NIO vs Pernod Ricard

Xpeng Germany hires Christian Wiegand as Head of Marketing

Christian Wiegand started on 1 August 2026 as Head of Marketing for Xpeng in Germany. Wiegand brings some 15 years of marketing experience, including roles at Audi, MG and Nokian Tyres, and most recently led marketing for the electric brand Nio in Germany before taking on European responsibilities in 2025. At Xpeng he will be responsible for the strategic direction and operational implementation of all marketing activities in Germany, working closely with sales and dealer partners to raise brand awareness and showcase the expanding model range. Xpeng has recently run its first brand campaign and agreed a sponsorship with Bundesliga club Mainz 05 as part of its expansion in Germany.

• Christian Wiegand started on 2026-08-01 as Head of Marketing for Xpeng in Germany.
• Wiegand has about 15 years of marketing experience, with prior stops at Audi, MG and Nokian Tyres.
• Before joining Xpeng, Wiegand led marketing for electric-car brand Nio in Germany and took on responsibility for European marketing in 2025.

6-K Financial Filing Analysis for NIO

NIO Inc. filed a Form 6-K report for July 2026 to officially furnish its monthly and quarterly vehicle delivery update for June and the second quarter of 2026 (Exhibit 99.1). The filing, executed by Chief Financial Officer Yu Qu on July 2, 2026, serves as the standard regulatory disclosure of production and delivery volumes, providing institutional investors and market participants with crucial operational visibility into the company's quarterly top-line trajectory prior to its full quarterly financial earnings release.

• NIO Inc. formally filed Form 6-K with the SEC covering Exhibit 99.1: 'NIO Inc. Provides June and Second Quarter 2026 Delivery Update'.
• The regulatory disclosure was signed and authorized by Chief Financial Officer Yu Qu on July 2, 2026.
• The filing covers operational delivery performance metrics for both the single month of June 2026 and the aggregated second quarter of 2026.

Pernod Ricard Files 2025/26 Universal Registration Document and Reports FY26 Full-year Sales and Results

New press releases and publications include the filing of the 2025/26 Universal Registration Document (16/09/2026) and the FY26 Full-year Sales and Results (27/08/2026), along with an upcoming Q1 FY27 Sales event on 15 October 2026.

Jamiroquai Recreates 'Virtual Insanity' for Beefeater 0.0%

Beefeater partnered with Jamiroquai to recreate the 'Virtual Insanity' video for its alcohol-free Beefeater 0.0, timed with the song's 30th anniversary. Lucky Generals conceived the campaign; the 122-second hero film was directed by Paris duo Julien & Quentin and produced by Magna Studios, with frontman Jay Kay choreographing. The production eschewed CGI and AI, building nine physically moving rooms and relying on in-camera choreography and set design. Launched online in July, the campaign positions 0.0 as a moderation choice—leaning on the 'zebra striping' trend—and runs across key markets including the UK, Spain and Italy. Support includes social and Out-of-Home activity, influencer and community engagement (Reddit, Discord), bespoke bottles, a video-game element and behind-the-scenes content; Francesco Ottaviano of Pernod Ricard framed the effort as promoting moderate drinking.

• Beefeater partnered with Jamiroquai to recreate 'Virtual Insanity' for Beefeater 0.0 on the song's 30th anniversary.
• Campaign conceived by Lucky Generals; 122-second film directed by Julien & Quentin and produced by Magna Studios; Jay Kay choreographed.
• Production used nine physically moving rooms and in-camera choreography; no CGI or AI.