Kona Brewing launches "Bruddahs" Island Wisdom TV Campaign
- “Little Vacation” – The refreshing island flavors in Big Wave Golden Ale make each sip taste like a little Hawaiian getaway. (Or maybe not so little.)
- View “Little Vacation”: https://youtu.be/Hn8a5tpn_og
- “To-Don’t List” – We all make lists of things we need to do. But what about a list of things we don’t need to do?
- View “To-Don’t List”: https://youtu.be/AiVkyLC-JJU
- “Kona Mode” – When you want to truly get away, there’s only one thing better than “airplane mode.”
- View “Kona Mode”: https://youtu.be/BNuREjlRho4
“Since introducing the Kona ‘Bruddahs’ to audiences in 2014, we have been delighted by the immense positive response to their humorous and authentic way of sharing Kona’s message to connect with what matters most,” said Cindy Wang, senior brand director, Kona Brewing Company. “Over the past five years, David and Brutus have become part of the Kona family, with their ‘One life, right?’ message reflecting the culture and spirit of aloha in Hawaii. As we’ve grown, they’ve grown in popularity, and we’re so excited to share this fresh batch of ‘Bruddahs’ wisdom with our first-ever national TV campaign.”Created by Duncan Channon, a two-time Ad Age Small Agency of the Year in the West, the new multi-million-dollar campaign was shot entirely in Hawaii, working with an all-local cast and many local businesses. The campaign is comprised of three components that span broadcast and digital media. Fans can catch the national broadcast spots during Round 1 and Elite 8 games on CBS and TBS, with more than 600 additional local TV spots airing throughout the tournament in select markets across the U.S. The campaign also includes a national digital presence, running on the Bleacher Report, the #1 sports brand on social media, with a homepage takeover, dedicated skin, banners, and video content. Additionally, the campaign will air during live in-game streaming on March Madness Live. Through these integrated initiatives, Kona Brewing Company will reach more consumers than ever during one of the most visible and talked about national sporting events of the year.“We live in a world where the demands and distractions can feel endless, so we can all use a friendly nudge to stop and enjoy the good stuff,” said Parker Channon, creative director for the campaign, Duncan Channon. “And who better to give us permission to enjoy that stuff than a couple local brothers dispensing island wisdom. After four years on the coasts, we couldn’t be more excited to bring this campaign to the national stage for March Madness.”“Wow, do I feel blessed to be a part of this journey!” said Bell, one of the actors who plays a Kona “Bruddah.” “Brutus and I have gotten such an amazing response when visiting places where the commercials have aired so far. I can't wait for the entire country to see these new spots, especially family and friends here at home! I’m just extremely grateful to help represent a company that gives so much back to Hawai’i’s communities.”Kona Brewing Co. employees to celebrate “March Gladness” at workIn addition to celebrating March Madness with consumers and fans, Kona Brewing Co. is ensuring its employees across the country enjoy this seminal sports event by hosting “March Gladness” office viewing parties and sharing an invitation to enjoy a “little vacation.” Inspired by the new ad, where every sip of Kona tastes like a little vacation, Kona Brewing Co. is offering to reimburse all its employees up to $20 each to spend on their favorite Kona beer, in bars or retail stores. The internal “little vacation” offer begins March 21st, when the first national TV ad runs.“We know what our teammates really want to be doing once March Madness starts,” added Wang. “So we worked with our leadership team to make this year’s tournament a little special here at work. The ‘March Gladness’ viewing parties give folks a chance to step away from their desks and enjoy a Kona while connecting over the new ads and catching some of the games.”
