# Celebrity Storytelling Ads 'Wild Turkey Bourbon' Shows Its History Through Authentic Short Films By Erica Francis | Published 2016-08-15 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-turkey-bourbon References: [adsoftheworld](http://adsoftheworld.com/media/online/wild_turkey_bourbon_matthew_mcconaughey_short_film) & [wildturkeybourbon](http://wildturkeybourbon.com/) [Kentucky-based Wild Turkey Bourbon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-story) uses a short film to tell consumers about its history. Actor Matthew McConaughey is the star of the documentary and recounts his discovery of the company and touts about how he wanted to be more than a spokesperson telling a story. He got his wish, as he tells viewers he's now the creative director of the new Wild Turkey campaign. The film focuses on the family aspect of making the bourbon and emphasizes how [distinctly American the brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-worn) is. McConaughey walks through the facility and speaks with several generations of men behind the Wild Turkey Bourbon. The company and the celebrity attempt to use a [heartfelt authentic star-driven story](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary-stories) to foster consumer interest and loyalty for its bourbon. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Celebrity Storytelling Advertising:** Using celebrities to tell authentic and heartfelt stories in advertisements can foster consumer interest and loyalty. - **Brand Storytelling:** Telling the story behind the brand and emphasizing its values can create a strong emotional connection with consumers. - **Celebrity Creative Directors:** Celebrities taking on creative roles in advertising campaigns can bring a unique and personal touch to the brand's storytelling. ### Who This Affects Most - **Beverage Industry:** The beverage industry can leverage celebrity storytelling ads to create a compelling narrative around their brand and products. - **Film and Entertainment Industry:** Collaborating with celebrities to create short films for advertising purposes can open up new avenues for the film and entertainment industry. - **Marketing and Advertising Industry:** The marketing and advertising industry can explore the integration of celebrity storytelling ads as a disruptive innovation opportunity to engage and connect with consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Emerging Musician Mentorships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/101-bold-nights-program.md) - [Next-Gen Bourbon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worth-the-envy.md) - [Fight-Themed Whiskey Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bear-fight-whiskey-ad.md) - [Career-Celebrating Limited-Edition Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jimmy-russell.md) - [Excellence-Focused Bourbon Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perfectly-unreasonable.md) - [Status Quo Defying Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-be-still.md) - [Global Scotch Whisky Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heres-to-the-story.md) - [Celebratory Beverage Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/legendary-stories.md) - [Heritage Brand Boot Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-worn.md)