Category Archives: Advertising

A-B Releases New “Know When to Say When” Spots — With Masks

Posted on September 7, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Anheuser-Busch released a terrific new spot, the latest in its Know When to Say When series, which dates back 40 years. The latest features a bar owner (or is a bar manager?) saying her bartenders are taking the social distancing … Continue reading →

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Smithworks Vodka Sweeps Features Blake Shelton

Posted on September 1, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Blake Shelton and American-made Smithworks Vodka are seeking the nation’s best Bloody Mary recipe with the launch of a national contest. Through Sept. 30, consumers can show off their best Bloody Mary cocktail recipe to be named the official Bloody … Continue reading →

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Bandit Wines Donates $104,000 to Environmental Nonprofits

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Bandit Wines said it donated $104,000  to environmental nonprofits within the 1% for the Planet network of nonprofit partners, each committed to preserving the American landscapes . The donation follows Bandit Wines’ commitment in July 2019 to donate 1% of … Continue reading →

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Baileys Intros New Limited Time Offering, Baileys Apple Pie, And Declares Friendsgiving In August

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

Baileys launched of the new, limited-edition Baileys Apple Pie Irish Cream Liqueur,  take on the classic autumn treat, perfect for Friendsgiving in August. Merriam-Webster added “friendsgiving” to its dictionary in January 2020.  It’s a mashup of the words “friends” and … Continue reading →

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Bulleit Launches Frontier Fund to Aid Bartenders

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

The Diageo brand said it committed $250,000 to the Bulleit Frontier Fund to support the North American hospitality industry.  Donations will include organizations such as The USBG National Charity Foundation, Another Round, Another Rally and Southern Smoke Foundation. As part of the launch, Bulleit … Continue reading →

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How A-B Benefits from an In-House Advertising and Marketing Agency.

Posted on August 24, 2020 by Joel Whitaker

One of the things we never understood about Anheuser-Busch back when the Busch family ran it was their reliance on Fleishman-Hilliard, a public relations firm, when we thought A-B was plainly large enough to have an in-house corporate communications department. That … Continue reading →

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