Tom Carroll, President & CEO, TBWA Worldwide Nov 13, 2009
After all, hes the super-cool boss of one of the most respected advertising networks in the world, known for outstanding campaigns such as those for Absolut Vodka and Apple. In an interview with ET Bureau, the 54-year-old Carroll talks about building a dream team of top adthletes to compete for advertising glory on Indian soil. (India Times)
The Comeback of Freshjive (3083) Nov 7, 2009
Arellano of Graphite, who consulted with Klotz on the no-logo concept, pointed out that Absolut Vodka is currently testing label-free bottles. Its not something that necessarily hasnt been done, he said, the subversive branding and pushback of labeling. (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Angry Keating demands changes to privacy laws Nov 2, 2009
Ms Keating was attending a PUBLIC FUNCTION (Absolut Vodka Halloween Party) in a PUBLIC PLACE (State Theatre), to which the media & gossip columnists had been invited ... But no i do aggree with jarrod from horsham, this was a public event sponsered by Absolut Vodka who would have sent the word out to the Media gourps to drum up publicity for the event and for them selfs, it's a celeb afair when a party is hosted by a Global company. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Absolut Vodka Institutes the Absolut Art Award Oct 30, 2009
STOCKHOLM, Oct. 30 /CNW/ - Through its frequent collaborations with cutting-edge artists, designers and photographers, ABSOLUT VODKA is a proud supporter of the arts ... Her artistry involves investigative narratives which reason with both our subconscious and our quest for good storytelling," says Daniel Birnbaum, head of the Absolut Art Award jury. Keren Cytter, born 1977 in Israel, now lives in Berlin. Her work has brought a lot of critical acclaim when shown at galleries and museums around... (Canada Newswire)
Madison County police blotter Sep 23, 2009
The driver was unresponsive, and Free spotted a bottle of Absolut vodka between his legs. Free called for an ambulance and put the pickup's transmission into park. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Sweet suites of Vegas: Big, pricey and audacious Sep 17, 2009
1:26 p.m. Wednesday, September 16, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
The Most Expensive Hotel Rooms in Las Vegas Sep 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 15, 2009. A 10,000-square-foot suite that includes a basketball halfcourt rents for $25,000 a night at Palms Casino Resort. (Fox News)
Pop Tarts: Kanye West Told to Leave VMAs Sep 15, 2009
Kanye West Told to Leave VMAs After Upsetting Taylor Swift. Monday, September 14, 2009. (Fox News)
Turning Stone liquor deal very lucrative Sep 6, 2009
For example, a 1-liter wholesale bottle of Absolut vodka would cost about $24. That same bottle would make about 25 drinks, said Scott Lichorowic, owner of Hart s Hill Inn in Whitesboro. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Pernod Ricard Net Profit up 12.5 Percent for Year Sep 3, 2009
Pernod Ricard bought Sweden's Vin t, the maker of Absolut vodka, for euro5. 3 billion in debt last year. (ABC News -- Business)
Absolut boosts profits at Pernod Sep 3, 2009
5% rise in annual profits, largely thanks to its acquisition of Vin & Spirit, the maker of Absolut vodka. Net profits came in at 945m euros ($1. (BBC News -- Europe)
Israeli officials press Sweden on journalist's organ theft story Aug 25, 2009
The petition also asks Israelis to avoid buying other Swedish products, such as those made by Volvo, Absolut Vodka, and the fashion chain H&M.. Meanwhile, on Sunday Aftonbladet published a second article accusing the Israeli army of harvesting Palestinian organs. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
The Buzz About Th00004000e Buzz Aug 17, 2009
Word has it that the Palins and the Johnstons aren't on the best of terms, so we'll let the reader handicap her assertion that "Sarah and Todd are fighting all the time." A sidebar about an alleged July 22 "booze and pot party" attended by 15-year-old Willow alleges she was drinking from a "huge bottle of Absolut vodka." But there's no "proof" in the pix. Newsweek proffers 25 "unexpected truths" in a cover piece. (New York Post -- Business)
Coca-Cola Amatil's Profit Rises 10% as Hot Summer Stokes Demand For Sodas Aug 13, 2009
Davis teamed with to distribute the London-based brewers beers in Australia as well as spirit brands such as Jim Beam bourbon and Absolut vodka. Tokyo-based Asahi, Japans top-selling beermaker, agreed to buy s Australian Schweppes unit in December for A$1. (Bloomberg -- Australia & New Zealand)
All reported normal before woman's fatal wrong-way drive Aug 13, 2009
75-liter bottle of Absolut vodka was discovered in the wreckage. There were no signs, Scott recalled this week, of drinking, drugs or problems that could explain what happened that Sunday, after Schuler wheeled a Ford minivan out of the campground with her two children and three nieces, none older than 8. (USA Today -- News)
Alcoholics are oftenexpert at hiding habit Aug 8, 2009
Despite the broken bottle of Absolut vodka found in Schulers car, and the devastating autopsy report a blood alcohol level more than twice the legal limit, and high levels of the key ingredient in marijuana in her system experts interviewed for this story were careful to note that her husband may be right: She may not have been addicted to alcohol. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)
Wrong-Way Driver Was Drunk, High Before Fatal Taconic Crash Aug 6, 2009
75-liter bottle of Absolut Vodka underneath her minivan seat. According to blood tests, Schuler's THC levels indicated that she had smoke marijuana about 15 minutes to an hour before the fatal crash. (FOX61, CT)
N.Y. wrong-way crash driver was drunk, high, police say Aug 5, 2009
75-liter bottle of Absolut vodka was found in the wrecked minivan, Carey said. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
POLICE: WRONG-WAY DRIVER WAS 'DRUNK' AND 'HIGH'; 8 DEAD... Aug 5, 2009
A bottle of Absolut vodka was recovered from Schuler's car, police said. Investigators said Schuler drank the equivalent of 10 drinks of vodka, although State police was not sure what time she began drinking. (The Drudge Report)
Prosecutor: Wrong-way driver drunk Aug 5, 2009
75-liter bottle of Absolut vodka was found in her wrecked minivan, police said. The revelations from the 36-year-old Long Island woman's autopsy helped explain how the woman her family called "an accomplished working mother who always put her children before any other priorities" wound up driving the wrong way for nearly two miles on a suburban parkway before slamming into the SUV.. (Albany Times Union)
Buffett Loses to Desmarais as Power Beats Berkshire With a 15-Year Return Jul 31, 2009
GBL, which is publicly traded in Belgium, holds the groups stock in Lafarge, Suez, Total and , a French spirits maker with brands such as Absolut vodka. Pargesa and GBL together hold a majority of , a Paris-based mineral processor. (Bloomberg -- Canada)
ABSOLUT VODKA Launches Mobile Drink Application for iPhone and Google Android Jul 16, 2009
STOCKHOLM, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- ABSOLUT VODKA has launched Drinkspiration by ABSOLUT, a sophisticated drink application combining the latest mobile technology with GPS, Twitter and Facebook ... - For 30 years ABSOLUT VODKA has been at the edge of creativity, and the brand has a genuine enthusiasm for new technologies. (PR Newswire)
Switch to cheaper hooch pressures top-end brands Jul 1, 2009
The cost of a fifth of Absolut vodka will drop from $21. 95 to $19. (News & Observer)
Watch 'em Fail Jun 30, 2009
Instead of having a good time inside during the Absolut Vodka party, Hilton "stayed outside, hysterically laughing every 00004000 time someone wasn't let in. She was loving it." Finally, the tipster told us, Katzenberg "dragged Nicky inside" where she partied until 1 a.m.. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Fortune buys Effen Vodka Jun 24, 2009
The move comes after Pernod Ricard took full control over distributing brands including Absolut Vodka last fall, putting an end to a pact that included Fortune. Effen has annual net sales of about $10 million with distribution concentrated in Chicago, Southern California and parts of Florida. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Tampa-Based Rock Powerhouse 16 Second Stare Teams up with Award-Winning Director Justin "Murray Mile" Murray for the Music Video to Hit Single, 'Red Carpet Material' Jun 18, 2009
A Buffalo, NY native, Murray has worked on commercials for Papa Johns Pizza and Absolut Vodka as well as the music video Spaceship for the Orlando based band Treal, which received over a million views in 24 hours on. Murray is also working on his film directing debut project, Fox Hunt. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
"The Hangover" Jun 5, 2009
But Galifianakis -- whose mischievously oblique humor, including the strange online ads he's done for Absolut vodka, have made him a sort-of sensation -- is the trampoline against which nearly every joke bounces. His Alan is surly, temperamental, but also at times incredibly innocent, a wooly naif in a sloppy T-shirt. (Salon)
Multichannel Newswire Jun 3, 2009
IFC and Sundance Channel have poured a sponsorship deal with Absolut Vodka to be the exclusive sponsor of the networks' 'Gay Pride' month programming. Ad:MCN_2006_Q4_pos4# Grab Networks, the Internet-video management and distribution company formed by Anystream's acquisition of Voxant in September 2008, announced it had closed a $12 million round of debt and equity funding from its existing investors. (Multichannel News)
Pernod, Virgin Bonds Lead Europe's Biggest Junk Bond Sales in Two Years May 31, 2009
the maker of Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky, sold 800 million euros of bonds due January 2015. The notes were priced to yield 400 basis points more than the benchmark mid- swap rate according to Bloomberg data. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Pernod Ricard hit by fears over recovery May 28, 2009
Shares in Pernod Ricard which owns Absolut vodka fell 1. 7 per cent to 44. (FT.com -- Markets)
The Palazzo Unveils AZURE: The Exclusive Daytime Luxury Pool Experience May 19, 2009
Adding to the fine line-up of amenities, AZURE will present ABSOLUT Vodka Saturdays, exclusive daytime pool events consisting of stylish entertainment, beautiful models, celebrity guests, acoustic performances, live DJ's and ABSOLUT Vodka signature cocktails, such as the Spiked Bellini. High-style fashion shows featuring apparel and accessories from the likes of Barneys New York, Diane von Furstenberg, Tory Burch and other luxury retailers of The Shoppes at The Palazzo will take place twice a... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
'Hollywood, Beverly Hills & Other Perversities' Photography Exhibit to Debut at Mumm Napa May 16 May 12, 2009
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LIVE to Perform at The Pools at The Palazzo on June 11 May 8, 2009
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Pernod Ricard sales fall Apr 15, 2009
That target does not include the results from Sweden's Vin & Spirits, the maker of Absolut vodka, which Pernod Ricard acquired last year. On Wednesday, the company confirmed its forecast of growth of at least 10 per cent in recurring net profit which includes Absolut's results since July 23, 2008 in the year ending June 30 to more than 1-billion. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Pernod Ricard to Raise $1.33 Billion in Share Offer After Sales Decline 2% Apr 15, 2009
Sales excluding currency swings and last years acquisition of the Swedish maker of Absolut vodka fell 12 percent, Pernod said. The 5. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Pernod Ricard's 3rd quarter sales fall, EU Apr 15, 2009
Pernod took on added debt when it bought Sweden's Vin & Spirits, the maker of Absolut vodka, for. 5. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Burger King ad angers ambassador Apr 15, 2009
Last year, Sweden's Absolut vodka angered many U.S. citizens with a publicity campaign in Mexico that idealized an early 19th century map showing chunks of the United States as part of Mexico. The campaign was later dropped. (Yahoo News)
France's Pernod sells Wild Turkey Apr 9, 2009
Pernod, which owns Havana Club rum and Jacob's Creek wine, took on debt when it bought Absolut vodka last year. The sale of Wild Turkey is part of a planned sale of some of its brands to meet the European Commission's competition regulations. (BBC News -- Business)
Need to know: ArcelorMittal outpu... Apr 9, 2009
63 billion purchase of Absolut vodka. Anheuser-Busch InBev: The world s biggest brewer is reportedly in talks to sell Pivovary Staropramen, its Czech unit, to Heineken for between $250 million and $300 million as it seeks to repay debt related to its $52 billion acquisition of Anheuser-Busch. (New York Post -- Business)
Pernod Ricard to cut debt, sell Wild Turkey Apr 8, 2009
Pernod took on added debt when it bought Sweden's Vin ts, the maker of Absolut vodka, for $9. 24 billion. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
More reality TV coming to you, on a cheaper budget Apr 8, 2009
Paris Hilton and a camera crew behind her wait for shooting to commence on the set of the reality show "Paris Hilton's My New BFF," in Beverly Hills, Calif. Monday, (Chris Pizzello / AP). (Albany Times Union)
Reality TV Is Frugality TV Apr 8, 2009
For instance, unlike the cool $1 million available to the last contestant of CBS's "Survivor," the top queen of "RuPaul's Drag Race," which just finished on Viacom's Logo network, received a magazine photo spread, a role in two ad campaigns and $20,000 - "courtesy of Absolut Vodka and MAC Cosmetics.". "There's just less money around," said Michael Hirschorn, co-executive producer of the Paris Hilton show, as he sat outside its sun-drenched set in a modernistic building overlooking the San... (CBS News)
Recession means even cheaper reality shows Apr 8, 2009
For instance, unlike the cool $1 million available to the last contestant of CBSs Survivor, the top queen of RuPauls Drag Race, which just finished on Viacoms Logo network, received a magazine photo spread, a role in two ad campaigns and $20,000 courtesy of Absolut Vodka and MAC Cosmetics. . (MSNBC -- News)
Entrepreneurial spirit revives a tradition Mar 28, 2009
As with beer from microbreweries, the craft and local flair comes at a price: At about $30 a bottle, Berkshires spirits are often more expensive than mass-produced brands such as Absolut vodka, which sells for about $20 a bottle. It's also unclear how expensive trendy microdistilled spirits will fare in a recession economy when many consumers are looking to scale back on discretionary purchases such as fine wine and high-end foods. (Boston Globe)
Jim Beam serves up new CEO Mar 17, 2009
The spirits business was outbid last year in its effort to buy Absolut vodka, resulting in the loss of its rights to distribute the brand in the United States. That forced Fortune to build its own separate sales force last year. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Advertising: A Web awash in vodka ads, promoting moderation Mar 9, 2009
"Don't want to go overboard? Check out tips and tools from Absolut vodka to help you drink responsibly.". The idea is to find "new methods to talk to our consumers in a relevant way," said Tim Murphy, vice president for marketing at Absolut vodka at Pernod Ricard USA in New York. (International Herald Tribune)
Retired UNI prof writes intimate portrait of lifelong friend Vonnegut Mar 8, 2009
Her home is filled with Vonnegut's "colorful doodles," self-portraits and graphic art, his gifts to her, often inscribed for "dear Loree." Among Rackstraw's favorites is "Mondrian Socks," geometrically patterned socks drawn with a black felt tip pen with splotches of color; an "Absolut Vodka" advertisement with hands making a cat's cradle, an allusion to "Cat's Cradle"; and a piece he created for her retirement from UNI in 1996. She will donate the letters and artwork to the University of Iowa. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
American Men Selected Their Favorite Film Heroes From the Past 25 Years Feb 21, 2009
Source: LMG for Chivas. In Honor of its 25 Year Old Scotch Whisky, Chivas Regal Asks Men to Rank the Top Heroes from Academy Award-nominated Films From the Past 25 Years. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Pierre Pringuet, boss of Pernod R... Feb 16, 2009
63billion acquisition of Vin & Sprit, the state-controlled Swedish owner of Absolut vodka, last year. The price was seen as high at the time and looks even steeper given the subsequent economic downturn, but the Pernod Ricard boss insists that the strategic rationale remains intact while the company is benefiting from the fall in interest rates on the additional debt taken out to fund the deal. (New York Post -- Business)
Need to know: PepsiCo loses fizz... Feb 14, 2009
Pernod Ricard: The Absolut Vodka and Jameson Whiskey group stuck to its goal of boosting recurring net profit to more than 1 billion (896 million) in fiscal 2008-09 as recession-hit consumers continue to spend money on wine and spirits. The French company said that net profit rose to 615 million in its fiscal first half, from $588 million a year earlier. (New York Post -- Business)
European brewers set to see pain of slowdown Feb 14, 2009
Johnnie Walker whisky and Smirnoff vodka group Diageo reported that underlying sales slowed from 6 percent in its July-Sept quarter to nearly flat in Oct-Dec, while the Absolut vodka and Chivas Regal whisky company Pernod showed growth of 7 percent and then 3 percent for the same two quarters. For the world's third-largest brewer Heineken, ranking behind Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller , analysts expect it to meet its 2008 target of seeing at least a mid-single digit percentage rise in... (International Herald Tribune)
Wine and spirits firm bucks trend Feb 14, 2009
Shares in Pernod, whose brands include Jacob's Creek wine and Absolut vodka, were up 6% in early trade. "Although visibility is limited for the second half of the year, we anticipate that the wine and spirits sector will on the whole continue to show excellent resilience," Pernod said. (BBC News -- Europe)
ABSOLUT 'Hugs' Spot Debuts During Grammy Awards Feb 10, 2009
"This 30-second spot is more than a broadcast advertising milestone," said Ian Crystal, Brand Director of ABSOLUT VODKA at Pernod Ricard USA, "as it comes at a time when many of our competitors have pulled back on their advertising investment. We want to send a message that we are committed to our consumers and to the long-term future of ABSOLUT. And we wanted to make sure we took our brand's message of 'In An ABSOLUT World' to our key consumer in a way that resonated with them -- the message,... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
What's the deal with duty-free? Feb 7, 2009
For example, a one-liter bottle of Absolut vodka has a typical non-duty-free price of about $30 at retail U.S. shops. But travelers can buy it for just $15 (11) at duty free shops at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports. (MSNBC -- Travel)
