Channel 4 rebrands
Channel 4 puzzled viewers this week with a series of unusual idents, directed by Jonathan Glazer.
Glazer's short films feature a new "kryptonite-like" logo for Channel 4, based on its original Lambie Nairn block logo.
The rebrand is intended to reflect the risks Channel 4 takes as a public broadcaster. James Walker, head of marketing, said: "Channel 4’s main channel identity has been running for ten years and has been hugely successful.
"This ground breaking brand refresh pushes it forward once more, reflecting our public service remit to be diverse, challenging and innovative."
The new look was designed by Channel 4's in-house agency, 4Creative, and design agency DBLG.
Source: Channel 4
Unilever buys ice cream brand Grom
Unilever has acquired premium Italian ice-cream brand Grom for an undisclosed amount. Grom has more than 60 stores globally, and started in 2003.
The brand describes itself as containing no artificial preservatives, colourings, aromas or emulsifiers.
Unilever has been looking to expand its share in the ice cream market and cement its lead on Nestle, its nearest competitor.
Source: Unilever
Netflix and Lego make original kids' shows
Lego will partner with Netflix on two new children's shows, Lego Bionicle: The Journey to One and Lego Friends: The Power of Friendship. Both shows will arrive on the streaming service early next year, and will debut with four episodes.
Lego has been trying to capitalise on its entertainment success after The Lego Movie became the most successful film in 2014.
Source: The Verge
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