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New look for Rockstar

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Rockstar Energy has unveiled a complete rebrand, including refreshed packaging and an integrated marketing campaign, to elevate its visibility and help drive retailers’ energy drink sales. The newly designed 500ml cans offer simplified branding and enhanced graphics on zero-sugar varieties to align with current consumer…

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