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How long-term brand-building led to the 3 most successful years in Canadian Club history

Agency
The Monkeys - Part of Accenture Song
Client
Beam Suntory
Awards
Gold
Long Term Effects
Summary
Few brands can directly challenge a defining part of Australian culture and win. This is the story of the three most successful years in Canadian Club's history, where sales went in the words of our distributor, "gangbusters". Through a disciplined commitment to a provocative strategy and consistent creative approach, we struck at the heart of Australian beer-drinking culture, returning Canadian Club back to growth. By liberating Australians from the cultural obligation to drink beer, Canadian Club unleashed its growth potential; amounting to a phenomenal. Min incremental revenue, a net profit contribution of M and an ROI of $.
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Credits
Scott Nowell Co-founder & Group Chief Officer
Mark Green Co-founder & Group CEO
Fabio Buresti Author/Partner & Strategy Director
Matthew Michael Managing Director
Vince Lagana Executive Creative Director
Scott Dettrick Creative Director
Henry Bilson Author/Strategic Planner
Hugh Munro Author/Head of Planning
Ciaran Miller-Stubbs Group Content Director
Nick Kelly Director The Sweetshop
Trent Chapman Marketing Director ANZ Beam Suntory
Stephanie Jericevich Group Marketing Manager Beam Suntory
Michaela Lloyd-Jones Brand Manager Beam Suntory
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