Leading flavoured milk brand Yazoo has returned to TV screens after nearly 10 years.
The FrieslandCampina-owned brand has signed a £2million broadcast sponsorship deal with new spin-off series Young Sheldon.
The advert, featuring the tasty drink in several different consumption occasions, will air at the beginning of each show on E4, throughout the day on repeats and online through Channel 4 online.
Tapping into the show’s 16-35-year-old audience, Yazoo is targeting young impulse buyers through the campaign, which runs until the end of August.
With television viewing levels higher than at Christmas time, and Channel 4 reporting its audience has ‘doubled’ in recent weeks, the brand said retailers can expect an uplift in sales.
Gabriella Sudall, brand manager at Yazoo, said: “We’re really excited about having Yazoo back on TV. We wanted to make sure our first venture back on screens would be as impactful as possible, so joining forces with Young Sheldon made total sense for us because their viewers are our key demographic.
“The new partnership allows us to reach one of our primary audiences in an authentic way that feels true to our brand, that way we’re keeping Yazoo front of mind with shoppers and being really visible to consumers we know engage with us the most.”
The six-month partnership will also see Yazoo sponsor reruns of E4’s original show The Big Bang Theory on linear TV and All4.
Global snacks giant pladis has been granted a new Royal Warrant of Appointment to His Majesty the King, for use in connection with their McVitie’s and Jacob’s biscuits and snacks.
“We’re delighted, especially as our UK brands have a long history of being granted Royal Warrants, since as far back as 1841,” the company said.
“Our royal connections have been a great source of pride to our brands over the years, from the creation of a grand wedding cake for the Duke of York and Princess Mary, to a chocolate biscuit cake for the wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton in 2011 and the gift of a cake for the King’s Coronation.”
Sharwood’s, a leading brand in the Indian cooking sauces market, is expanding and modernising beyond traditional curry sauces with its latest launch: the Street Food Sizzler range.
Designed to bring the vibrant flavours of modern Indian street food to homes across the UK, the latest range includes meal kits, sizzle sauces, and roti wraps.
Indian food is one of the most popular cuisines in the UK, yet 22 per cent of consumers only opt for Indian meals during the weekend [Kantar, 52w/e 07.07.24]. The Street Food Sizzler range aims to shift consumer perceptions of Indian meals. Offering a fresh and versatile approach to Indian cuisine, the convenient, on-trend products can also be enjoyed at lunch or as snacks, broadening occasions throughout the week and time of day.
The new Street Food Sizzler range includes meals kits, sauces, and roti wraps, providing everything consumers need to easily create flavourful, modern Indian dishes. The meal kits are available in Masala Tikka Sizzler, Shashlik Tikka Sizzler, Spicy Tikka Sizzler, Tandoori Tikka Sizzler flavours and include a seasoning sachet, a sizzler sauce, and a mango chutney drizzle which can be added to vegetables or a protein of choice.
The range also includes Sizzler Sauce accompaniments and deliciously soft roti wraps which shoppers can buy alongside the meal kits to enjoy at home.
“We know consumers want to recreate the street food meals they’re eating when out and about, but currently there is little choice on shelf beyond more traditional options. Our new range offers consumers a modern and versatile way to enjoy Indian food – packed with punchy flavours and with a more concentrated finish than a traditional curry, shoppers can now enjoy light and vibrant meals inspired by Indian street food,” Andrey Sokirkin, global marketing director of cooking sauces at Premier Foods, commented.
“Our new Sharwood’s Street Food Sizzler range will help to unlock new occasions so that retailers can make the most of this untapped opportunity. From wraps to sandwiches or even as standalone snacks, this new range is set to help retailers offer consumers popular Indian flavours in a brand-new way.”
Kellogg’s has revealed a bold new visual identity for its cereal portfolio, to build on its legacy of 117 years at the breakfast table and to spur a new growth era for its iconic cereal brands.
Cornelius the Cockerel, Kellogg’s beloved mascot since 1958, has been reimagined in a new integrated marketing campaign, See You in the Morning, which celebrates Kellogg’s legacy of being the ‘OG of breakfast’. The new 3D Cornelius will now feature across more of Kellogg’s iconic cereals as part of a 360° full-funnel campaign for the Masterbrand. It will be supported by a £12 million investment in the UK across TV, digital, social, OOH, retail and instore.
The integrated campaign debuted in the UK online with a 60 second film on 16 December and on TV from 23 December, rolling out across the UK in January 2025 and across Europe from February 2025.
The heart of See You in the Morning is the all-new Cornelius the Cockerel, who has never before been brought to life as a fully developed character. Brimming with personality, 3D Cornelius has been concepted and developed with cutting-edge animation by Framestore – the multi–Academy Award-winning studio behind major global hits like Paddington and Harry Potter.
The film opens with Cornelius strutting confidently through the city streets, with effortless swagger, catching the attention of passersby. The vibrant scene is set to iconic hip hop soundtrack – Jurassic 5’s Jayou – marking the first time the track has ever been used in an advertising spot.
See You in the Morning was shaped by Kellogg’s largest ethnographic study across Europe, including the UK. The research uncovered the truth about mornings, that everyone needs ‘you do you’ time when they wake up and if they don’t get that, they start their day compromised. That insight linked to the fact that Kellogg’s, as the OG, has been waking up the world since 1906, so it simply ‘gets’ mornings and understands that everyone needs to do mornings to suit them.
The launch of social films from January, focussing on You Do You moments, will see Cornelius appear in various morning scenarios, engaging with different breakfast routines from kids rushing to school, to couples sharing quiet moments. The social-first approach invites people to share their own personal morning rituals, further driving engagement and creating a community around the brand.
Set to reach 150 million people across Europe through TV, digital, social and OOH, the campaign will tap into evolving viewing habits through a progressive AV approach and ensure messaging is highly relevant to consumers through advanced use of data and targeting. A high-impact wave of OOH advertising will also appear on billboards across Europe. The creative features Cornelius alongside the message, “The OG,” in Kellogg’s distinctive typography.
In retail, commerce activations across Europe will bring Cornelius and the new brand world to life, establishing Kellogg’s as the original and the best breakfast cereal for everyone’s morning routine, and encouraging shoppers to interact with the brand while purchasing.
See You in the Morning is the beginning of a bold move from Kellogg’s, in which its portfolio of cereal brands, which include Cornflakes, Coco Pops, and Rice Krispies will be advertised under the masterbrand and newly-created visual identity. The masterbrand strategy has been designed to recapture Kellogg’s category leadership, reclaiming its crown position on the shelf and in minds.
“Breakfast is deeply personal, and with See You in the Morning, we’re celebrating the unique ways everyone approaches mornings,” Jenn Carkner, VP, Kellogg’s Cereal, said.
“This campaign brings Kellogg’s iconic status to life in bold and modern ways, ensuring we remain a trusted and loved part of the breakfast table.”
SPAR shoppers can win big this New Year with four £10,000 grand prizes up for grabs through the latest customer campaign Frozen Fortune.
Launching on 2 January, SPAR shoppers across England, Scotland and Wales can Tap, Spin and Win from a pool of over 400,000 instant rewards on big brand products.
Free to play, Frozen Fortune offers a daily Ice Breaker game where players tap the ice until it cracks, revealing if they are a winner.
After playing the Ice Breaker game three times, players unlock the Fortune Maker game, where they can spin a wheel to win a guaranteed reward.
Winning customers will receive a text with a link to a digital voucher, which they can redeem at any of the 1,300 participating SPAR stores across Britain.
In addition, one £200 holiday voucher will be given away every day during the 49-day promotion.
All SPAR customers need to do to participate is visit frozenfortune.co.uk, submit their details and start playing. The campaign runs until 19 February 2025.
All four SPAR RDCs in Great Britain – CJ Lang & Son Ltd (Scotland), A. F. Blakemore & Son Ltd (South East, Midlands, and Wales), Appleby Westward (South West England), and James Hall & Co. Ltd (North of England) – are collaborating on the campaign. Each will award one £10,000 grand prize winner.
James Hall & Co. Ltd will manage the campaign nationwide, building on the success of previous popular customer promotions such as Win With Every Goal and £10K To Getaway.
On behalf of SPAR, Philippa Harrington, marketing manager at James Hall & Co. Ltd, said: “SPAR is excited to launch our latest customer campaign Frozen Fortune and reward four lucky shoppers across Great Britain with £10,000 of ice-cold cash each to start 2025 in style.
“In recent years, gamification has proven to be an excellent way to engage our SPAR customer base. The combination of the game’s concept, interface and usability, along with incredible instant rewards, has generated enthusiasm among SPAR shoppers.
“Frozen Fortune builds on this success, offering a promotion we believe SPAR shoppers will love. It provides a little something extra at the beginning of the new year especially when budgets are tighter, and people are seeking an uplifting experience.
“As with previous gamification promotions, we have had fantastic support from our valued suppliers. We are extremely grateful for their backing of SPAR Frozen Fortune and for once again understanding the vision and value of the campaign.”
Like previous campaigns, the technology behind the SPAR Frozen Fortune game was developed in partnership with Abraxas Marketing.
Chinese vape firm Vozol has announced the launch of two new open-system products in the UK and European markets in December.
Ace Max is specially crafted for those who seek top-tier quality and a premium vaping experience. Made from high-quality zinc alloy, similar to the materials used in Louis Vuitton accessories, it seamlessly combines durability with luxury.
Featuring the world's first and largest touchscreen, at 1.47 inches, consumers can enjoy effortless operation without the hassle of physical buttons or complicated menus.
The product offers three interactive thematic modes to choose from.
The Classic Space Launch theme is designed for adventurers; the Racing Speed Mode is tailored for thrill-seekers; and the Barbie Pink Heart Launch theme, adorned with playful heart motifs and eye-catching effects, is perfect for those who appreciate aesthetics.
Ace Go is the ideal choice for savvy vapers seeking high quality without overspending.
Constructed from lightweight aluminium alloy—widely used in aeroplane wings—this product is designed for easy portability, making it perfect for travel and sports. Its unique triangular screen allows users to stand out in a sea of conventional rectangular displays.