In the UK, Procter & Gamble is releasing a new campaign for its detergent brand Ariel, which will revolve around apparel stories told by various people. The promotion, developed by Saatchi & Saatchi, bears the strapline “That’s my Ariel, what’s yours?” to highlight the personal connection between the brand and people who use its products. The campaign, which includes TVCs, print, PR and digital promotion on the brand’s fresh page (registered on September 10) on Facebook, launches on October 15.

In an attempt to engage consumers, brands have been experimenting with vending machines for the last couple of years. For example,  Kenco Millicano installed a talking vending machine in London this August. Now PepsiCo offers Americans to experience vending in a new way. The company has introduced its Pepsi Interactive Vending machine pilot program which lets consumers in select U.S. locations to buy beverages, gift them and play games.

Google pays tribute to small businesses in the UK by rolling out a new product, the AdWords Credit Card, which enables them to pay for the AdWords service and coordinate the spending. The internet giant has launched a dedicated page www.google.co.uk/adwords/businesscredit, where users can learn more about the new program, launched on Sunday, October 7.

Electrolux has released a range of small kitchen appliances to celebrate vibrant colours. Psychologists confirm that colour influences on people’s mood, still traditional palette of kitchen appliances goes in boring shades of white, grey or even black. Electrolux has committed to change it by the release of the limited-edition Go Colour! range, which includes a coffee maker, toaster, water kettle, hand mixer, blender and stick mixer.