IRN-BRU’s latest ad takes a shot at Scotland’s Euros hopes and hits the back of the net
It’s less than a month to the first match of the Euros, and that match is between Germany and Scotland.
Since November, when Scotland qualified for the tournament, there has been a growing sense of anticipation and, dare we say it, optimism in the country over their team’s chances of making its mark.
The new IRN-BRU ad plays right into that sense of excitement, and it’s quite special. See for yourself.
Made by Edinburgh-based creative agency, Leith, the ad stars Sanjeev Kohli, probably best known for his roles in Still Game, Fags, Mags and Bags and the BBC Scotland talk show Sanjeev Kohli’s Big Talk – as well as for being very funny on Twitter/X as @govindajeggy.
It got a resounding cheer from the crowd on YouTube.
The best irn bru advert ever.
Lottielou1802
Yes Doc, she can boogie.
barlofontain
Ya dancer!!!!!!!!
supermario6464
Hell yeah!
zoetheitishbottom
Of course, IRN-BRU shared the ad on Twitter/X, too.
Not been feeling yourself recently? Been acting a bit weird? Then grab a BRU and watch our new ad. #OptimismBackInScotland #WeCan pic.twitter.com/5eTAakW8Cg
— IRN-BRU (@irnbru) May 15, 2024
Here’s how people reacted.
1.
The Doctor will see you now… https://t.co/NMvDwDqQr8
— Lost Glasgow (@LostGlasgow) May 15, 2024
2.
very very good indeed https://t.co/xDwQ6B5vy3
— Toby Earle Threads tobyontv (@TobyonTV) May 15, 2024
3.
Magnif! https://t.co/avUVJAylxo
— Pie & Bovril (@pieandbov) May 15, 2024
4.
Let’s have some positivity https://t.co/UDugVWZfe4
— Domhnall Macsween (@sweenyness) May 15, 2024
5.
Brilliant advert @govindajeggy
Too soon?????
29 sleeps and counting.@ScotlandNT https://t.co/ptgLy1m8EX pic.twitter.com/HQtN3XtGQZ— Brian Russell (@brianrussell73) May 15, 2024
6.
Not often I'll promote diabetes but hey this is class!!!!!!! https://t.co/WLUSfU7QFE
— Rod W #NotExtremist #MiniTrue #OrwellWasIncomplete (@RodW55466719) May 15, 2024
7.
Love it. Mon the Scots! https://t.co/c4Ofz8Uy2b
— Justin Lee Anderson ☮️ (@authorjla) May 15, 2024
8.
Bloody brilliant#madeinscotland https://t.co/XSwvHrNM7F
— Louise Hulland (@LouiseOnAir) May 15, 2024
9.
I know the feeling !https://t.co/H5uCtl5L6i
— Tandleman (@tandleman) May 15, 2024
10.
This is, without doubt, the best #IrnBru advert that they’ve had in years. #boutofoptimism https://t.co/yA5RKFcuAS
— Johnny Thompson (@BossmanJJ) May 15, 2024
11.
Scotland at a major tournament excitement is ramping up.
You know it’s getting close when the TV adverts start. https://t.co/GX3OQsLj06
— Michael Bochel (@MichaelBochel) May 15, 2024
12.
Advertisers that know their audience https://t.co/A23a7Z25LV
— Derek Stewart (@MetabolomicMan) May 15, 2024
Anthony Hamilton had a suggestion.
Is there any chance we can get the Irn Bru marketing team to take over the Scottish Tourist Board? https://t.co/fIqCXNPi0l
— Anthony Hamilton (@1974Hamilton) May 15, 2024
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