Reinventing an experience through an exciting new partnership
Year:
2020
Capabilities:
Digital Products.
Social.
Problem
With the loss of the crowd and traditional beer vendors during the 2020 NBA Restart, Michelob ULTRA needed to re-establish themselves and the key ingredients of entertainment: sports and beer.
Insight
Without live fans, the game both in the stadium and in fans’ homes would feel as empty as the stands themselves.
Strategy
Be the brand that brings enjoyment back to the NBA Finals.
Solution
The new normal told us – no fans or beer allowed. So, we did the next best thing. We developed an experience that put the fans right where they want to be with the drink they were meant to have – courtside. Throughout the playoff season, fans who purchased Michelob ULTRA could win courtside seats through social and ultracourtside.com. The winners were invited to appear live on the Michelob ULTRA Courtside 10-foot video boards surrounding the court. Through ingenuity and innovation, NBA fans were able to cheer, dance, celebrate and even high-five a celebrity all while enjoying their favorite courtside beverage, Michelob ULTRA.