Peloton & Aviation Gin: Alcoholism Takes Flight
I’d class myself as an enthusiast of both gin and cycling, though these two passions don’t often combine – unless we pass a great pub on a day ride. As a cycling purist, I am part of the crowd that has (rightly or wrongly) snubbed the stationary bike craze, led by Peloton, that’s still sweeping […]
What Low & No Means For Short & Strong
Recently this piece featured in Drinks International, you can read it below (obviously!) or here on the Drinks International site itself Low and no: How brands can adapt The changes the “low and no” market bring to the table are numerous as well as vast. The impact this is having on classic “shots” brands could […]
Booze Views: The verdict on Coca-Cola’s premium mixer play
Just look at the bottle though. And that label. It’s got the batch number on it. It’s got the stretchy, all-caps sans serif, orientation-at-right-angles thing going on with the type. So craft. So premium. I’ll take a moment out from being facetious and jumping straight on the damned-if-they-do bandwagon to say upfront that there’s a […]
Your Favourite Label 004 ~ Hamish Campbell, Seedlip
It’s January! I’m sure I don’t need to tell you that, you’re well aware what month we’re in. I’m sure you’re also well aware of this particular months growing trend… Starting the year “dry” is increasing in popularity each time it comes round. Not to mention the growth in low and no alcohol as a […]
Booze Views: Why this could be the winter of the gin toddy
Gin lovers might be holding out for summer’s last hurrah, but you can bet your sweet copa glass that alcohol marketers have their sights set firmly on what you’re going to be warming up with this winter. And I think conditions are set for the spectacular return of a Dickensian favourite. You don’t need to […]
Spirits Brands On Twitter
We’ve done lots of work with spirits brands. So recently we were discussing amongst the team at YesMore whether they are abandoning Twitter. Anecdotally we could feel this was a resounding ‘Yes’ but our inquisitiveness has lead us to strive for a little more concrete evidence than that. Over the past few weeks we’ve studied hundreds of […]
Label Design Trends To Have On Your Radar Right Now
The year I’m sure has already brought in the taste of a new gin, wine, whisky or beer for you right? Out of interest, what made you adventure away from the norm (besides a recommend) was it the label design? Yeah it was! It’s ok, our heads are turning too. While it’s easy to […]
Why putting your marketing budget towards throwing a kickass party makes great business sense.
I’ll be honest, we like to party. To be even more honest, we love throwing parties. From bouncy castle rooms to indoor fireworks, it’s sort of a hobby. So when our client Be At One wanted an event to launch their damn fine new cocktail menu, we had our pencils at the ready. First off, a […]
