Tag: Brand Republic

  • Top 10 weird Bond tie-ups that time forgot

    There’s lots of talk about the new Bond movie, Skyfall. I’m looking forward to watching it myself. Even Brand Republic/Marketing magazine are digging up interesting Bond stories. With so many brands cashing in on Skyfall’s release on 24 October, we handpicked our favourite wonky Bond tie-ups of the past 50 years via The top 10…

  • Heinz Meanz Plastic Bottles for Beanz

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    That’ll be for me then: Heinz is launching baked beans in a resealable plastic jar/bottle. Opened packs can be stored in the fridge for a few days. Marvellous. I fear the £3m through-the-line campaign, including TV advertising, is being paid for by the RRP of £1.79 for 1kg but market forces will prevail! Read more about this…

    Heinz Baked Beans - fridge pack, plastic jar
  • Brand Advocacy

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    I read a fine article in Marketing magazine about brand advocacy. “Marketing often gains a reputation for cherishing style over substance. Its detractors accuse it of shouting about product benefits, or, in the absence of these, a nebulous lifestyle positioning, regardless of the quality of the customer experience. “But in reality, plenty of brands over…

    Woman using megaphone-to-shout about brand advocacy