By adopting Liverpool FC’s red colour to celebrate its long association with the club, Carlsberg continues to play with its distinctive assets in a way that revitalises the brand.
By Mark Ritson
The aim of the campaign, which features the Hollywood actor as a ‘human bridge’, is to make Amstel the beer brand that’s talked about in 2019 and broaden its consumer base.
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.
With Premier League glory within reach, marketing at Liverpool Football Club is more important now than ever if it’s to leverage its growing fan base and engage with supporters beyond match days.
The travel business is aiming for more direct bookings over those generated through paid marketing investment, something that it claims will benefit its P&L.
The juice category has become “commoditised” in recent years, with its leading brands underinvesting in it. Tropicana is aiming to push back against this by dialling up its brand assets, investing in innovation and reconnecting with key occasions.
Dragons’ Den star Deborah Meaden is confirmed for the 11th Festival of Marketing. She will join CMOs and other speakers from the world of marketing and beyond on 3 October.
According to WARC Media, social media is the largest media channel worldwide by advertising investment, with Meta alone representing a 63% share of global social spend.