Mark Dishman
Mark is The Grocer's chief sub-editor.
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Comment and OpinionJane Horrocks voices singing turkey in bleak Peta plea
Loudly voiced by Jane Horrocks, the turkey wonders a town, singing guilelessly about Christmas traditions
Comment and OpinionLily’s Kitchen takes low-budget approach for a cute Christmas
A charming low-budget campaign can capture festive goodwill if done right
Comment and OpinionTesco’s Christmas ad provides bizarre body horror
A dad becomes part Christmas tree, like a Jack-in-the-Green, while his wife turns into a snow-mum
Comment and OpinionJameson chills out with serendipity king José
Jameson’s new ad focuses on relaxation, rather than chuckles
Comment and OpinionHannah Waddingham leads Baileys’ Christmas campaign
Baileys probably thought hiring Hannah Waddingham to star in its Christmas ad couldn’t go wrong – she’s equal parts beloved, glamorous and relatable.
Comment and OpinionPeroni braves the snow for first winter campaign
The ad takes place in Turin, purportedly during a period of record snowfall
Comment and OpinionIt’s party time for Toblerone’s aspirational truffles
Toblerone stands apart from other chocolate brands, and there isn’t really any need to market the main SKU
Comment and OpinionJamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredient Meals: good egg cooks up good food
The focus isn’t entirely on cost. Speed and simplicity are also key to this concept
Comment and OpinionChristina Aguilera and Latto pick up the torch for Just Eat
Just Eat has developed a long-running, instantly recognisable calling card
Comment and OpinionMarmite ad’s puppets offer a funky reset
Marmite has been overcomplicating things in recent years
Comment and OpinionFarmer Merryn helps Ginsters show off Cornish veg sourcing
You can’t question Merryn’s dedication: she works as a scarecrow, ploughs by hand and employs some lo-fi technology to talk to her crops
Comment and OpinionCinthia helps Dove battle female under-representation in video games
Think ‘Dove ad’ and you tend to think of loads of white-clad women, sharing out the compliments
Comment and OpinionSamuel L Jackson raises righteous fury on Warburtons’ behalf
Jackson brings some Pulp Fiction style anger to the role of Jonathan Warburton
Comment and OpinionA Nation of Kimchi: Korean staple’s versatility explored… but what is it?
Our Korean hosts munch with gusto, but those looking for an introduction will be disappointed
Comment and OpinionSilk & Spice hides treasure in island wine stunt
The wine brand has left a bottle of its 2021 Red Blend on a tiny, sunny, sandy island
Comment and OpinionGuinness is careful not to jinx Ireland’s Rugby World Cup chances
Ireland play their first game in the men’s Rugby World Cup this weekend, and expectations for the boys in green are high
Comment and OpinionOoft! Tennent’s leans on Scottish heritage – and sense of humour
Tennent’s borrows some of Irn-Bru’s sense of humour for this advert
Comment and OpinionReliable Ritz helps family choreograph a pre-visit clean-up
We’re treated to a funny, cleverly choreographed, quick and cheeky clean-up operation
Comment and OpinionKit Kat knight tackles technological trouble
Kit Kat has gone back in time in attempt to bring its famous ‘Have a break…’ slogan into the 21st century
Comment and OpinionMcCain enlists dopey celebs to get a lesson in agriculture
Iain Stirling and Roman Kemp help McCain show off its pledge to commit to 100% regenerative farming by 2030