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New summer campaign for Absolut Vodka & Sprite

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Coca-Cola Europacific Partners GB (CCEP) is building momentum behind Absolut Vodka & Sprite following its launch earlier this year with its ‘Planned for the Unplanned’ summer campaign. Running now until August, the campaign is designed to keep Absolut Vodka and Sprite front of mind with…

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