Diageo Global Travel appoints Saatchi & Saatchi X

04 JUL 2010

Diageo Global Travel & Middle East (GTME) has appointed Saatchi & Saatchi X following a competitive pitch. The appointment recognises Saatchi & Saatchi X's comprehensive understanding of global shopper behaviour.

Saatchi & Saatchi X will be working on a wide range of international projects, the first of which is an integrated global retail campaign for the world's largest vodka brand, Smirnoff. This will run in travel retail environments such as airport terminals, on-board aeroplanes, in border stores and on-board cruise liners around the world.  This comprehensive campaign will include advertising, inflight, experiential, digital and instore activity, and will aim to engage leisure travellers in an ‘immersive' experience.

Saatchi & Saatchi X already undertake work for Diageo Great Britain, and for Diageo's Guinness and Smirnoff global brand teams.

Ellie Martin, Marketing Director, Diageo Global Travel & Middle East commented:

"The global travel retail environment presents a significant opportunity for Diageo, and this appointment proves that we are willing to invest in the best possible work for this market. Saatchi & Saatchi X has an unrivalled understanding of shoppers around the world, but what really impressed us was the strength of its creative work, which will represent a real step change in our creative output."

 Anthony Hopper, Managing Director, Saatchi & Saatchi X UK added:

"This is fantastic news and a great opportunity for Saatchi & Saatchi X London and our global network to do more brilliant creative work with some of the world's biggest brands, in an exciting and challenging retail environment."

 About Diageo

 Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks business. With its global vision, and local marketing focus, Diageo brings to consumers an outstanding collection of beverage alcohol brands across the spirits, wine and beer categories including Smirnoff, Guinness, Johnnie Walker, Baileys, J&B, Cuervo, Captain Morgan and Tanqueray, and Beaulieu Vineyard and Sterling Vineyards wines.    

Diageo trades in some 180 countries around the world and is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (DGE).  For more information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at www.diageo.com.

Diageo is committed to responsible drinking through: setting world-class standards in responsible marketing, promotion and innovation; promoting a shared understanding of what responsible drinking means, and working with others to combat alcohol misuse.