Promotions

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

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... Read More

is running a global ad campaign, Radio Maliboom Boom, as part of its ongoing “Get Your Island On” crusade.  The new effort brings the Caribbean spirit of Malibu to life with upbeat music and entertaining DJ personalities spreading their island vibe.  Radio Maliboom Boom will be supported through television and... Read More

On October 8 from 2 to 7pm at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, nineteen of the state’s premium independent small wholesalers will feature over 1OOO wineries, domains and estates from around the world at the “First Annual Freedom Wine Tasting”. This event provides an excellent opportunity for buyers looking for... Read More

Approximately 49,OOO attendees are expected at this year’s festival on September 24 to 26 at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, which will feature more than 45O breweries and 2OOO beers on tap.For more information visit www.greatamericanbeerfestival.com. Highlights include• Great American Beer School will allow attendees to have access to... Read More

Pernod Ricard USA and BAR, LLC have launched BarSmarts WIRED, the second and more broad-reaching phase of the partnership’s successful BarSmarts bartender training, education and certification program. This phase offers bartenders across the country the opportunity to participate in BarSmarts through a web-based education and certification program offered exclusively through... Read More