27 October 2005
Tiger Beer Unveils Fresh, New Look
Makeover reflects the premium lager's remarkable growth from Singapore's favourite beer to world-acclaimed brand
Tiger Beer today put an end to the hearsay that has been flooding the bars and pubs in Singapore about its new look. The leading beer brand "unleashed the new Tiger" to industry partners, business associates and media at a unique event which took place on and around the Singapore River.
The Fresh, New Look of Tiger
Tiger's new look exudes a stronger universal appeal and reinforces the brand's world-acclaimed status in the international beer market. From November, consumers can look forward to a refreshing new look when a Tiger is served to them. The current packaging will be replaced by sleeker designs, a more vibrant mix of its trademark colours - gold, orange and blue and an enhanced Tiger icon, while maintaining the brand's sense of familiarity and its brewing tradition and origin.
In the new logo, the signature Tiger icon strides forth powerfully with renewed brilliance and vigour, symbolising that Tiger has evolved from a local beer to a Singapore icon winning international acclaim for its smooth, well-bodied taste and exotic Asian appeal. With the words "World-Acclaimed Beer" prominently displayed on Tiger's bottle and can labels, the new logo also affirms its well-medalled status with an eye-catching display of international awards and accolades conferred on the brand for its premium quality and taste.
New Tiger TV Commercial
Tiger's makeover also involves a new advertising campaign, set to crank up the beer's hip and trendy quotient by another notch. Bringing to the fore an inspirational "It's Time" message, the TV commercial starring famous actress, Jessica Alba, makes Tiger Beer the first Singapore brand to be endorsed by a Hollywood celebrity and will start airing on local TV and at the cinemas from 30 October. Jessica Alba was chosen as she embodies the new Tiger spirit of fun and friendship and is a movie star with whom the young and trendy can identify. The TV ad will be complemented by a series of new print and outdoor advertisements, featuring Singapore's favourite beer in the most glamorous bars and pubs around the world, and will be launched to the public from 28 October.
Commenting on the plans for the new Tiger, Mr Alan Gourdie, General Manager, Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS), said: "The beer industry and consumer drinking trends in Singapore are evolving rapidly and steadily. Singaporeans have become more affluent and discerning, and are seeking a sophisticated drinking experience in terms of taste and the desired social image. This is why we feel that it is time to revitalise and rejuvenate Tiger especially since Singapore's beer icon is gaining popularity internationally and is available in popular bars such as the Bellagio in Las Vegas, Wolfgang Puck at the Universal Studios in Florida and the Light Bar in London."
Mr Gourdie added: "While Tiger is widely regarded as Singapore's most successful beer export and has been around for decades, it has to forge ahead and stay relevant in the new millennium. The new Tiger's confident, progressive and outward-looking appearance accentuates key attributes which our consumers can identify with. We are confident that this connection we make will not only attract existing drinkers, but emerging groups of consumers such as tourists and business professionals who visit Singapore, young adults who come here to study, and young working professionals as well."
Tiger is wasting no time to reinvent its brand even though it made waves this year when it was named a Cool Brand Leader in the United Kingdom by the Cool Brandleaders Council, which rates the most hip and trendy brands around the world. With more than 30 international awards and accolades to its name, the beer icon also snagged the prestigious gold medal at the European Style Pilsner category of the 2004 World Beer Cup, widely considered by the industry to be the 'Beer Olympics'.
Elaborating on the new Tiger, Mr Edmund Ng, Marketing Manager for Tiger, said: "The new look reflects Tiger's strong international presence and is attuned to the latest consumer drinking trends. We want everyone to sit up and take notice of the new Tiger. To achieve the 'right' look, extensive research was carried out to create an ultimate drinking experience, from the great taste of a well-brewed beer, to how it looks, to what consumers watch on TV and see on the streets. In all of Tiger's 73-year history, there has never been a more exciting time for the brand and consumers than now."
-From:
APB website