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Guinness brings its marketing strategy to life

November 10, 2009 | By Scott Winning

This sweeping new Guinness ad is more than just a breath of fresh air. It marks a departure from the marketing strapline “Good things come to those who wait” that those at the helm of the famous Irish stout brewer have clasped closely for the past decade.

The TVC, titled “World”, features the new strapline “Bring it to life”, playing to the idea that Guinness looks like it comes alive when poured into a pint glass. Brilliant.

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Warren
November 10th, 2009 at 11:40 am

Beautiful ad.

Not sure how it links to the brand though? Maybe that work is still to come in the campaign?

Nice.

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