Surfing Australia News Spring 2015 | Page 43

XXXX SUMMER BRIGHT LAGER BECOMES THE OFFICIAL BEER OF SURFING AUSTRALIA XXXX Summer Bright Lager is excited to support one the sport of surfing and we feel its success will now of Australia’s most iconic sports, announcing a two- continue through XXXX Summer Bright Lager and year partnership in August with surfing’s National Surfing Australia. Sporting Organisation, Surfing Australia. XXXX Summer Bright Lager became the official beer of Surfing Australia and sponsor of the prestigious Australian Surfing Awards and the Original Source Australian Boardriders Battle. “You won't miss a moment has been hugely successful across our other sporting partnerships.” Surfing Australia CEO, Andrew Stark is also excited about the new partnership: “We are very pleased to have announced our new partnership with XXXX “XXXX Summer Bright Lager is proud to support one Summer Bright Lager. The DrinkWise message will of Australia’s most iconic sports,” said Jack Mesley, be a key component of this partnership and one that Marketing Manager of XXXX. “We are synonymous Surfing Australia is committed to deliver to our sporting with Australia’s love of the outdoors and catching up community.” with mates and we’re thrilled to be supporting a sport we know embodies the same spirit.” Two-time World Longboard Champion Harley Ingleby has been named ambassador for the partnership. Surfing Australia will also see the DrinkWise campaign, Ingleby will be part of an extensive digital media and “You won’t miss a moment” activated across a number content campaign throughout the two years. of platforms. This initiative continues the DrinkWise approach of showcasing the benefits of moderation and to encourage people to drink safely and properly. John Scott, DrinkWise CEO, said: “DrinkWise is pleased “It’s great to have the support of XXXX SBL and Surfing Australia,” said Ingleby. “I love documenting everything I do in surfing and this is going to be a great opportunity to promote our amazing sport and lifestyle.” to join XXXX Summer Bright Lager in supporting .COM SPRING 2015 ISSUE 13 | 41