Back in early February, W+K unveiled its full-length Super Bowl ad starring Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen, launching “The Bud Light Party” campaign with a spot that was a little disappointing given that it starred the writers of Superbad and Trainwreck.
A little under four months later, The Bud Light Party still feels a bit stale. This time around, Amy and Seth deliver a message in support of gay weddings for Pride Month, which they claim are “just like any wedding.”
It’s a nice sentiment, if not exactly a bold stance for a brand to take in 2016. But we wonder what it does for the brand beyond aligning it with an inclusive and now very safe message. Rogen and Schumer spend the spot listing things all weddings share in common: “cringe-worthy speeches,” “girl who’s super ready to settle down” and, of course, cake.
Another thing all weddings share in common: affordable alcohol.
In addition to the spot, which will make its broadcast debut today, the campaign will also feature two rainbow-lit billboards, running in New York and Los Angeles for the month of June. There’s also a social media push (of course) and support from influencers, including GLAAD and Ellen DeGeneres.
“The Bud Light Party champions inclusivity among modern beer drinkers and bringing people together—for fun—over a beer,” Alex Lambrecht, vice president of Bud Light at Anheuser-Busch, in a statement. “By featuring Seth and Amy at a same-sex wedding, we’re showing how all weddings—regardless of who is getting married—share many similarities and moments to celebrate. We created this spot because equality for all Americans is a concept that unites many Bud Light drinkers.”