CONNECTICUT: Premium drinks company Diageo has announced the relaunch of one of its most recognisable icons Smirnoff. Later this year the vodka brand Smirnoff, flavoured vodka drink Smirnoff Twist, Smirnoff Ice and Smirnoff Ice Triple Black will surface with a bold new look.

An official release informs that Smirnoff will unveil an advertising and public relations campaigns focused on communicating the quality and strength of the brand to consumers. The campaign will kick off first in the US.

The new look reiterates the high quality of this historic vodka. The old red packaging and logo convey the premium attributes of the brand to adult consumers. Today's consumers are increasingly interested in products that communicate both 'style' and 'quality'. The new look is targetted at a slick and hip set of adults.

The advertising campaign Neat will be launched next October. The centerpiece of the campaign is the new sleek bottle accompanied by an olive, a twist or a shot glass, conveying the message to consumers that this premium spirit can be enjoyed by itself -- neat. The television and print campaign will be seen across the US.

In addition to the Neat campaign, the first stage of the global initiative will be heavily promoted in the US through integrated marketing efforts. Such tactics will include on- and off- premise promotions, extensive public relations activities, and various non-traditional marketing tactics. All of these are aimed at effectively communicating the premium quality of the Smirnoff trademark the release adds.