With the beer and wine world having its share of awards, brewing titles, and gold medallions, its sometimes hard for one accolade to stand out.
With that in mind New Zealand beer brand Monteith’s latest brew, Patriot American Pale Ale has decided to pursue the only piece of recognition that should matter to an American Pale Ale – the official U.S. seal itself.
The campaign, created by Colenso BBDO, launched this week as an open request to the U.S. Embassy in Wellington – which as the “closest America they could find”.
With blind optimism, requests have been made via a billboard outside the embassy, a full-page open letter in the newspaper, radio addresses, a social media campaign, and a website appeal – all of which were personally addressed to the U.S. Embassy in the hopes of getting approval to use the seal on the beer.
Monteith's – US Seal of Approval
The beer and wine world is full of awards, brewing titles, and gold medallions. So much so that it is hard for any one accolade to stand out. That’s why, to launch Monteith’s latest brew, Patriot American Pale Ale, the brewery chose to go after the only piece of recognition that should matter to an American Pale Ale – the official U.S. seal itself.The campaign launched this week as an open request to the U.S. Embassy in Wellington, the “closest America they could find”. With blind optimism, requests have been made via a billboard outside the embassy, a full-page open letter in the newspaper, radio addresses, a social media campaign, and a website appeal – all of which were personally addressed to the U.S. Embassy in the hopes of getting approval to use the seal on the beer.America could not be contacted for comment at the time of writing.Read the full-page open letter here: https://lnkd.in/gdUnHWK
Posted by Colenso BBDO on Monday, April 1, 2019
“It’s ambitious, but we feel if any brew has a chance at wearing the official American seal, it’s Monteith’s Patriot APA,” said Sean O’Donnell, Marketing Director at Monteith’s Brewing Co.
“It’s a seriously American Pale Ale,” said Dan Wright, ECD at Colenso BBDO whilst wearing nothing but an Uncle Sam hat and matching speedos.
Credits
Client: DB Breweries
Sean O’Donnell – Marketing Director
Dave Openshaw – Senior Marketing Manager
Brooke Freeman – Marketing Manager
Finian Scott – Brand Manager
Agency: Colenso BBDO
Media: Dentsu Aegis Network
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