1. CPG: Food & Bev

Food-pairing with Pepsi Max campaign launched

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The ‘Better with Pepsi Max’ campaign sees the brand teaming-up with the rapper-turned chef and TV presenter Big Zuu, KFC, Amazon Ads and the recipe website Twisted to showcase the pairing of Pepsi Max with some of the nation’s favourite meals. Pepsi Max has launched a new campaign, ‘Better with Pepsi Max’ to celebrate food …

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