Jim Beam has tapped Leonardo DiCaprio for an advert, which is airing exclusively in Japan. Surprisingly enough, the brand has not engaged the Hollywood A-lister in a massive campaign—the highest paid actor in 2011 stars in a simple (and a bit odd) short commercial. In the ad, which is just 17 seconds long, Mr. DiCaprio first appears as a sculptor and then turns into a magician.
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BlackBerry has finally started the “Keep Moving Projects” cultural influencer program, which was announced at the launch of new Blackberry products earlier this year. The brand’s creative director Alicia Keys along with Robert Rodriguez and Neil Gaiman are inviting the global audience to work with them on a series of projects, which require creative vision and desire to leave a mark. Alicia’s and Neil’s projects have already been launched, while Robert’s one is yet to come.
Ford is engaging the U.S. online community to promote its latest Ford Fiesta vehicle. The automaker is on the lookout for 100 young adults, so-called social influencers from various areas, who will “convey the unique personality and attributes of the new 2014 Ford Fiesta in an entirely different way,” says the brand. The new initiative, dubbed “Fiesta Movement: A Social Remix,” will be built from user-generated content only.
Lexus infuses life into the new print, promoting the 2014 Lexus IS in the latest issue of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine. The automaker has collaborated with the Team One agency, which created the interactive print that is activated by scanning a QR code. Thanks to the technology, a traditional paper magazine ad comes to life, revealing three models wearing swimsuits.
BMW is rolling out an international campaign, revolving around the brands’ unparalleled design solutions and ultimate visual perfection paired with great performance. The automaker’s new multimedia marketing effort, created with the focus on design and dynamics, is launching worldwide in the first quarter of 2013. It includes a TV spot, an app for iPad and Andriod tablet as well as print and online promotions. The «Designed for Driving Pleasure» campaign, developed in partnership with BMW Design and realized by Servicplan, has been already rolled out across Germany.
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway is jointly acquiring H.J. Heinz Co., the manufacturer of the world’s favorite ketchup, as well as baked beans, potatoes and sauces. The co-investor in this deal is 3G Capital Management, which is expected to take day-to-day decisions in the future. The $28 billion deal ($23.3 billion plus debt), which is largest ever in food industry, is to be finalized later this year.