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We’re so pleased to introduce our latest recruit, PR Account Manager Holly ✨ With over five years of experience in B2B communications, Holly is passionate about food & drink and brings oodles of enthusiasm and insight to her clients 🍸🍪🥤

Last week we got to experience a taste of La Dolce Vita with an incredible trip to Rome to celebrate 500 Years of @disaronno_official Originale 🍹 We hosted guests from @spiritsbusiness @classbarmag @cluboenologique as well as talented content creators @tamsinamy @iamadamcrocker @carlthompson and experienced the best of Rome; beautiful food, the coolest bars and a unique tour of the city 🚙 Articles and stunning content to follow in the next week or so 📸 #disaronno500years #drinks

Dancing shoes at the ready 💃🏻🕺 We’re heading to the GroceryAid Barcode Festival next Thursday and can’t wait to check out all the brand activations and catch up with our industry pals! Who else is going? Let’s grab a bevvy 🍺🥤

Earlier this week we got to bring together two of our clients @perfettivanmelle_ & @weetabixofficial to join us for a panel discussion ‘Embracing Parenthood in the Workplace’ hosted by the wonderful @zoehardman and @georgiadaytonpr from @mbm_careers and @madebymammas . Truly an issue we feel passionate about here at Mercieca too, the panel spoke eloquently about the challenges motherhood poses and some of the fantastic policies brands have in place to support parents. A huge thanks to all of our panelists, Irene Roper-Spring of @black_working_mothers and Leadership Coach @emmakangis for taking part and making this such a successful morning. 📸 @zoegriffinphoto

Check out our latest case study to get the low down on how we created some extra sizzle for a Pringles convenience store exclusive! 🔥 (link in bio)

A day well spent! 🍹🍸 We recently hosted another @monin_uk Drink Trends Showcase at The Fable by @drakeandmorgan, with key customers, trade and consumer press in attendance. From nostalgia to adventurous behaviour, fusions to functional benefits, the latest MONIN report looks ahead at the predicted trends for Autumn/Winter across the cocktail, coffee, matcha and no & low spaces. Guests were able to try MONIN’s trending recipes, including playful drinks like a ‘Tuck Shop Margarita’, as well as hearing first-hand from MONIN’s team of leading beverage experts🍸 If you’d like to know more about the latest MONIN trends report, get in touch with our team - [email protected] ☕️ 📷 by @socialimbibe

Little BTS of our most stunning pink wonderland for a ‘certain’ brand & celebrity (watch this space for the big reveal) 💕🩷🦩🧞‍♀️🎀 big ups to the production team for bringing our vision to life via a set built from scratch! #BTS #shootlife📷

How Brands can Effectively Target the £6 Trillion Grey Pound Opportunity?

In our Soft Drinks & Mixers Focus, we explore the evolution of the category with the help of industry experts!✨ Once considered mere accompaniments to alcoholic drinks, soft drinks and mixers have now carved out their own space in the spotlight, with increasing demand from health-conscious consumers, and those seeking alcohol-free options👏🏼 In the feature we share the perfect serve to elevate your mixer offerings…👀 PURE By @monin_uk Spritz – A twist on the classic Aperol Spritz, made with PURE by MONIN, the low-calorie, low-sugar concentrate mixer🍸 Ingredients: 🥭15ml PURE by MONIN concentrate in either Mango Passion, Peach Apricot or Lemon Lime 🥃50ml White Vermouth 🍾100ml Prosecco 🧊50ml Soda Water Read the full feature on pages 28-32 in our April issue! #softdrinks #mixers #noandlow #cocktailrecipe #hospitality #bartender #mixologist

We’re kicking off the week by celebrating not one but TWO well-deserved team promotions. @rachelvfarrell to Senior Account Manager and @elliemaesylvester to Junior Account Manager 🎉 Over the past year, both Rachel & Ellie have continuously impressed the team and clients alike with their exceptional service and an abundance of quality coverage 📰 Cheers to our fabulous team 🥂

Calling all #retailers, we’re super excited to launch this fantastic free prize draw for @cheezit_uki This could be your chance to win £10,000 in cash! All you have to do is order your POS bundle from Vantage, pop it up in your store, take a pic and upload it to www.10k-giveaway.co.uk Good luck! *Visit www.stockitcheezit.com/terms for full T&Cs

As the sun is shining, it only feels right to share the perfect summer serves using @monin_uk ’s Rhubarb Syrup!🌞   The much-loved British staple adds a familiar yet innovative flavour to cocktails, mocktails, lemonades, iced teas and frappes, making it a must-have for bartenders this summer…👀   🍸Rhubarb Margarita 20 ml MONIN Rhubarb syrup 40 ml mezcal 20 ml lime juice Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with ice and shake hard. Fine strain into a rocks glass with a block of ice and garnish with a lime wedge. 🥂Rhubarb Spritz 20 ml MONIN Rhubarb syrup 120 ml sparkling white wine 60 ml soda water Add all ingredients to a large wine glass filled with ice and churn lightly to combine. Garnish with a lemon slice and a mint sprig.   🍹Rhubarb & Custard Spritz 20 ml MONIN Rhubarb syrup 40 ml vanilla vodka 20 ml lemon juice Add all ingredients to a highball or spritz glass, fill with cubed ice and stir to combine. Garnish with a lemon wheel & rhubarb and custard sweet.   #summercocktail #cocktail #recipe #syrup #bartender #hospitality

AI in journalism: a threat or an opportunity?

Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce that the incredibly talented @annalouise_f has been promoted to Senior Account Director. Her dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment to delivering value for our clients continue to inspire the entire team. Huge congratulations, Anna-Louise – so well deserved!

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