Budweiser is printing a mini music magazine inside its 12-packs

With ‘BudMag,’ Wieden+Kennedy continues to explore new media in support of Latin America’s emerging music talent

Published On
May 08, 2023
Photo of BudMag, a music magazine printed on the inside of Budweiser 12-packs

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Just weeks after turning bar coasters into vinyl records in Brazil, Budweiser is exploring another novel medium—the inside of its 12-pack carboard packaging—to support four emerging musicians in Colombia.

Working with Wieden+Kennedy São Paulo and New York as well as Rolling Stone en Español, Budweiser has launched BudMag, a mini music magazine printed on the inside of the 12-packs. There will be 100,000 printings, with editorial focused on four new Colombian artists—Nath, Kapo, Benú and Sai.

Promotional shot of BudMag

The tagline is, “The stage is yours to take.” Out-of-home, digital and social ads will alert people to the magazine. Budweiser will also send BudMag to creators in Colombia, and some newsstands will featuring messaging that the country’s largest music publication can be found in the nearest grocery store.

“We have created something that is not just one of the largest music publications in Latin America, but an always-on content platform, increasing engagement on social channels, which was co-created by the brand, the public and our influencers,” said Felipe Ribeiro, chief creative officer at Wieden+Kennedy São Paulo.

A man reading BudMag

“Budweiser and music have always gone hand in hand,” said Joca Oliveira, global marketing director at Budweiser. “With BudMag we are bringing this relationship to a new point of view, leveraging our scale and reach to build an unique visibility opportunity for upcoming artists. We do believe that Budweiser’s role within music is to give a global stage for local dreamers and BudMag is exactly that. Also consumers could have a super interesting exclusive music content while enjoying an ice cold Budweiser. More to come in this direction.”

 

Credits

Date
May 08, 2023
Client :
Budweiser
Agency :
Wieden & Kennedy - Sao Paulo
Global CEO :
Neal Arthur
Global CCO :
Karl Lieberman
CCO :
Felipe Ribeiro
Creative Director :
Rafael Melo
Creative Director :
Renan Molin
ACD/Writer :
Alexandre Giampaoli
ACD/Art Director :
Humberto Cunha
Art Director :
Leandro Beraldo
Copywriter :
Gustavo Moraes
Designer :
Djavan Amorim
Head of Production :
Patricia Gaglioni
Head of Production :
Nick Setounski
Executive Producer :
Dave Lambert
Special Projects Producer :
Fernanda Segura
Special Projects Producer :
Tábata Viana
Producer :
Leticia Hernandez
Producer :
Mariana Golpian
Project Manager :
Roberta Guzzardi
Head of PR :
Danúbia Paraizo
Group Account Director :
Brooke Stites
Account Director :
Courtney LeBlanc
Management Supervisor :
Bianca Nikic
Account Supervisor :
Thomaz Falzoni
Account Supervisor :
Cameron Carr
Account Executive :
Saporah Carter
Assistant Account Executive :
Grace Yeo
Planning/Media Comms :
Zack Green
Planning/Media Comms :
Javaad Beg
Business Affairs :
Paul Fitzgerald
Broadcast Traffic :
Laura Guerra
Film Production Company :
Joint
Director :
DRVNK
1st Director Assistant :
Fernanda Segura
Photography Director :
Pedro de la Fuente
Executive Producer :
Patricia Gaglioni
Executive Producer :
Fernanda Segura
Post Producer Coordinator :
Mauricio Kazu
Editor & Motion :
Rodrigo Aranha
Editor & Motion :
Pedro Silveira
Editor & Motion :
Gabriel Santana
Finishing Editor :
Rodrigo Aranha
Finishing Editor :
Pedro Silveira
Finishing Editor :
Gabriel Santana
Color Grading :
Node Post
3D Production :
Gabinete.co
Animation Director :
Rodrigo Ribeiro
Lookdev :
José Rafael C. Fontour
3D Modeling and Animation :
Rodrigo Ribeiro
2D Animation :
Fernando Shelka
Account Executive :
Marcella Boneder
Audio Production Company :
Mug Shot
Executive Producer Audio :
Gilvana Viana
Music Producer :
Arthur Abrami
Music Producer :
Bruno Zibordi
Music Producer :
Chico Reginato
Music Producer :
Mauricio Herszkowicz
Audio Mix :
Leandro Rodrigo
Audio Mix :
Henrique Ohara
Audio Mix :
Henrique Oliveira
Account Executive Audio :
Guto Figueiredo
Account Executive Audio :
Maite Magoga
Audio Producer Coordinator :
Jaque de Paula
Audio Producer Coordinator :
Giuliana Tavares
VP Global Marketing :
Todd Allen
Global Marketing Director :
Lia Bertoni
Global Marketing Director :
José Oliveira
Global Marketing Manager :
Morgan Franklin
Marketing Director :
Juanita Leon
Marketing Manager :
Camila Romero
Marketing Manager :
Juan Cortes Duran
Marketing Manager :
Laura Garzon

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