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September 29, 2009

DOS EQUIS

Playing off of its Most Interesting Man campaign, DOS EQUIS is unmasking the brand’s “Most Interesting Tricks” Halloween program.  For the month of October, Most Interesting Tricks retail displays will feature a Dos Equis branded steamer trunk, framed portraits of the Most Interesting Man and Dos Equis Most Sacred Magician...
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NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE

is running “On the Road with the One and Only”, a retail program in partnership with spin.  The promotion will award an assignment to one consumer to go on tour for one week to experience and document life on the road with up-and-coming band Shout Out Out Out Out.  Not...
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MIDORI

has launched “Get Wicked”, a nationwide Halloween promotion.  The focal point of the campaign both on- and off-premise will be the Midori Spider’s Kiss Cocktail, a blend of Midori Melon Liqueur, SKYY Vodka and fresh lemon juice garnished with a chocolate web pattern and dripping with grenadine blood on the...
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LX.TV

is gearing up for season two of the popular “On The Rocks: The Search For America’s Top Bartender” series, featuring ABSOLUT VODKA.  The series follows a nationwide search for America’s best and brightest master mixologists and will be featured, for the first time ever, on-air.  Additionally, LX.TV and Absolut are...
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THREE OLIVES VODKA

is running its first ever TV ad campaign.  Continuing with the theme of the current “What’s Your O-Face?” print ads and coinciding online contest, the ten new 3O-second television spots will further emphasize the “seriously fun” side of the brand and portray the simple idea that drinking premium vodka should...
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Cruzan Rum

is running a new ad campaign showcasing the US Virgin Island of St. Croix, its people and the fact that it has been made there since the 18th century.  The effort will be brought to life in out-of home media buys.  The Nelthropp family has been making Cruzan for the...
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ABSOLUT VODKA

has debuted a new TV commercial: “Anthem”.  Created by six real-life artistic installations, this film, shot by Rupert Sanders, is both a literal and metaphorical manifestation of the brand’s ethos – In An Absolut World, Doing Things Differently Leads to Something Exceptional.  Every vignette in the film – each presenting...
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U.S. Drinks Conference

The 3rd annual U.S. Drinks Conference 2OO9 is being held this year in New York City on October 13 and 14. The conference is a comprehensive guide for beverage alcohol brands to learn how to navigate the complexities of the U.S. wine, spirits and beer market.This year’s format is being...
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BOLS GENEVER LAUNCH

The launch party for Bols Genever was hosted on August 19 at Drink in Boston. Lucas Bols re-launched its original 182Os recipe of Bols Genever in the fall of 2OO8 and it was named the Best New Spirit at this year’s Tales of the Cocktail. A large crowd of industry...
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ABSOLUT BOSTON WALL OF PRIDE

Absolut Vodka hosted a special unveiling of the Absolut Wall of Pride at the  Boston’s Prudential Center. Famed “Cheers” bartender Eddie Doyle and the Charles River Conservancy were in attendance along with Absolut Vodka and Horizon Beverage Company. The Wall, inspired by the design of the new Absolut Boston bottle...
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