Aussies help Heineken launch ‘This is the Game’ campaign showcasing its sponsorship of Rugby World Cup via Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam

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Screen shot 2011-09-07 at 12.04.56 PM.jpgScreen shot 2011-09-07 at 12.00.29 PM.jpgPremium international beer brand Heineken has released a new above-the-line campaign showcasing their sponsorship of Rugby World Cup 2011 in New Zealand. ‘This is the Game’, created by Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam, focuses on the unwritten Code of values implicit in rugby union on and off the pitch, such as sportsmanship and respect, and promotes Heineken as the worldwide partner and official beer of the international tournament.

The spot has a strong Aussie involvement, directed by Steve Rogers via production company Revolver. The ECD at W+K is Eric Quennoy and writer is David Smith, both Aussie expats. (Incidentally, the music in the Heineken spot is the same as the 2009 VB ‘The Regulars’ spot via Droga5, Sydney.)