Schawk, Inc., a leading provider of brand development and deployment services enabling companies of all sizes to connect their brands with consumers, announced the appointment of Lor Gold to global chief creative officer at Schawk. This position will be responsible for stewarding and developing a creative vision across Schawk in support of the expression of brands across consumer touchpoints at home, on the go, at the store and on the shelf.

Internet is becoming a more and more popular space for promoting products and building strong ties with target consumer groups. Brands know it, and people know that brands know it and they do not mind to be part of this ‘game.’ On the contrary, users are actively getting engaged into the digital activity of the global companies and easily adopt new ways of communicating with brands and enrich their experience as iConsumers. Why is it so important for brands, how can they benefit from it and what ways do they choose to get people connecting with them online? This is the theme of our today’s review.

BEO* is Carlsberg first venture into soft drink innovations, giving consumers a real alternative to alcohol and soft drinks. Ergo defined the potential, identified the mindset and developed a new brand language for this emerging category. The independent brand identity consultancy worked with the Carlsberg team to give the brand a ‘delightfully refreshing’ personality that brings the product experience to life, and created the brand identity—natural, fresh, yet sophisticated.

MINI created a new British-styled fashion  collection ‘for all those whose heart beats to the rhythm of the street’. The collection consists of hallmark British details like the Union Jack, badges an other items and offers casual, business or clubbing wear outfits. Now, for the first time, the new range has been presented on a catwalk with a special show at the Pavillon 21 MINI Opera Space in Munich.

adidas Originals and Diesel—two brands, which represent bold spirit and innovative style,— have released a new collection of sneakers, which continues ‘The Colliding Worlds’ collaboration, started by them earlier this year. For the new limited edition range, the two iconic clothing and footwear giants mixed their attitudes, approaches and outlooks, creating unique products for its loyal fans.