Henkel distributes the deodorant and body spray assortment of the mainstream brand Right Guard—comprised of five sub lines—in Great Britain. Until now the appearance of the fifth-largest market player was perceived as manly and powerful, but also as aged and a bit heavy. Additionally, the brand did not stand out strongly enough at the POS. For this reason Right Guard required a relaunch. The starting point of the relaunch was the best-selling basis range and the woman’s range.

Converse, the footwear brands which supports aspiring musicians and saves rock-clubs, is also well-known for its successful collaborations with designers and artists. To broaden its portfolio of prints and styles, this time the label teamed up with one of the world’s iconic companies in the textile and clothing design business, the Helsinki-based Marimekko Corporation founded back in 1951, to develop a «women’s focused» Spring 2011 collection for Converse’s fans. The line, which launched in February 2011, features classic vibrant Marimekko’s patterns on the iconic shoes of the brand.

The theme of reuniting people with their loved ones has been successfully employed by a number of brands, including Baileys with its ‘Bring You Home’ project and Nivea’s New Year’s Eve promotion, to name a few. Now, the concept has become the basis for a series of Cadbury’s promotions: while bringing together the nation through the Spots v Stripes campaign in the U.K., the chocolate brand is also reconnecting Aussie families in the new promotional program dubbed ‘The Cadbury Catch Up,’ developed by the Saatchi & Saatchi agency and launched on February, 13.

Clearasil and MTV Networks launch a new public service campaign, ‘Make the Clear Choice,’ promoting awareness and education about drug and alcohol abuse, sexual health, self esteem and other important issues young adults face today.  This powerful new campaign kicked off last night, on February 14, with a public service announcement featuring MTV News Correspondent, Suchin Pak.

Converse supports indie music not only by creating more opportunities for up-and-coming musicians, but also by saving iconic rock venues from closure. In September 2010, it was announced that iconic London-based the 100 Club, which for over 70 years has been hosting performances by a plethora of musicians such as the Sex Pistols, the Rolling Stones, Oasis bands among others, was due to close because of an increase in rent prices. The club was to be shut for ever in December 2010, but then the 100 Club said that it was discussing possible business collaborations with various partners that could help it out of the trouble. Now, the results of these business talks are unveiled: Converse, one of the biggest global shoe-brands for teenagers and younger adults, comes out as the sponsor the venue.