“We can’t re-engage on the campaign until Anheuser-Busch stops their category denigration campaign,” MillerCoors spokesman Adam Collins told Ad Age. He was referring to the Bud Light corn syrup commercials.
Heineken is also sitting out the campaign, leaving Anheuser-Busch and Constellation Brands funding a promotional effort intended to lift the entire category.
“In principle, we support this initiative. Once everyone comes to the table, of course we will be there,” a Heineken spokeswoman told Ad Age. “We hope that we reach a point where all major players can fully participate.”