Following the example of many alcohol brands, which collaborate with music bands or artists—Jack Daniel’s and Jim Beam to name just a few, Diageo’s whiskey brand Bushmills launches a website featuring visual collaborations electro-funk duo Chromeo and other artists such as Bon Iver and Foy Vance. Their tracks can be heard on the new website, which was created and launched by Pulse Group to strengthen the Irish whiskey brand positioning and make it more appealing to a younger generation of drinkers.

Jim Beam is helping Australians unleash their animal nature—the bourbon brand has launched a Tarzan-inspired bizarre campaign dubbed ‘It’s Time,’ which is rolling out across a number of platforms including TV, cinema, print, online and ambient point of sale. Developed by Sydney-based agency The Works, the new $5m advertising effort is revolving around the idea that the time has come to get together with friends for a glass of fine bourbon. And here, old, primeval methods of summoning mates beat modern approaches like mobile phone calls, texting or writing an e-mail.

International branding and packaging consultants CARTILS developed the strategic positioning, branding, new bottle shape, and mono carton for Pernod Ricard’s new Royal Stag Barrel Select. Royal Stag, the largest brand by volume for Pernod Ricard globally, is also the valuable spirits brand in India considering net sales and profit. To consolidate the brand’s position and enhance brand power in the country, the alcohol giant introduced Royal Stag Barrel Select, locally produced premium edition of the whisky between the deluxe and premium segments on Indian market.