PR: agencies suffer digital jet lag
28 Jul 2009 | by Becky Wilkerson
London - Internet marketing agencies are breaking new ground by using edgy, social media-led campaigns. But are PR agencies as well-equipped to push brands online?
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Maoam, the confectionery brand, is to introduce a product containing two fruit flavours in one sweet. ChewTwo, which comes in Apple & Strawberry, Orange & Lime and Blackcurrant & Lemon variants, will be supported by a nationwide experiential campaign.
London - Internet marketing agencies are breaking new ground by using edgy, social media-led campaigns. But are PR agencies as well-equipped to push brands online?
LONDON - Diageo is relaunching its gin brand Tanqueray to emphasise its premium positioning.
Cadbury is revamping the packaging for its Trebor Extra Strong mints and Softmints.
Mentos, the mint brand, is launching a limited-edition Rainbow variant. Each roll will contain seven fruit flavours, including watermelon, grape and pineapple. Brand owner Perfetti van Melle has also added a fizzy powder-filled lollipop to its Chupa Chups Magics range.
Cadbury Creme Egg has always been marketed around messy 'interaction' (How do you eat yours?), so the brand's push into the social media space is a logical next step.
Xfm Network, part of Global Radio, has teamed up with chocolate brand Mars Planets for a year-long sponsorship deal. The marketing initiative will run across Xfm London and Manchester.
Dr Oetker has launched a range of confectionery products called No Bake Clusters Mix. The products, which do not require oven baking, were designed by brand consultancy Chilli. The range comes in Yogurt and Cranberry Clusters Mix variants.
Skittles has redesigned its website to link to user-submitted information about the confectionery brand on social media sites including Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and Facebook.
Cadbury Schweppes' appeal to stop its rival, Darrell Lea, from using what it claimed is its signature colour purple on chocolate wrappers, has been dismissed by the Australian Federal Court.