(New York, NY) – Heineken®, the number one selling European import beer in the U.S., today unveils the details of Begin Your Voyage, the brand’s summer retail and on-premise program offering jet set-minded consumers the chance to win legendary Heineken festival and event experiences offered worldwide.
Running May through September, Summer Voyageprovides adult consumers the opportunity to elevate their summer experiences, and retailers and on-premise operators the tools they need to drive summer sales of Heineken and Heineken Light.
“Summer is the number one beer selling season, and Heineken is invested in a number of entertaining, one-of-a-kind experiences, including music festivals, film screenings and sporting events,” said Andrew Freeman, Trade Marketing Manager, Heineken USA. “We understand our consumer’s passion to learn about foreign cultures, navigate the world and share in global experiences, and.Heineken’s Summer Voyage program provides an extraordinary opportunity to attend some of the most celebrated events on the planet.”
To kick off Heineken’s Summer Voyage program, TV advertising will reveal how consumer’s can participate in the program while encouraging them to choose Heineken and Heineken Light as their summer beer of choice. Custom designed displays, engaging POS, and sampling events (where legal) will be available to help drive awareness and engage consumers across all channels while providing details on how to text in for the chance to win exclusive experiences including Ultra Music Festival, Outside Lands, TriBeCa Film Festival and the US Open, among other exciting international experiences.
Summer also plays host to a variety of gatherings closer to home including bar-b-ques and outdoor entertaining. At c-store and grocery channels, cross-merchandising offers will provide shoppers with savings throughout the store and the chance to winSummer Voyage prizes throughout the program period. Instant rebate (IRC) and mail-in rebate (MIR) (where legal) will be available on the purchase of Heineken and Heineken Light and selectitems including meat, seafood, spices and marinades at grocery and hot and freshly prepared foods, ice and non-alcoholic beverages in c-stores, compelling consumers to pick up Heineken and last-minute items for their gatherings. Program materials will also be available in Spanish to engage Heineken’s multicultural consumers throughout the summer.
On-premise, Heineken ambassadors will be on hand in select accounts to sample Heineken (where legal) and encourage the globally adventurous to play the “Voyage Hunt” photo app for a chance to win Heineken swag. POS, including coasters, tabletents and redemption tokens will help merchandise accounts and increase consumer interest while encouraging repeat traffic throughout the summer program period.
About HEINEKEN USA
HEINEKEN USA Inc., the nation’s premier beer importer, is a subsidiary of Heineken International BV, which is the world’s most international brewer. European brands imported into the U.S. include Heineken Lager, the world’s most international beer brand; Heineken Light; Amstel Light, a leading imported light beer brand; Newcastle Brown Ale, the leading imported ale in the United States; and Buckler non-alcoholic brew. HEINEKEN USA is also the exclusive USA importer for the Tecate, Tecate Light, Dos Equis, Sol, Carta Blanca and Bohemia brands from Mexico. For a safe ride home, download the HEINEKEN USA -sponsored Taxi Magic™ application from your smartphone at taximagic.heineken.com. Please visit www.EnjoyHeinekenResponsibly.com.
