Home to more than 100 breweries, Michigan is fifth in the nation for the number of breweries, microbreweries and brewpubs. We were thrilled to see three Michigan cities take home Beer City USA honors this week, with Grand Rapids being named Beer City USA with more than 50 percent of the votes and Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor coming in second and fourth place, respectively.
To build on the beer craze that’s continuing to sweep the state, we recently asked fans to help us and Founders Brewing Co. choose a Pure Michigan beer style to be featured on tap at Founders this summer. More than 1,200 fans voted for their favorite of three styles – Vanilla Stout, Apple Ale and Wheat IPA, and today we’re excited to announce that Vanilla Stout will be available in the Founders taproom this July during Michigan Craft Beer Month.
Thanks to everyone that voted, and be sure to let us know if you plan to make a visit to Founders Brewing Co. this July!
Pure Michigan’s national advertising campaign kicked off last month, and today we’re launching the 2013 campaign in local markets throughout the Great Lakes region.
Here’s a look at a new television spot from Frankenmuth that you’ll soon see on TV. Detroit will also have a new television spot coming out later this season. Both will air in markets including Southern Ontario and Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio.
You might recall that we gave fans on social channels a first look at the Frankenmuth spot this past winter, and today we wanted to share some behind-the-scenes photos from the shoot. Take a look at the gallery below and let us know what you think!
In total, the television and radio ads feature 34 private sector partners and will air in key regional markets and statewide through June. Learn more about the campaign on michigan.org.
Pure Michigan billboards – showcasing Grand Sable Dunes, Marquette Harbor, Miners Beach Falls and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – will also be featured in regional and in-state markets. Chicago tour buses will also be branded with Pure Michigan again this summer. Learn more here.
What do you think of the latest Pure Michigan ads? Share with us below!
The 2013 Pure Michigan advertising campaign kicked off last month with national television ads, and continues now with the launch of new outdoor billboards and bus wraps.
Here’s a first look at billboards that can be seen across the state (and beyond) as early as this week. The Pure Michigan-branded buses can be seen in Chicago starting May 6.
Take a look at the images below and let us know what you think! We also included links to the locations featured in the photography if you’re interested in learning more or making a first-hand visit.
Look out for the billboards and buses throughout the season and let us know if you spot them!
If you visit any of these locations this spring or summer, we’d love to see your photos. Link to them in the comments section below, post on our Facebook or Google+ walls or tweet them to us @puremichigan.
Opening Day in Detroit is just a week away! To gear up for Tigers’ baseball season, we asked some of the star players and coaches “What does Pure Michigan mean to you?”
See answers from Justin Verlander, Doug Fister, Alex Avila, Danny Worth and more in the video below, and let us know if you’ll be heading to Detroit for Tigers Opening Day next Friday!
Learn more about the Detroit Tigers on michigan.org.
Winter weather might be lingering in parts of the state for now, but warmer months are near! From outdoor adventure to family fun, spring and summer months are the perfect time to visit Pure Michigan and discover our state’s natural beauty and diverse offerings. With summer in sight, we launched the Pure Michigan summer video series to showcase the variety of these attractions and activities.
The video series features six popular warm weather activities and attractions in Michigan including biking, golfing, fishing, wineries, lighthouses and sand dunes. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling adventure, a relaxing family getaway or anywhere in between, a Pure Michigan summer offers something for everyone.
