Heineken's Bond adventure: Hit or miss?

By: James Wilmore - 13 November 2012 16:30

The James Bond/Heineken tie-up has caused quite a fizz. Some seem shaken by the corporate takeover, others are unstirred.

Some have poked fun, like Jay Leno.

Having seen the film, one thing struck me as odd. Arguably the most memorable scene featuring the Dutch beer brand is one in which Bond is seen as a washed-up drunk in bed, nursing Heineken's iconic green bottle.

Surely, when you've reportedly paid US$45m to have your product featured, this is not the sort of image you want projected?

I suppose it's not as bad as having a character being seen to drink your product while driving, which is what rival Anheuser-Busch InBev was jumping up and down about last week.

Still, at least they hadn't splashed any cash on the venture.

Comments on this blog post

I reckon it's money very well spent. The scene you mention may well turn out to be as iconic for Heineken as the Ice Cold in Alex shot is for Carlsberg. And you can't put a figure on that kind of cool.

Andy Morton said at 5:15 pm, November 13, 2012