Beer Poised for Big Ad Showing — But Faces Growing Beverage Competition

As brewers draw buzz for ads featuring classic beats (inspirational Clydesdales) and new ideas (Jason Kelce smeared with manure), they face growing competition: the first vodka to advertise in the Super Bowl since 1989, new health/hydration beverage campaigns and a “360-degree” social media + event series for Diageo’s spirits.