Brand

Guinness has suffered in decline in volumes and drop in value

Outlook is black as Guinness sales fall

By Robyn Black

Times look black for the ‘Black Stuff’, as sales of Guinness in UK pubs and bars have dropped by nearly 10% in volume and almost 5% in value over the past 12 months, according to CGA Strategy data.

Win a £5k makeover for your pub with Glidden Trade

Win a £5k makeover for your pub with Glidden Trade

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser has teamed up with Glidden Trade, one of the leading trade paint brands, for the third year running to give licensees the chance to win a £5,000 transformation for their pub.

A perfect serve may not benefit leading drinks brands

A perfect serve may not benefit leading drinks brands

By Noli Dinkovski

It’s interesting that Jägermeister and Red Bull, two of the greatest on-trade success stories of recent years, are both emphasising the importance of a perfect serve in their campaigns.

Minimum pricing signals brands war

Minimum pricing signals brands war

By Phil Tate

Talk of the introduction of minimum pricing in England and Wales continues to gain momentum, spurred on by the vocal support of David Cameron. Whether or not this comes to fruition, it is my view that alcohol will become more expensive in the off-trade.

WKD backed in Christmas run-up

WKD backed in Christmas run-up

By Jssica Harvey

WKD is set to be backed with TV, in-outlet and digital support to ramp up consumer demand for the brand in the lead-up to Christmas, while stockists will receive a range of trade deals and free PoS.

Pub-finder site’s cider call

Pub-finder site’s cider call

Pub-finder website Use Your Local has teamed up with O2 to encourage people into their nearest pub to try a Bulmers cider.

Pub operators launch winter menus

Pub operators launch winter menus

By Lesley Foottit

Pub operators are starting to launch their autumn and winter menus with new focuses from sharing snacks to hearty cold-weather food.

Spirit slashes staff turnover in half

Spirit slashes staff turnover in half

By Adam Pescod

Spirit, the managed operator of 800 pubs, has cut staff turnover by 50% as workers take increasing pride in working for a company with a strong brands portfolio, deputy chief executive Mike Tye told the UK Pub Retail Summit.

Carlsberg and Sky Sports in pub ad link-up

Carlsberg and Sky Sports in pub ad link-up

By Ewan Turney

Carlsberg has signed a major one-year advertising deal with Sky Sports, which will see pub specific ads calling for people to reward themselves for hard work with a pint while watching some sport.

Welcome to the new Publican’s Morning Advertiser website

Welcome to the new Publican’s Morning Advertiser website

By Ewan Turney

The Publican’s Morning Advertiser, the one-stop shop for all news and information on the UK’s pub sector, today unveils its new website, making it even easier for readers in the pub and brewing sectors to stay ahead of the game.

New two-part dispense system for Foster’s

Exclusive

New two-part dispense system for Foster’s

By Noli Dinkovski

Heineken UK is to roll out a new two-part dispense system that will make it easier for barstaff to pour the “perfect pint” of Foster’s, the Publican’s Morning Advertiser can exclusively reveal.

Greene King: New branding unveiled

Greene King unveils new branding

By John Harrington, M&C Report

Greene King, the Suffolk-based brewer and pub operator, has revealed new company branding that is to be rolled out across the business. A new logo...

Beer: it's a woman's world

Molson Coors beer set to woo women

By Robyn Black

A new range of beers aimed at women will hit shelves this autumn in the first launch from the BitterSweet Partnership, the female-focused arm of...

Fosters: new fonts for summer

Foster's unveils new fonts for summer

By Robyn Black

Foster's lager stockists will be getting new fonts from this summer as brand owner Heineken rolls out the brand's new look to pubs and bars. The new...

Opal Nera: new bottle for Halloween

Brands eye Halloween

By Sonya Hook

"Dark and edgy" drink Opal Nera is boosting its links with Halloween by bringing out a limited-edition bottle. The skeleton-themed bottle has been...

Disaronno gets TV push

Disaronno gets TV push

By Jessica Harvey Jessica

The Disaronno liqueur brand has received a doubled marketing investment, including a heavyweight TV campaign in the run up to Christmas Disaronno...

Mackey: left Global Brands

Mackey leaves Global Brands

By The PMA Team

Global Brands managing director Derek Mackey has left the company, the Morning Advertiser has learnt. Mackey took over as managing director at the...

Inspirit: now part of Global Brands

Global Brands acquires Inspirit Brands

By Robyn Lewis

VK producer Global Brands has acquired Inspirit Brands as it looks to move into the premium end of the market. "The premium market is still a...

Bulmers Summer Blend

Bulmers launches Summer Blend

By Robyn Lewis

A new pear and apple cider under the Bulmers brand marks the start of a "major investment and innovation programme" for the range, the Morning...

M&B: brave new strategy

Lovering's brave new vision for M&B

By The PMA Team

Managed company Mitchells & Butlers unveiled a new business strategy last week. The PMA Team looks at the plan. Welcome to the brave new world...

Karaoke: people love to sing

Lucky Voice plots pub karaoke roll-out

By Gemma McKenna

Karaoke specialists Lucky Voice are licensing their equipment for use in pubs — so far they have had interest from several pubcos. Lucky Voice,...

Halewood: adding four new products to range

Tequila and sambuca to join Halewood

By Robyn Lewis

A tequila and a sambuca are among four brands joining Halewood's drink portfolio. Don Cruzado Tequila is a full-bodied Mexican tequila made from...

McEwan's: launching new font

McEwan's launches new on-trade font

By Lesley Foottit

McEwan's has launched a new on-trade font for its four ales — Export, 60/-, 70/- and 80/- — as part of a £1m investment in the brand.

Budweiser: 27% rise in brand value

European beers fall on brand list

By Gemma McKenna

European beers have suffered as their American, Mexican and Australian rivals have increased their "brand value", according to a survey of the...

Vodkat: name will stay

ICB to continue to use Vodkat name

By Sonya Hook

InterContinental Brands can continue to use the name Vodkat, despite losing a legal battle with Diageo last month over the brand name.

Litherland: been busy in the extreme

New Diageo boss: when less is more

By Robyn Lewis

Simon Litherland, the newly-appointed managing director of Diageo GB, talks to Robyn Lewis about developing his flagship UK drinks company.

Spier: on-trade focus

Spier to focus on on-trade only

By Robyn Lewis

South African wine producer Spier is withdrawing its same-name brand from UK supermarkets next year in a bid to grow sales in pubs, bars and...

Music to their Beers

Music to their Beers

By Caroline Nodder

"I've got two words for you," exclaims the burly Scottish roadie type who has just burst through the big wooden double doors into the dimly lit stone...