It seems that the most effective way to promote a product is to add a ‘secret’ and ‘exclusive’ component to its image or promotion at least. This concept was employed in the recently launched ad campaign by Tiger Beer UK. The project developed by the Exposure agency and dubbed “Know The Not Known” is encouraging the UK residents of drinking age to get rewarded for being Internet-savvy and curious.

Last weekend, Absolut Vodka, probably the most art-inspired alcohol drink of all ages, invited the fans of refined vodka cocktails and art to visit its temporary creative studio space in London to discuss extravagant and somewhat shocking art pieces and meet people, who created them. The Absolut Artists’ Salon on Portland Place was open for two days, October 16-17, inviting everybody interested to come and drink free Absolut cocktails, take part in hourly workshops and get deep into the world of unconventional art, as well join the informal conversation about the industry and the way the participating artists create their unique visual pieces.

Glenfiddich launched an inspiring new global advertising campaign— “One Day You Will”—as the brand continues to strengthen its position as the world’s favourite single malt. One Day You Will is part of a heavyweight integrated campaign which includes Relationship Marketing, digital, social media and PR. In a refreshing departure from ‘traditional’ single malt whisky advertising, the new campaign includes both lifestyle and tasting note executions accompanied by the line One Day You Will, a call-to-action encouraging consumers to make the most of life’s adventures.

Would you have a drink with you?” This question has been already answered positively by Hugh Hefner and Julia Stiles in the ongoing Stoli Vodka advertising campaign, which now welcomes a new celebrity coming from the modern tech world. Twitter co-founder Biz Stone became the third person featured in new “Stoli Originals” prints and TV ads, released today, October 19.

Last night, on 18 October, it was “sneak” premièred at a spectacular release party at Villa L’Abri in Cannes—Absolut Watkins, the smashing new limited edition flavour from Absolut, created exclusively for global travellers, reflecting all of the excitement, glamour and star quality of the globetrotting fashion world. Absolut Watkins will be launched throughout the global duty free/travel retail market in January 2011.

Malibu, the Caribbean rum brand well-known for its creative collaborations with artists and musicians, is going to unveil new festive blends in a few weeks. The introduction of the unique cocktails range, based on the iconic alcohol drink, stands to become one of the hugest and most notable launches of the holiday season since the brand is teaming up with English singer-songwriter and dancer Alesha Dixon and is encouraging its fans to join the celebration—all to make the presentation really huge.

Beck’s is continuing to celebrate its longstanding commitment to music and art by a next round of its hilarious project, Beck’s Music Inspired Art. The beer brand is mixing good music with visual creativity again, and this time makes it really huge—literally. To promote its new project titled Beck’s Shape Your Music Experience, launched in mid-September, the brand is giving away up to 25 million song downloads on Play.com and commissions artists to create giant billboards in London and Birmingham.

Iconic international luxury brands Christian Lacroix and Chivas Regal have extended their exclusive partnership, unveiling Chivas 18 Year Old by Christian Lacroix. Following the success of the award-winning Chivas 12 Year Old Magnum by Christian Lacroix last year, the no.3 spirit in the travel retail sector and the French fashion house have produced yet another striking collaboration, with detail and style that could only result from the marriage of such celebrated luxury brands.