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Whassup
TV still

Whassup

Budweiser · 1999

Agency
DDB
Campaign
Whassup

Analysis

A man reclines on a sofa with a telephone and beer in Budweiser's commercial. A casual greeting becomes a shared social ritual.

Everyday speechSocial repetition

Why it worked

The relaxed room establishes the occasion for the beer. The phone lets a simple greeting spread between friends.

Lesson

Find a phrase customers can repeat naturally in the situation where they use the product.

Image source

© Budweiser. Shown for study and commentary.

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