Stella Artois partnering with David Beckham on new “A Taste Worth More” campaign

Stella Artois has enlisted global sport and lifestyle icon David Beckham as an official ambassador for the new “A Taste Worth More” campaign, celebrating our premium brand’s distinctive taste and genuine moments of connection with friends.

The “Worth More” platform builds on Stella Artois’ famous “Reassuringly Expensive” advertising campaign that helped define the international premium beer segment globally from 1982 until 2007.

“While the Reassuringly Expensive line was pure creative genius – a great example of understanding consumer behavior and then transforming it into powerful advertising with an irreverent twist – it was almost three decades ago and the codes of premium have changed,” said Tim Ovadia, Global Vice President of Marketing for Stella Artois. “Being ‘premium’ is no longer just about the price tag, brands now have to prove their worth to consumers at both an emotional and functional level.”

Richard Oppy, Global Vice President of the Premium Co. at AB InBev, said David Beckham was tapped as an official ambassador for the brand because, “Not only does he embody modern premium values, but he is also a beer consumer and Stella Artois lover - an authentic connection that builds strong partnership. This is a big moment for the Stella Artois brand that we believe can kick off a powerful wave of growth around the world.”

The partnership is also a key pillar in AB InBev’s global megabrand strategy and mega-platform approach that hones in on relevant consumer passion points and developing meaningful consumer connections through rich occasions to fuel love for our brands and drive growth.

“I’m pleased to partner with Stella Artois and excited to celebrate the importance of genuine moments with family and friends. The brand and its distinctive taste has been a favorite for years,” said David. 

Today the first commercial for the “A Taste Worth More” campaign was released, which satirically positions the taste of Stella Artois as worth more than a chance encounter to meet David, one of the world’s most recognizable men. The commercial is part of a new year-long campaign and will run alongside digital and out-of-home advertising in the U.S., Canada, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, South Korea and South Africa. 

“We are thrilled to turn the page on this next chapter in Stella Artois’s rich story, celebrating the brand’s distinctive taste and its role in championing the moments that are really worth more,” said Tim.

For more on “A Taste Worth More,” visit stellaartois.com

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gibfDxnrxi0

“I love the cheeky nature of this ad, it makes me laugh and I think the Stella Artois drinkers will enjoy it too,” said David Beckham of the new commercial celebrating our brand’s distinctive taste.