Foster’s Brad & Dan Are Back in New Campaign
Australian-born lager Foster’s – one of the most loved beer brands in the UK[1] – has unveiled a new £6m media campaign, which sees the return of the favourite Aussie duo: Brad and Dan
The typically laid back tongue-in-cheek TVC aired for the first time during the Grand National broadcast, rolling out to TV, VOD and social media platforms this week
Watch the 30 second TVC now here
Foster’s heroes, Brad and Dan, are back for a new multi-media campaign – that sees them once again playing agony uncles to Brits in need, providing the British public with the beer’s famous ‘no worries’ attitude.
Having made its debut during the Grand National broadcast on ITV, the £6m campaign represents Foster’s biggest advertising investment in years; estimated to reach over 20m people, and 88% of all 18-56 YOs.
Building on a much-loved legacy, the new campaign sees Antipodean ‘agony uncles’ Brad and Dan offering their uniquely optimistic and positive perspective on life from their beach-side den Down Under.
In the first 30-second spot entitled Brother-in-Law, “Harry from Abergavenny” worriedly asks the pair what to serve his “fancy pants” brother-in-law at a BBQ. “If he wants a la-di-da, give him a la-di-dager” they reply, encouraging the Welshmen to pour the Amber Nectar into an old jam jar and call it something obscure.
A playful nod to the rise of craft beer, the comical ad reminds viewers not to take life too seriously – because life is better with a swig of Aussie perspective.
Nic Casby, Brand Director at HEINEKEN, says: “Foster’s has a legacy of making great advertising that engages people emotionally. We wanted to bring back this ‘No Worries’ brand essence and encourage people to see the pint glass half-full with a dose of Aussie positivity!
“This campaign will add some refreshment to the classic lager category and we’re sure consumers will love it thanks to its entertaining, relatable and memorable content.”
Classic lager makes up 60% of all draught lager, and one in every two pints of beer consumed in the UK is Foster’s, John Smith’s, Guinness, Carling or Carlsberg. Thanks to its broad appeal, Foster’s delivers two in five pints of lager poured in the average pub where it’s stocked, reinforcing the importance of stocking a staple Classic Lager range and ‘Maximising the Core’ – a HEINEKEN category driver predicted to add £75M in incremental value to the on-trade by 2021. Foster’s is brewed with low bitterness and low malt to deliver a clean, accessible taste profile designed to refresh the thirstiest men on earth.
The multi-media campaign was created by Foster’s creative agency adam&eveDDB; it launched on 6th April and will roll out to VOD, social and radio.
