As part of its integrated globalSpectrecampaign,Heinekenhas unveiled a newTV spot- titled “The Chase” - which featuresDaniel Craigas James Bond in a high speed boat chase. In addition, the brand also announced an exciting digital campaign featuring the world’s first ever selfie from space, dubbed the “Spyfie.” Heineken’sSpectrecampaign is the brand’s largest global marketing platform of 2015.
Spectre, the 24thJames Bondadventure, from Albert R. Broccoli’s EON Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, will be released in the U.K. on October 26 and in the U.S. on November 6. The Heineken spot will be launched mobile-first via Facebook, and will be shown on TV andcinema screensworldwide 24 hours later. Heineken is the onlySpectrepartner who has created a television commercial starringDaniel Craig.
Heineken’s “The Chase” usesSpectrecinematographers and stuntmen to ensure the action sequences are authentically Bond. The spot features a young woman, Zara, who inadvertently becomes involved in a high-speed boat chase where she helps the world’s most infamous spy save the day. And if you look close enough, you notice thatHervé Villechaizeis back as the classic villain Nick Nack, from the 1974 adventure The Man with the Golden Gun. Additionally, for its digitalSpectrecampaign, Heineken will once again push the boundaries of modern technology, by taking the world’s first ever selfie from space. For the “Spyfie” moment, Heineken has partnered with Urthecast to take ultra HD imagery using its camera on the Deimos satellite, currently in orbit more than 350 miles above the Earth’s surface.
Via a relay of technology, Heineken will take a selfie photograph of lucky attendees specially recruited from around the world, who will also take part of an exclusiveSpectrescreening event in a secret location in early November. The “Spyfie” content will be bespoke for each attendee of the top secret experiential event, and will be sent to their mobile devices for use on social media. Here’s what Ralph Rijks, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Heineken USA said in a statement.
“In celebration of a partnership spanning 18 years, ourSpectrecampaign is our most innovative ever. The very nature of the Bond film franchise gives us opportunities to take a cutting-edge and pioneering approach that both excites and adds real value to the film fan’s experience. By featuringDaniel Craigin our television spot and activating ‘Spyfie’, once again we will give fans 21+, access to the world of James Bond.”
To further heighten anticipation ahead of the movie’s release, an estimated half a billion limited edition Heineken and Heineken Light bottles and packaging launch nationwide today, featuring the James BondSpectrelogo. The new Bond-themed bottles also include a unique scan-able logo and codes on each, unlocking free movie tickets in partnership with Fandango (1 in 7 wins), as well as originalSpectrecontent. Using any mobile device, visitHeineken.comand scan the front of any Heineken Bond limited edition packaging to determine winners.
Heineken’s association with the James Bond film franchise dates back to 1997’s Tomorrow Never Dies, withSpectrebeing the seventh consecutive film in the partnership. Heineken was also involved inThe World Is Not Enough,Die Another Day,Casino Royale,Quantum of Solaceand 2012’sSkyfall. Check out the new 90-second TV spot forSpectredubbed “The Chase,' and stay tuned for more on this highly-anticipated action-adventure.
