Planning to be different
The strategy and creative execution is knowingly derived from superheroes, myths and fantasy, the character of Shepton, god of cider, has become a beacon for the brand; an engaging frontman putting some fun back into the category and bringing some much needed originality in a market awash with generic positioning based on either festivals or artisanal craft. Mallets takes a resolutely braver approach.
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The art of Shepton
Hyper-real creative demands a command of digital painting. The Halo art team developed and executed all the post-production in house, staying intimately aligned with the production and design process every step of the way.
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“In a space where every cider brand wants to ‘own’ festivals, usually by showing actors dancing in a field at sunset, Halo have created a crazy, over-the-top cider god and we find ourselves headlining every bar at the greatest music event in the world; Glastonbury Festival.”
Marc Charles, Commercial & Marketing Director
Further reading
Without Shared Meaning There Is No Brand
Imagine for one minute – you are the owner of a business. You have created a product, but you know you need to be more than just a business selling a product.
The Genesis Of Desired Brands
In an interview with Sir Jonathan Ive, Apple’s former Chief Design Officer, he mentioned that Apple didn’t do consumer focus groups, market research, etc.
The Definition Of A Product Remains Elusive
We might argue as to the merits of the 4Ps of marketing, but do we even agree on what the Ps stand for?
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