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Old El Paso launches new ‘Street Vibes’ campaign

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Old El Paso’s new ‘Turn It Up’ campaign is backed by over £1.1m investment in an attempt to reach a younger audience. The campaign hinges on the idea that the buzz and vibrancy of Mexican street food restaurants offer a feast for the senses, that…

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