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Stella Artois, the beer originally crafted for Christmas, launches global Christmas campaign


29 November 2009 - Stella Artois® is launching a pioneering digital campaign building on its heritage as a premium beer originally crafted for Christmas.

Stella Artois Exudes 60’s Chic in Online TV Show


24 November 2009 - Reinforcing the idea that you can be stylish and green at the same time, Stella Artois, the world famous Belgian beer is paying homage to the inherently stylish continental 1960’s through a unique online TV show now live on YouTube.

Beck’s Vier Shows its ‘Glass’ as Promotion Proves a Winner


28 October 2009 - An innovative online promotion for Beck’s Vier has proved a runaway success at the start of an advertising campaign highlighting the brand’s authentic German credentials in spectacular style.

Perfection in a Pint Brings Crowning Glory for New Stella Artois UK Draught Master


15 October 2009 - Top bartenders have put their Stella Artois dispense skills to the test at an iconic London location to battle it out for the prestigious 2009 UK Draught Master title.

Press Campaign Highlights Bar Appeal of Beck’s Blue


18 September 2009 - InBev UK is launching a bold, new advertising campaign for Beck’s Blue, which will drive awareness of its leading alcohol free brand among consumers.

Ben Fogle banks on Stella Artois eco-friendly hedge fund


14 August 2009 - Environmental campaigner and adventurer Ben Fogle is backing the Stella Artois Hedge Fund to help replenish Britain’s depleted hedgerows, which are critical to the existence of many plants and animals throughout the UK.

Stella Artois 4% scoops three Gold Lions at Cannes International Advertising Awards


20 July 2009 - InBev UK has been awarded three Gold Lions for its Stella Artois 4% digital campaign at the 2009 Cannes Lions Festival.

AB InBev Launches Employee Program To Support World Environment Day


05 June 2009 - Anheuser-Busch InBev has a dream to become the ‘Best Beer Company in a Better World.’ As part of this ambitious goal, the world’s leading global brewer is using the platform of World Environment Day to promote an employee focused competition across the globe to find ways to conserve, recycle and reduce the resources used to produce its products – all with the hope of reducing the company’s environmental impact.

Stella Artois 4% Unveils New TV and Outdoor Campaign to Boost Awareness of the Brand


01 May 2009 - InBev UK is continuing to drive awareness of Stella Artois 4% with a new TV commercial supported by a national outdoor campaign.

S&N and InBev UK announce new arrangements for Murphy’s Stout


03 December 2008 - InBev UK and Scottish & Newcastle UK have announced plans to transfer responsibility of the Murphy’s brand to S&N, when the current distribution agreement ends in February 2009.

Beck’s association with 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards


27 October 2008 - Beck’s is striking a chord with music fans by becoming the Official Beer Partner of the 2008 MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool – one of the UK’s biggest entertainment events of 2008.

New Stella Artois 4% Receives Customer Plaudit


24 October 2008 - Hundreds of InBev UK customers have toasted the success of new Stella Artois 4% at a special launch event staged at London’s prestigious O2 Arena, almost transformed into a Stella Artois 4% Arena for the occasion!

Pre-Christmas Push Highlights Smooth Nature of Stella Artois 4%


15 October 2008 - InBev UK is boosting awareness and trial of new Stella Artois 4% with a heavyweight TV, press and outdoor campaign that illustrates the brand’s smooth nature in a classic way.

New Website Offers ‘Responsible Drinking’ Retail Tips


09 October 2008 - InBev UK has launched a new website that will provide practical guidance for retailers from industry experts on a range of issues related to responsible drinking.

Poster and Promotional Drive Boost Tennent’s Ice Cold


25 September 2008 - InBev Ireland is boosting demand for Tennent’s Ice Cold with an advertising and promotional push that will ensure the brand is front-of-mind with consumers during the key pre-Christmas trading period.

Stella Artois Proves its Branded Credentials in New Survey


23 September 2008 - Stella Artois has been ranked Britain’s leading alcohol brand in a new survey of the nation’s best-performing fmcg grocery brands.

Beck’s Vier Reinforces Music Links With New Branding at The O2


17 September 2008 - Beck’s Vier has transformed its presence at The O2 - the world’s No 1 entertainment destination - with a contemporary new look for bars serving thousands of visitors to the successful London venue.

Beck’s Vier Hits Right Note with Dublin Festivals Support


08 September 2008 - Beck’s Vier is backing the development of music and arts in Dublin with support for two of the city’s forthcoming festivals - boosting awareness and driving trial among a key audience.

Beck’s Vier Boosts Brand Experience with Glass Promotion


05 September 2008 - Beck’s Vier is boosting its retail profile during the year’s key trading period with an added-value promotion that will generate extra business for retailers – and an enhanced drinking experience for shoppers.

Darts Classic Event Proves a Winner for Retailers


04 September 2008 - The Enterprise Inns Darts Classic sponsored by InBev UK has once again proved a winning formula for participating pubs and darts fans everywhere.

Tennent’s Boosts Quality for Shoppers with TLC Push


04 September 2008 - The successful Tennent’s Lager Care (TLC) Programme is being extended into the off trade for the first time - to give retailers the incentive to boost quality and drive sales of Scotland’s No 1 beer brand.

Font and Glass Complete New Tennent’s Lager Brand Identity


22 August 2008 - Tennent Caledonian Breweries is launching a distinctive, new font and branded glass for Tennent’s Lager - completing the final stages of a new brand identity for Scotland’s No 1 beer brand.

Revamped Packaging Takes Stella Artois to Next Level of Success


22 August 2008 - InBev UK is unveiling stylish new packaging for Stella Artois which will boost the on-shelf appeal of the premium No 1 take home drinks brand - and attract more shoppers to it. This packaging revamp will launch in the UK in September 2008 before being rolled out across the globe.

New-Look NRB Bottle Boosts Bar Appeal of Stella Artois


22 August 2008 - InBev UK is boosting the consumer appeal of Stella Artois with the launch of a new-look bottle that will raise the brand’s profile at the bar and generate additional sales opportunities for retailers. This packaging revamp will launch in the UK in September 2008 before being rolled out across the globe.

Stella Artois Illustrates Heritage and Quality with New Ad


13 August 2008 - Stella Artois is illustrating its brewing heritage and product quality in dramatic style with a stunning, new commercial that will make a big impact with a TV audience.

Brahma Celebrates Roots By Taking Art Shows to Outlets


08 August 2008 - Brahma is transforming the consumer appeal of selected licensed outlets – with an art-based innovation that celebrates its Brasilian roots and brewing heritage in spectacular style.

TLC Programme Helps Outlets Gear Up for New Licensing Era


05 August 2008 - Tennent Caledonian Breweries is helping outlets prepare for a new licensing era - with a topical incentive for people participating in the next stage of its Tennent’s Lager Care TLC) quality programme.

Full Band Line up Announced for Beck’s Fusions 4-6 September 2008


01 August 2008 - The full line up for the Beck’s Fusions event at Manchester’s Castlefield Arena has been announced with an international twist...

InBev UK Reviews Pricing as Brewing Industry Faces Unprecedented Cost Pressures


31 July 2008 - InBev UK announces that it is reviewing its wholesale pricing as the brewing industry faces large cost increases across all businesses, including steep rises in energy, packaging and transport costs

'Beck's Canvas' Places Contemporary Art in the Hands of Public


16 July 2008 - Beck’s is transforming its bottle labels into works of art – with an initiative that gives promising contemporary artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in pubs, bars and off-licences across Britain.

New Stella Artois 4% Taps Into ‘Premiumisation’ Shift


26 June 2008 - InBev UK is today unveiling the biggest beer category initiative of 2008 with an innovative, new brand - Stella Artois 4% - that will help retailers cater for consumer ‘premiumisation’ by harnessing the unrivalled appeal of a famous brand name.

New Stella Artois 4% Caters for Rise of ‘Premiumisation’


26 June 2008 - InBev UK is today unveiling the biggest and most significant beer category initiative of 2008 with the launch of an innovative, new brand - Stella Artois 4%.

Stella Artois Celebrates Community Outlets with New Award


24 June 2008 - Stella Artois is launching a major new initiative - ‘Love Your Local’ - which celebrates the unique community spirit that licensed outlets create and rewards those setting the industry standard.

Beck’s Strikes a Cultural Chord with Beck’s Fusions 2008


20 June 2008 - This week saw Beck’s unveil a major cultural event – Beck’s Fusions 2008 - that will combine the best elements of art and music to deliver a memorable experiential event for consumers.

Airship Sponsorship Takes Stella Artois to New Heights


10 June 2008 - Stella Artois is raising its consumer profile during a key period for lager sales - with a unprecedented airborne sponsorship that will take the brand to a new level of success.

Stella Artois Shows Its Glass with Added-Value Promotion


02 June 2008 - InBev UK is boosting the shopper appeal of Stella Artois with a strong added-value promotion that will generate summer sales momentum and serve up a quality boost for take home drinkers.

Stella Artois Promotion Serves Up a Touch of Glass


02 June 2008 - Stella Artois is serving up a strong added-value promotion that will generate additional sales momentum for multiple retailers - and an enhanced in-home experience for drinkers.

Artois Tennis Championships Set for Glorious Finale


21 May 2008 - Superstars of tennis are limbering up for their final chance to claim the world-famous Artois Championships title

T in the Park Wins Green'n'Clean Award


01 May 2008 - T in the Park’s status as one of the world’s greenest festivals was confirmed as Yourope granted the event the first Green’n’Clean award in Scotland

New Website Helps Retailers Seize Spec Beer Opportunity


25 April 2008 - InBev UK is helping retailers maximise the emerging Speciality Beer sales opportunity with the launch of an updated website providing the most comprehensive overview of the category

Brahma Puts Art on Show with Promotional Pack Designs


25 April 2008 - Brahma is giving rising stars of the art world the chance to exhibit their creative vision of urban Brasil in pubs, bars and off-licences across the UK.

New Stella Artois Campaign Underlines Quality Credentials


21 April 2008 - InBev UK unveils an intensive burst of poster and digital advertising that will illustrate the unrivalled product quality of Stella Artois in spectacular fashion

Tennent’s Mutual: Live Music Revolution Launched by Tennent’s Lager


15 April 2008 - Music fans take centre stage with The Tennent’s Mutual - live music revolution launched by Tennent’s Lager

Beck’s Vier Shows Its Glass with New Promotion


14 April 2008 - InBev UK is helping independent retailers capitalise on surging demand for Beck’s Vier - with an added-value promotion that will offer shoppers the immediate reward of a stylish branded glass

LTA and InBev (makers of Stella Artois®) announce end to 30- Year sponsorship


16 March 2008 - The Lawn Tennis Association and InBev UK, producers of the premium lager brand Stella Artois®, today announced the end of their successful 30-year association.

InBev UK Launches New Campaign for Beck’s Vier


05 March 2008 - A powerful new commercial will communicate a memorable message to millions of TV viewers by illustrating in spectacular fashion that Beck’s Vier is ‘different by choice’

Design revolution boosts shelf appeal of Beck's brands


21 January 2008 - InBev UK is generating fresh sales momentum for Beck’s and Beck’s Vier with a radical new design for secondary packaging that will boost shelf appeal and underline their product quality and brewing heritage

Beck’s Alcohol Free Gets on Board for Festive THINK! Drive


12 December 2007 - Beck’s Alcohol Free is lending its weight to a Government campaign to encourage drivers to be more responsible in terms of their alcohol intake over the festive season.

Brahma Shows Laid-Back Roots with New Flip Pong Cinema Ad


15 October 2007 - Brahma is serving up a laid-back slice of Brazilian street life with a memorable, new cinema commercial that will boost its appeal among a generation of lager drinkers.

Leffe Shows Its Unique Appeal with Awards Sponsorship


21 September 2007 - Leffe is highlighting its unique product characteristics and culinary potential with sponsorship of the prestigious Time Out Awards– to help consumers make a ‘discovery’ of the capital’s best food and drink outlets.

Artois Tennis Championships Puts Sporting Focus on Family of Brands


05 March 2007 - InBev UK is putting the summer sporting focus on the successful Artois family of beer brands – by serving up a new title for the longest-running major tennis sports sponsorship in Britain.

Enterprise Licensees Score Las Vegas Trip with UK Darts Classic


12 January 2007 - InBev UK is working with Enterprise Inns to launch the UK Darts Classic tournament across its outlets. Teams will compete for prize money totaling more than £10,000 and the winners will travel to Las Vegas to participate in the qualifying rounds of the Desert Classic competition. Licensees will also have the opportunity to win a holiday in Las Vegas by entering their pub teams.

Beck’s – A Worldwide Brewing Phenomenon


22 December 2006 - A historic brand with a worldwide reputation for brewing excellence, Beck’s is back with a bang in the UK after joining InBev UK’s unrivalled international lager portfolio in August 2005.

New Kits in Town Raises Hoegaarden’s Bar Profile


05 December 2006 - InBev UK is helping new draught Hoegaarden stockists establish the brand in-outlet with the launch of eye-catching point of connection material and new quality information for bar staff, including a pocket trouble-shooting guide to creating the perfect pint. The company is also introducing new sampling kits for current stockists to drive sales and encourage trial.

InBev UK Scoops Mitchells and Butlers ‘Supplier of Year’ Award


24 November 2006 - InBev UK has scooped a prestigious industry award – being named Drinks Supplier of the Year by the UK’s leading managed pub operator, Mitchells & Butlers.

First Advertising for Newest Member of the Artois Family


13 November 2006 - InBev UK is boosting the profile of new Peeterman Artois with a striking national poster campaign that will raise awareness and stimulate sampling in the key pre-Christmas drinking season.

Stella Artois Reinforces Quality Credentials with Poster and Press Drive


03 November 2006 - InBev UK is launching a brand new outdoor and press advertising campaign for Stella Artois which starts on November 6th. The campaign features a number of eye catching and colourful designs that immediately draw the consumer’s attention and focuses on the different elements that it takes to make a quality Stella Artois pint.

The Power of Four – First UK Advertising for Beck’s Vier


19 September 2006 - InBev UK is supporting Beck’s Vier with a heavyweight national outdoor and online advertising campaign that will be seen by over four million target consumers, boosting consumer awareness of the beer following its launch this April.

Take Time Out with Leffe


09 August 2006 - Leffe has secured the headline sponsorship of the prestigious Time Out Eating and Drinking Awards 2006 and the Time Out Eating and Drinking Guide 2007, which recognises and supports the capital’s top restaurants, cafés, bars and gastropubs.


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