A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
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A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
Jaguar has officially dropped its agency, Accenture Song, following a disastrous rebrand that saw global vehicle sales nearly halved. In this Brand News episode, James Walker and Brian Hastings revisit Jaguar’s bold brand pivot and break down exactly what went wrong. We discuss: Why Jaguar’s rebrand campaign failed to connectThe downfall of data-driven strategy without creative clarityWhat brands should consider before pivoting away from heritageHow HBO Max reversed a similar misstepPredi...
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A throwback soda with a modern brain? We dive into a new brand launch tied to Ben Stiller and explore why it dodges the usual celebrity-brand traps. Instead of another tequila or gin, this play embraces classic soda cues—natural ingredients, low sugar, and a fully realized retro identity that looks like it fell out of a 1980s corner store ad. The result feels intentional rather than opportunistic, and it opens a lane that most celebrity ventures ignore. We break down the decisions that matte...
