The Emotional Budweiser 9/11 Commercial That Only Aired Once—And Still Moves Viewers to Tears
Budweiser’s extraordinary 9/11 tribute stands as a defining moment in American advertising history, demonstrating how corporate America can rise above commercial considerations to create authentic cultural artifacts that serve collective healing and national memory. The commercial’s unprecedented decision to air only once, its powerful artistic execution, and its lasting emotional impact established new standards for…