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Peroni Nastro Azzurro: Antonio Berardi Partnership ‘Valigia’

 

Overview
Gabrielle Shaw Communications worked with Peroni Nastro Azzurro (PNA) to develop a style collaboration with renowned international fashion designer Antonio Berardi to create and launch an exclusive luxury weekend travel bag inspired by the world’s premium Italian beer core values.

 

Valigia is a beautiful piece of style, innovation and craftsmanship from Italy, created by two influential Italian brands – Peroni Nastro Azzurro and Antonio Berardi.

 

The Brief
• Generate international press coverage and engage international media on the Valigia story
• Position Peroni Nastro Azzurro as a style innovator, going beyond association with Italian style  
• Demonstrate an authentic link between the Peroni and Berardi brands which both represent the values of craftsmanship, Italian style, attention to detail and passion

  Valigia Press Cuttings

• Through press coverage, create strong desirability and aspiration around the Valigia item and the Peroni brand
• Showcase Peroni Nastro Azzurro’s genuine Italian style credentials
• Support Peroni Nastro Azzurro global markets in their local launches of Valigia
• Create a platform which enables Peroni Nastro Azzurro to reach true advocates and trendsetters – the cornerstone of any successful style brand

 

The Challenge
• Create media excitement around the Peroni and Berardi partnership and give a unique experience which translates into a story
• Ensure quality messaging and imagery used across all international media
• Build interest across the PNA markets to launch the Valigia story, translate and adapt to a wider audience.

 

The Solution
• GSC organised an exclusive, international press preview of Valigia to launch the project. The preview involved 1-2-1 interviews with Antonio Berardi and top international journalists
• GSC worked with high profile journalists to communicate the story and secure media coverage on the project following the preview
• GSC created a full press kit including a podcast interview with Antonio Berardi to talk about his inspiration for Valigia

 

Results
• Top international media attended international launch event including Financial Times, Wallpaper, Dazed & Confused, BMI Voyager, Vanity Fair, CNBC, BBC, Marketing Week, Blueprint, Brewer’s Guardian, 10 Magazine, Luxury Channel
• PR coverage £400,000.00 achieved to date
• GSC secured a partnership with an exclusive global online retailer www.yoox.com to sell Valigia from July 2009 at a retail price of £700