In the second part of Global Drinks Intel's interview with the co-founders of New Zealand-based Invivo, Rob Cameron (above right) and Tim Lightbourne (above left) consider the power of celebrity in the current trading environment, the risk of consumer fatigue towards fame and their hopes for the Spicy Jalopeño extension of their SJP sauvignon blanc.
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How is the draw of celebrity bearing up with consumers in today’s challenging trading environment?Tim Lightbourne: We’ve seen many celebrity brands come along and not work. Just
‘We’ve had to over-deliver on every single metric that’s required to sell a wine product globally’ – Invivo co-founders Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne speak to Global Drinks Intel – Part II
‘What’s our exit strategy? What’s an exit strategy?’

In the second part of Global Drinks Intel‘s interview with the co-founders of New Zealand-based Invivo, Rob Cameron and Tim Lightbourne consider the power of celebrity in the current trading environment, the risk of consumer fatigue towards fame and their hopes for the Spicy Jalopeño extension of their SJP sauvignon blanc.
Olly has been reporting on the beverage industry as a B2B journalist since 2003. He spent 18 years at Just Drinks, 16 of which as managing editor. Since joining Global Drinks Intel in 2022, he's interviewed the CEOs for brand owners including AB InBev, Campari Group, Carlsberg, Heineken and Suntory Global Spirits and has a bulging contacts book from across beverage alcohol worldwide.



