Category Archives: Branding

This beer literally will open your door.

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Mark Gallo

In the sports apparel business, Under Armour had used the tag line “Protect This House.” Building on the theme, Heineken has created a device that ensures guests coming over to your house enter with the correct beer. Below is the … Continue reading →

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Interactive Sports Giveaway from Budweiser

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Mark Gallo

Sports teams are always reaching out to partners for help with giveaway items. Most notably are rally towels and shirts. For the brands, they simply gain exposure with their logo pressed onto the collateral. It is a pretty basic and … Continue reading →

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Pop Up Night Club

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Mark Gallo

Parties attract crowds and Coors Light did just that. Quoting Field of Dreams: “If you build it, they will come.” With the help of a flash mob, #CoorsLight built a pop up night club inside a Las Vegas casino floor. … Continue reading →

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Budweiser Jukebox – Bottle cap operated

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Mark Gallo

Anheuser-Busch  & Budweiser have made recent headline news here in the states with their focus on reaching millennials through music. The Budweiser brand will continue its Made in America concert, switching out Jay Z for his wife Beyonce as the … Continue reading →

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Recycled beer cans turned into Rugby spikes

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Mark Gallo

Below is a remarkable recycling campaign that helped the Salta beer brand infiltrate every local rugby club without having to sign a sponsorship contract all while helping protect the environment by promoting & encouraging  recycling. Salta successfully built a compelling … Continue reading →

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Corona Moon Lime

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Mark Gallo

For those who dare to color out the box, I want to share with you an impressive billboard by Corona that pushes new limits for outdoor advertising.  The message is simple and the artwork is split over 2 vertical boards. … Continue reading →

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Corona found its Beach in Tennis data.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Mark Gallo

With the recent news about how technology companies are forming sponsorship/partnerships with sports teams/leagues, I wanted to share an astonishing collaboration between Corona beer & the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Corona Perspectives is an opportunity to break down every … Continue reading →

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Budweiser helps Toast new friends

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Mark Gallo

Beer is social by nature. Usually, it is the catalyst to good times shared  amongst friends, families and even strangers. The moment that sums up the excitement is the “Toast.” Around the world there are different terms used: Cheers, Skaal, Salud, Prost, … Continue reading →

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Not your traditional beer delivery by Coors Light

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mark Gallo

The element of surprise, harnessed correctly can help deliver what brands are looking for: Shock & Awe. After finishing reading “Winning the Customer” by Lou Imbriano, one concept stuck with me: SCD (Simple Creative Dominating). When developing a promotion, all … Continue reading →

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Sol Beer delivers freedom

Posted on March 24, 2013 by Mark Gallo

Too many brands are becoming comfortable with their traditional sampling efforts. Notable examples are tap take overs or sending in models to purchase a round of beers at a tavern. On paper these might produce some great one on one … Continue reading →

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