To celebrate its deep connection with music since 1960’s, the British auto brand MINI launches an apparel and accessories collection for him and her —Sound of MINI. The design of the items is heavily inspired by the British culture and distinguish features of local pop music. The new collection, which is “running the gamut from ‘loud’ (bold, eye-catching prints) to ‘soft’ (minimalist styles and understated looks),” is set to be available from the MINI Online Shop and selected MINI dealerships starting September 2012.
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IKEA makes textiles one of the core components of its collections and focuses on fabrics in its campaigns. Recently, the furniture retailer launched two promotions at a time—in Australia and Hong Kong—dedicated to the creative use of textiles, DIY and home comfort revolving around applying different prints and colours. Both campaigns include an interactive component, encouraging consumers to experiment with textile and find new affordable ways to express their personalities through vibrant patterned fabrics and bring new life to their homes.
One of the best ways to make an ad viewed and talked about by larger number of people is to make it controversial. The Dr Pepper brand has posted a new visual to its Facebook page—actually, quite a conventional one,—which ignited a lot of buzz in the comments. The ad titled “Evolution of Flavour” actually depicts an evolution of a man, featuring three stages of a human’s development: Pre-Pepper (an ape), Pepper Discovery (a cave man), and Post-Pepper (a man as he is now). This approach has been used numerous times in all kinds of visuals, but this time it turned to bee really offensive for some fans of the Dr Pepper page.
Coca-Cola is committed to spreading happiness across the globe using all methods and approach possible. Philologists note than when people are heaving their meal, they are more and their sub-consciousness is more perceptive and the information they gets into their mind easily. That’s why it’s important to eat and drink with people you love and in the positive atmosphere. Coca-Cola can provide that. The iconic brand, which launched the Happiness Truck and the Happiness Machine, introduced its Happiness Table to people in Naples, Italy.
Nestlé-owned Swiss capsuled coffee maker Nespresso is introducing a new autumn Limited Edition Crealto, ‘inspired by High Gastronomy’ and launching a photo contest for its fans in popular social-media networks. A lucky winner will be offered an exclusive dinner for two at Mauro Colagreco’s Michelin Starred restaurant Mirazur in the Côte d’Azur.