The Effectiveness of Bud Light Commercials
1. Introduction
The purpose of this essay is to analyze the effectiveness of Bud Light commercials that are presently running. The commercials in question are the so-called “commercial blocks” which feature a number of short ads for the product. In order to do this, the essay will first briefly discuss the history of Bud Light company commercials and advertising. It will then move on to discussing the present situation with Bud Light commercials, before conducting an analysis of the commercial blocks themselves. Finally, the public reaction to the commercials will be examined and a conclusion reached as to their effectiveness.
2. The history of Bud Light company commercials and advertising
Bud Light is a beer produced by Anheuser-Busch InBev. It was first introduced in 1982 under the name “Budweiser Light”. The beer was marketed as a lighter alternative to regular Budweiser beer, and quickly became popular due to its low calorie content. In 1988, the beer’s name was changed to “Bud Light” in order to better reflect its lighter taste.
Bud Light has always been heavily marketed through advertising, with the company spending millions of dollars each year on marketing campaigns. Some of the most iconic Bud Light ads have featured celebrities such as Amy Schumer, Seth Rogen, and Paul Rudd. In recent years, Bud Light has also employed marketing strategies such as sponsoring sporting events and creating branded merchandise.
3. The present situation with Bud Light commercials
The commercial blocks in question are currently airing on television in the United States. They consist of a series of short ads for Bud Light, each lasting around 15-30 seconds. The ads feature a variety of situations and characters, but all end with the tagline “Bud Light: The perfect beer for whatever happens”.
Some of the ads in the commercial block include:
-A man who uses Bud Light to propose to his girlfriend
-A group of friends who use Bud Light to celebrate a birthday
-Two people who use Bud Light to bond over their shared love of dogs
4. Analysis of the commercial blocks
The commercial block is clearly aimed at a young audience, with all of the scenarios featuring young people enjoying themselves. The ads are also trying to tap into current trends and social media culture by using relatable situations and characters. For example, the ad featuring the man who uses Bud Light to propose to his girlfriend is likely to resonate with viewers who have seen similar proposals taking place on social media platforms such as YouTube and Instagram.
5. The public reaction to the commercials
The reaction to the commercial block has been mixed, with some people finding them entertaining and others feeling that they are unoriginal and trying too hard to be funny. However, it seems that overall people are positive about the ads and find them enjoyable to watch. This is likely because they are able to relate to the situations and characters featured in them.
6. The effectiveness of the commercials
The commercial block is undoubtedly effective in terms of raising brand awareness and getting people to talk about Bud Light. However, it is unclear whether or not it will actually lead to an increase in sales. This is because the ads do not focus on the product itself, but rather on the situations in which it can be enjoyed. As such, they are unlikely to convince people who do not already drink Bud Light to start doing so.
7. Conclusion
In conclusion, the commercial block is an effective way of raising brand awareness and getting people to talk about Bud Light. However, it is unlikely to lead to a significant increase in sales as it does not focus on the product itself.