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WEBWIRE – Friday, March 21, 2025
When Miller Lite launched in 1975, it was a new brand that created the then-unproven light beer category. Its success wasnt guaranteed.
But thanks to its fans, the original light beer ended up disrupting the whole beer industry and fifty years later it is one of Americas most beloved beers. To mark the golden anniversary, the brand has planned a full year of celebrations.
Last night the new campaign, Legendary Stories Start with a Lite, premiered during the first round of the mens college basketball tournament.
The ad features the unmistakable voice of acclaimed actor Christopher Walken, who toasts to all the legendary stories made with Miller Lite.
According to Vice President of Marketing Ann Legan, the ad immediately gets at what makes the brand special.
Miller Lite has truly been a story in the making for 50 years, she says. We wanted to celebrate the people who put the brand on the map and made it famous our drinkers. If youve had a Miller Lite, you probably have a story worth telling.
Legan says that when they were looking for the right person to narrate the ad, Walken was the ideal choice.
Who best to tell that story than Christopher Walken who is, himself, a legend? she says. Hes so choiceful in his roles and the stories that he tells. They are always momentous. We realized hes the perfect voice to bring what we wanted to life for our 50th anniversary.
Watch the ad below:
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The ad will debut on TV in the first round of the tournament across all networks and will continue streaming well past the championship. A Spanish language version will also air in March.
Just the beginning
The spot is the start of a busy golden anniversary year for Miller Lite. The brand has a robust collection of plans, including limited-time packaging, merch, additional creative spots, celebrity partners and much more.
Legan says we can expect to hear more soon.
We are obviously extremely proud of this brand, says Legan. The 50th anniversary is a big moment, and we have plans that showcase what the brand is about and celebrate the drinkers who built the brand. We cant wait to share the rest of the plans in the weeks to come.
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