Benjamin Li
Jun 29, 2011

TBWA Shanghai consolidates Pernod Ricard's Ballantine whisky

SHANGHAI - TBWA Shanghai has added to its below-the-line duties for Pernod Ricard China’s Ballantine’s whisky brand.

TBWA|Shanghai retains Ballantine's branding account
TBWA|Shanghai retains Ballantine's branding account

TBWA Tequila has been the incumbent agency for Ballantine's below-the-line work for over three years,  whereas Publicis is the global aligned agency for above-the-line, driving the account from London.

TBWA has been charged with executing a new strategic and creative direction for the brand, including developing a unique engagement platform.

“The TBWA team put forward a pitch-winning strategy and a great creative idea,” commented Pierre Berard, marketing director of Pernod Ricard China. “They appreciated the great depth and potential of Ballantine’s. This is a very exciting new dawn for the brand.”

Ballantine is a premium whisky which is popular in Korea, Japan and Europe, though it is not currently as popular as Chivas and Johnnie-Walker in China.

TBWA Shanghai represents an additional four Pernod Ricard brands in China: Absolut, Royal Salute, Helan Mountain and Martell.

Publicis Shanghai created a ALT campaign titled 'Leave an impression' for Ballantine in China last November.

 

Source:
Campaign China

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