San Miguel's new look made use of eye tracking technology

San Miguel advert that says 'Spanish summer no matter when'
(Image credit: Budweiser Brewing Group)

As the clocks change in the UK, hotter days are around the corner. And capitalising on those sunny feelings is beer brand San Miguel, which has recently been redesigned for the first time in a decade. The new look has been developed to help aid brand recognition, visibility on the shelf and reinforce the beer's premium positioning.

San Miguel has also relaunched its campaign, 'Spanish Summer, No Matter When'.

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two bottles of San Miguel side by side with slightly different designs

Before (left) and after (right) (Image credit: Budweiser Brewing Group/Future)

While the differences between older packaging and this new look aren't huge, there are subtle variances. The green has been leant on more in the new packaging and I think the whole thing looks a bit slicker.

The results have been effective too. According to testing, the new design delivers stronger emotional response, improved perceptions of 'premiumness' and higher brand recognition compared to previous designs.

The new look is being rolled out across Europe, including its home market, Spain, and the UK.

San Miguel bottle and glass held up by two separate hands

(Image credit: Budweiser Brewing Group)

“San Miguel has been part of the UK market for over 30 years and is strongly associated with Spanish sunshine and holiday moments," says Sunny Mirpuri, partnerships director at Budweiser Brewing Group. "With the relaunch of Spanish Summer and the introduction of our refreshed packaging, we’re reinforcing those cues as we head into the key trading period for the category."

San Miguel advert that says 'Spanish summer no matter when'

(Image credit: Budweiser Brewing Group)

Ed Hussey, senior brand manager for San Miguel UK, says: “The clocks going forward consistently marks a shift in consumer behaviour. It’s the moment when we start making more spontaneous plans, meeting friends after work and returning to outdoor social occasions. For many, it genuinely feels like the unofficial start of summer.”

For more on packaging redesigns, see the Warburtons new look.

Rosie Hilder
Deputy editor

Rosie Hilder is Creative Bloq's Deputy Editor. After beginning her career in journalism in Argentina – where she worked as Deputy Editor of Time Out Buenos Aires – she moved back to the UK and joined Future Plc in 2016. Since then, she's worked as Operations Editor on magazines including Computer Arts, 3D World and Paint & Draw and Mac|Life. In 2018, she joined Creative Bloq, where she now assists with the daily management of the site, including growing the site's reach, getting involved in events, such as judging the Brand Impact Awards, and helping make sure our content serves the reader as best it can.

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