| Title | Bar Experience |
| Agency | Publicis Italy |
| Campaign | Bar Experience |
| Advertiser | Heineken |
| Brand | Heineken |
| Date of First Broadcast/Publication | 2022 / 10 |
| Business Sector | Beers, Ciders, Lagers |
| Media Type | Case Study |
| Length | |
| Market | Netherlands |
| AI Description | The Heineken 'Bar Experience' advertisement highlights the employment challenges faced by the hospitality industry during the pandemic. Set against an urban backdrop, the ad showcases several cafes and bars, emphasizing empty tables and 'Now Hiring' signs. It underlines the struggle bar owners face in recruiting staff, pointing out over 100,000 employees left the industry. Featuring testimonials from young people, the ad captures their reluctance to view bar work as a viable career option. Heineken introduces a solution by valuing bar experience, offering certificates to include in resumes and encouraging young employees to see bar work as a career stepping stone. The narrative builds on community, career development, and the valuable skills learned in the bar, ending with a call for young individuals to join Heineken through a metaphorical 'backdoor' leading to opportunities. The visual style is modern and realistic, using footage of bar environments to reinforce its message of inclusion and opportunity. |
| Global Chief Creative Officer/CEO | Bruno Bertelli |
| Advertising Manager | Els Dijkhuizen |
| Chief Creation Officer | Francesca Zazzera |
| Executive Creative Director | Andrey Tyukavkin |
| Executive Creative Director | Eoin Sherry |
| Creative Director | Guy Lewis |
| Creative Director | Ger Roe |
| Associate Creative Director | Fernando Dominguez |
| Associate Creative Director | Giulio Frittaion |
| Art Director | Giulia Trimarchi |
| Art Director | Alejandro Gutierrez |
| Agency Producer | Sabrina Sanfratello |
| Agency Producer | Rachel Murray |
| Agency Producer | Hannah McGlynn |
| Agency Producer | Gavin Herry |
| Business Director | Elianne Vermeulen |
| Chief Creative Officer | Cristiana Boccassini |
| Chief Creative Officer | Mihnea Gheorghiu |
| Creative Director | Geert Oosterwijk |
| Copywriter | Geert Oosterwijk |
| Creative Team | Sjoerd Wingens |
| Copywriter | Gian-Marco Panichelli |
| Copywriter | Nikolaj Malchev |
| Head of TV | Mariella Maiorano |
| Project Manager | Mike Van Brummen |
| Head of Digital | Vittorio Cafiero |
| Creative Technology Director | Mauro Mazzei |