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Michael LuuMissy Hangartner
BackgroundFounded by Adolphus BuschIntroduced Americans to the taste of the Bohemian Lager in 1876In 2008 Anheuser-Busch Inc. was the leading domestic brewer, holding a 50.9 percent share of U.S. beer salesVariety of different brands (Budweiser, Bud, Busch, Michelob, many more)Been partners with FIFA since 1986First to sign an extension as a World Cup sponsor from 2007-2014
World Cup Campaign FIFA World cup is the most internationally watched sporting
event Variety of ads with a soccer theme Wanted to use World Cup to turn Budweiser into the “Coke of
Beers” Produced an internet reality show called “Bud House”
consisting of a fan from each of the 32 qualifying teams under one roof during the FIFA World Cup
Ads
The “Swap” Their take on the
traditional jersey exchange after matches
The “Penalty Kick”
Was it Successful?
4.1% sales increase in second quarter World Cup helped boost net profit by 7.5% In the UK, beer volume sales grew 18.6% in the
quarter. Budweiser volumes increased by 70%. Over 800,000+ fans who “Liked” their World Cup
Facebook page, Bud United
Class Relevance
Positioned themselves effectively Humor approach Generates interest Advantage by being first sponsor to resign for
events from 2007-2014
Sources
http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=169472 http://www.marketingweek.co.uk/sectors/food-and-drink/alcohol/ab-inbe
v-sees-budweiser-world-cup-boost/3017015.article http://www.budweiser.com/en/world-of-budweiser/world-cup/default.as
px#/en/world-of-budweiser/world-cup/budweiser-and-the-world-cup http://www.clickz.
com/clickz/news/1721770/budweisers-global-world-cup-campaign-rooted-social-media
http://js.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/media/newsid=104026/index.html
http://www.bizjournals.com/stlouis/stories/2008/04/21/daily42.html
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