Guinness’ St. Patrick’s Day ad scores well with viewers
In a recent blog post, advertising analytics firm Ace Metrix, El Segundo, Calif., revealed insights about the first COVID-19 related ads from Guinness, Ford and Verizon. The technology company also unveiled consumer reactions to the initial ads addressing the virus.
As beer consumers expressed a growing desire for new styles and flavors, the imported beer segment was among the markets that benefited from this demand.
Limited-edition cans to include national, Texas versions
With warmer weather on the horizon, Dos Equis, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based HEINEKEN USA, has announced the release of limited-edition summer packaging.
For consumers looking to participate in Dry January, beer drinking usually is not part of the equation. However, Heineken USA, White Plains, N.Y., is encouraging consumers to keep their alcohol-free pledge, but still with a beer in hand — Heineken 0.0. To support on-premise partners, the company introduced an integrated marketing program that incorporates the alcohol-free brew.
RumChata released its Summer Tumbler, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters partnered with National Geographic, Bud Light rolled out a new TV campaign, and Brisk Iced Tea partners with Hobbs and Shaw movie.
With dollar sales reaching approximately $112 billion, the U.S. beer market continues to be one of the top categories based on dollar sales in the overall beverage industry, according to Chicago-based Mintel.
Fans can enter for chance to win free chalice-shaped Red Stella Cups
Stella Artois, a brand of Anheuser-Busch InBev, Leuven, Belgium, announced it is dethroning the OG red party cup and making summer parties a little more stylish by introducing the Red Stella Cup, it says.
Mexican beer brand offering tickets to championship game
Dos Equis, a brand of White Plains, N.Y.-based Heineken USA, returns this college football season to up the ante as the Official Beer Sponsor of the College Football Playoff.