With Elyx, Absolut has made headway in a craft cocktail world that has traditionally shunned premium vodka. Chris Crowley on what Elyx's messaging signals about the changing notion of luxury…
Though the use of branded vehicles has a long tradition in advertising, the spirits industry in particular has turned the concept into a modern trend. Lizzie Munro on liquor's "little…
In the perpetual race to appeal to millennials, the stories that alcohol brands use to market their products has unearthed a number of discernible profiles of the millennial drinker—from the…
Campari's annual calendar has arrived Stateside, giving Americans a taste of the superstar-fueled affair that's been a major event in Milan since 2000. Talia Baiocchi on the campaign, its stars—from…
Big Beer's heaviest hitters are spending millions on R&D for new non-alcoholic beer brands, buoyed by the success of the category in Europe and the Middle East. But America remains…
One San Diego man feels MillerCoors is lying to us all by calling Blue Moon a "craft" beer. According to Quartz, Evan Parent feels strongly enough that he filed a class-action…
Bud Light has been the recipient of much criticism in light of their "Up for Whatever" campaign, reports the New York Times. The campaign features bottle labels stating that "The…
Following the massive success of Lime-A-Rita, a new crop of Big Beer "cocktails"—from the tequila-flavored Desperados to Bud Light's new MIXXTAILS—is hoping to ride the coattails of the cocktail renaissance.…
According to AdAge, Bud’s hard-hitting Superbowl ad could potentially be a game-changer for the company’s branding and sales. The controversial ad boldly introduces Bud as a “macro” beer that is brewed…
Strict regulations on alcohol sales and marketing in Turkey has winemakers getting creative with promotion. According to Forbes, advertising in its most common terms is forbidden: no campaigns, no tastings,…
