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Oct 15, 2024

Go-to-market strategy: The art of stating the obvious and still getting it wrong

Coca-Cola and Sonos both showed how things can go wrong for big brands when they want to act like startups, says Éric Blais in his latest Free to Disagree column.

Sep 12, 2024

7UP global brand platform showcases its versatility for alcohol-free cocktails

The campaign was created by VaynerMedia EMEA and the brand platform was made by PR agency Pangolin.

Aug 15, 2024

Mars to acquire Pringles maker Kellanova in largest buyout in packaged goods history

Acquiring its snack rival for US$36 billion will mark the largest deal of 2024, giving Mars ownership of global cereal brands including Special K and Kellogg's Corn Flakes outside North America.

Apr 16, 2024

Mars Wrigley India CMO on evolving snack tastes and differing marketing tastes by generation

Nikhil Rao explains how Mars Wrigley brands are adapting to health and social trends, how premiumsation factors-in for older demographics and how personalised content is key for Gen Z.

Feb 10, 2023

January 2023 advertiser of the month: Oreo X Blackpink

Data from YouGov BrandIndex shows the iconic sandwich cookie's pastel pink makeover lifted its awareness in Thailand, big time.