Mazda refers to the greatest scientific and sporting achievements in its new marketing campaign, the first one over past 13 years. The “Game Changers” effort, which will be launched in May, draws parallels between the innovations in the car industry pioneered by Mazda and the remarkable achievements of American scientists and athletes who revolutionized their disciplines.
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SoBe, a Pepsico-owned brand, matches the multi-level tastes of its drinks with the impressive technique of creating three-dimensional paintings in its new campaign “SoBe 3D Worlds of Flavor” in the U.S. cities. The soft drinks brand collaborates with celebrated 3D street artist, Tracy Lee Stum, tapped to paint interactive 3D landscapes of the exotic destinations where SoBe drink ingredients come from. Each of the installations will be dedicated to one of the flavor, Yumberry Pomegranate, Blood Orange Mango, Strawberry Kiwi and Pacific Coconut, and various parts of the world.
Nestle USA is tapping into the educational healthy-diet movement with a new campaign “Balance Your Plate with Nestle,” that aims to provide Americans with simple tips and tools on how to cook tasty and balanced meals at home. The new project highlights the importance of using frozen prepared fruit and vegetable entrees and putting them in the “center of the plate” along with fresh components.
Mondelēz International is using the power of fresh talents and innovative ideas in the mobile area to boost the popularity of its much-loved confectionery brands. As part of its ongoing Mobile Futures program, the company is launching seven mobile pilots, developed earlier in collaborative duos of nine U.S. start-ups and the company’s brands, in order to drive consumer engagement on mobile platforms. The match-ups were created and activated in early 2013 during the first 90-day phase of the Mobile Futures program, which now enters the second 90-day incubating phase. The company is set to introduce two more new pilots in May.
Diet Coke has released a new commercial as part of its collaboration with Taylor Swift, who became the brand’s ambassador earlier this year. The new 33-second commercial premiered nationally during yesterday’s “American Idol” in the USA. The spot by Droga5 New York arrives one week after Coke’s major rival, Pepsi, unveiled its spot “Mirror” for Pepsi Max starring its global brand ambassador Beyoncé.
Heineken is preparing a series of activities for the Tribeca Film Festival (TFF) to provide the visitors and guests of the 12th annual festival with an enhanced cinematographic experience. The brand’s program for the festival, which is taking place April 17–28 in NYC, includes sessions, special events and after-parties and even prizes for filmmakers.