Heineken recently launched its new Heineken Silver campaign that targets Gen-Z with an Instagram versus reality comparison. The new beverage was curated for the "next generation of beer drinkers" who crave authentic and genuine moments with friends.
Heineken Silver was originally launched in the metaverse -- however, the virtual beer couldn't be consumed there -- but has now moved to a witty ‘Instagram vs. Reality’ moments social campaign. To create the campaign, Heineken® collaborated with real content creators to show that overtly airbrushed advertising is outdated, and that authentic moments are more meaningful.
Bram Westenbrink, Global Heineken Brand Director at HEINEKEN, said: "Launching the first virtual beer was an ironic take on food and drink brands launching in the metaverse. Today, we are taking the campaign to the next level through digital, TVC and OOH content across Europe – challenging stereotypes in beer advertising."
Beer Anti-Fakeness Ads
Heineken Targets Gen-Z by Challenging ‘Fakeness’ in its New Campaign
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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