Donβt Look Back in Fizz-ger: Oasis Drinks Misses a Marketing Wonderwall
Sep 02, 2024When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. And when life gives you a legendary Britpop band’s reunion, you create a buzzworthy marketing campaign—unless you’re Oasis drinks, that is.
As fans of the iconic band scramble for reunion tour tickets and social media is flooded with nostalgia, one brand has been oddly quiet. Oasis drinks, where are you?
The reunion of Oasis (the band) is the perfect storm of 90s nostalgia, social media frenzy, and meme-worthy moments. Yet, while the world sings along to "Wonderwall," Oasis drinks has stayed conspicuously silent, sipping on what could’ve been a sparkling marketing opportunity.
“Champagne Supernova in Your Hand: Oasis Drinks’ Lost Chance”
Imagine the scene: fans sitting on their phones, desperately refreshing pages for tickets, sipping on an Oasis drink (for comfort, obviously), and scrolling through memes that cleverly blend the band’s lyrics with the fruity beverage’s branding.
The internet practically served up this campaign on a silver platter, but alas, Oasis drinks missed the moment.
“Roll With It: What Oasis Drinks Should Have Done”
If I were in charge of their marketing, I’d have jumped on this faster than Liam Gallagher on a headline slot at Glastonbury. Here’s how:
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Social Media Madness: Embrace the memes! The internet is already doing the work. All Oasis drinks had to do was share, retweet, and engage. Imagine a tweet that says, “Whether it’s a concert or a picnic, don’t forget your Oasis. #WonderWallOfThirst” alongside a fan-made meme.
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Limited Edition Packaging: How about a limited-edition drink with the band’s iconic album covers as labels? You can bet fans would collect them like concert tickets.
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Collaborative Content: Partner with fan pages or influencers to create content that bridges the band’s music and the drink. A remix of “Champagne Supernova” as “Champagne and Oasis” could’ve been an instant hit.
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Oasis Ticket Giveaway: Run a competition with the grand prize being tickets to the reunion tour, naturally paired with a year’s supply of Oasis drinks. Fans would’ve gone mad for it.
“Slide Away... from Missed Opportunities”
Marketing is all about timing, and sometimes, you’ve got to roll with what’s trending. By not capitalising on the Oasis reunion, the drinks brand missed out on a chance to become a part of the cultural conversation.
Instead of being the refreshing beverage everyone associates with this iconic comeback, Oasis drinks stayed in the background, letting the moment slide away.
“Wonderwall Of What Could Have Been”
It’s not every day that the stars align like this—a band and a beverage with the same name, both loved by a generation. Oasis drinks had the perfect opportunity to remind the world that, just like their music, some things never go out of style. But this time, instead of seizing the moment, they’re left wondering what could’ve been.
So, what’s the takeaway? Sometimes, in the world of marketing, you’ve got to seize the moment, especially when it’s handed to you on a silver (or lemon-scented) platter. Oasis drinks, you may have missed your chance to roll with the big names, but here’s hoping you’re ready for the next big cultural wave.
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