Michelob Ultra secured several A-list athletes for its Super Bowl ad. But instead of showing them in action on the court or field, the brew is putting a spotlight on what they do in their downtime.
The ad from Wieden+Kennedy New York includes a scene of Serena Williams dancing and singing karaoke with her girlfriends, while pro golfer Brooks Koepka is shown at a pizza party and hoops star Anthony Davis appears playing chess with his dad. Other stars in the ad include Peyton Manning, Jimmy Butler and Alex Morgan. The 60-second spot, called “Happy,” is meant to connect the beer with good times, while pushing the notion that experiencing joy off the field, court or course can contribute to success on it. It continues the low-cal beer’s long-running association with sports.
The ad’s soundtrack is “Can I Kick It” by A Tribe Called Quest.