Forza Migliozzi and The Ad Store's BuyABeerCompany.com to Choose Acquisition Firm by May 1st in Bid to Buy Pabst Brewing Company
Glass More Than Half Full with Over $200 Million Pledged.
Los Angeles, CA, February 24, 2010 --(PR.com)-- In the most ambitious crowdsourcing project to date, The BuyABeerCompany.com bid to purchase the Pabst Brewing Company, has amassed over $200 Million in pledges and the search for an acquisition firm to begin the process is currently underway.
Beginning as an innovative example of crowdsourcing conceived by the Hollywood based Forza Migliozzi and the Big Apple's The Ad Store, the two advertising agencies joined forces and have created The largest and most successful crowdsourced project to date. Over 5 million individuals pledged more than $25 each since it's start on November 10, 2009.
The BuyABeerCompany.com bid to purchase America's most famous, and possibly last American brewery, has spread quickly by word of mouth via social media networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and various blogging communities.
Michael Migliozzi, managing partner of Forza Migliozzi and Brian Flatow, President of The Ad Store released a joint statement on the next steps for this crowdsourcing first. "Seeing the passion that individuals hold for PBR, it's not surprising that so many have contributed not only pledges ,but have shown their genuine affection for this American icon. We couldn't be more excited to enter the next phase with such enthused partners. Our target is to choose the proper firm to guide us through these uncharted, crowdsourced waters."
As the principles of crowdsourcing suggest this "offer of a lifetime" is open to anyone, anywhere that has $5.00 USD. For the cost of a single bottle of beer, you will have crowdsourced ownership in Pabst Brewing Company. All you have to do is visit buyabeercompany.com, pledge $5.00 and once the purchase amount is met, you will receive a letter of congratulations and your very own, and a first, a crowdsourced certificate of ownership suitable for framing, as well as, enough beer matching your ownership.
The Pabst Brewing Company, brewing over 30 different well-known brands, from Colt 45 to Lone Star to everyone's favorite, Pabst Blue Ribbon, known affectionately as PBR has been listed for sale for anyone who can come up with $300 million dollars.
Visit the official website BuyABeerCompany.com and pledge your choice today. Crowdsource membership pledge levels start at Bottle membership ($5.00), Six Pack Membership ($25.00), Case membership ($100.00) or the Brewmeister level of $250,000.00.
An exciting real-time Countdown-O-Meter on buyabeercompany.com will display the balance needed to reach the $300 million goal as pledges come in and are verified.
About Forza Migliozzi
Forza Migliozzi is based in Hollywood, CA and is an advertising and brand content agency dedicated to defying conventional methods to create, discover and implement new approaches to reaching the consumer for a range of clients.
About The Ad Store
The Ad Store is based in New York City and has nine affiliate offices worldwide. Its clients include Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, EL AL Israel Airlines, Absorbine Jr. and CharcoCaps.
Disclaimer: Forza Migliozzi, The Ad Store, and buyabeercompany.com, are in no way affiliated with, or endorsed by Pabst Brewing Company, it's representatives or affiliates. This is not a solicitation for monetary funds.
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Beginning as an innovative example of crowdsourcing conceived by the Hollywood based Forza Migliozzi and the Big Apple's The Ad Store, the two advertising agencies joined forces and have created The largest and most successful crowdsourced project to date. Over 5 million individuals pledged more than $25 each since it's start on November 10, 2009.
The BuyABeerCompany.com bid to purchase America's most famous, and possibly last American brewery, has spread quickly by word of mouth via social media networking sites such as Twitter, Facebook and various blogging communities.
Michael Migliozzi, managing partner of Forza Migliozzi and Brian Flatow, President of The Ad Store released a joint statement on the next steps for this crowdsourcing first. "Seeing the passion that individuals hold for PBR, it's not surprising that so many have contributed not only pledges ,but have shown their genuine affection for this American icon. We couldn't be more excited to enter the next phase with such enthused partners. Our target is to choose the proper firm to guide us through these uncharted, crowdsourced waters."
As the principles of crowdsourcing suggest this "offer of a lifetime" is open to anyone, anywhere that has $5.00 USD. For the cost of a single bottle of beer, you will have crowdsourced ownership in Pabst Brewing Company. All you have to do is visit buyabeercompany.com, pledge $5.00 and once the purchase amount is met, you will receive a letter of congratulations and your very own, and a first, a crowdsourced certificate of ownership suitable for framing, as well as, enough beer matching your ownership.
The Pabst Brewing Company, brewing over 30 different well-known brands, from Colt 45 to Lone Star to everyone's favorite, Pabst Blue Ribbon, known affectionately as PBR has been listed for sale for anyone who can come up with $300 million dollars.
Visit the official website BuyABeerCompany.com and pledge your choice today. Crowdsource membership pledge levels start at Bottle membership ($5.00), Six Pack Membership ($25.00), Case membership ($100.00) or the Brewmeister level of $250,000.00.
An exciting real-time Countdown-O-Meter on buyabeercompany.com will display the balance needed to reach the $300 million goal as pledges come in and are verified.
About Forza Migliozzi
Forza Migliozzi is based in Hollywood, CA and is an advertising and brand content agency dedicated to defying conventional methods to create, discover and implement new approaches to reaching the consumer for a range of clients.
About The Ad Store
The Ad Store is based in New York City and has nine affiliate offices worldwide. Its clients include Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches, EL AL Israel Airlines, Absorbine Jr. and CharcoCaps.
Disclaimer: Forza Migliozzi, The Ad Store, and buyabeercompany.com, are in no way affiliated with, or endorsed by Pabst Brewing Company, it's representatives or affiliates. This is not a solicitation for monetary funds.
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