19, 2013
At nearly 33 million, U.S. Hispanics of legal drinking age (LDA) are important adult beverage consumers, and their influence will expand rapidly, according to Chicago-based Technomic Inc.’s “Special Trends in Adult Beverage (TAB) Report: Hispanic Consumer Insights.” By 2015, Hispanics will account for 15 percent of the total U.S. LDA population; by 2045, one-quarter of the U.S. LDA population will be Hispanic, it reports.
Beers of Mexico includes Dos Equis Lager, Tecate and Sol brands
September 17, 2013
In preparation for the holiday season ahead, White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA will launch a holiday program for its Beers of Mexico variety packs from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31.
Campo Eliseo, Campo Alegre wines make their debut in America
September 16, 2013
Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E), a Napa, Calif.-based division of London-based Diageo plc, added two Spanish wines to its portfolio of imports for the American market.
Company partners with music artist Kelly Clarkson for special promotion, concert
September 16, 2013
This October, Waterbury, Vt.-based Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) will celebrate Fair Trade Month with its “Great Coffee, Good Vibes, Choose Fair Trade” integrated awareness campaign. In partnership with music artist Kelly Clarkson, the campaign aims to educate and encourage consumers to purchase Fair Trade Certified products.
Nestea Liquid Water Enhancers available in Target stores initially
September 13, 2013
Nestlé Waters North America, Stamford, Conn., took its first step into the liquid concentrate segment by launching Nestea Liquid Water Enhancers exclusively in Target stores this month.