The Ads
Guinness ads
Welcome to the gallery. Select the RECENT tab to view current ads and those from the last few years. Select the CLASSIC tab to view a selection of epic campaigns from the GUINNESS® archives.
GUINNESS Time — Armour
01 1956
Print Ads Gilroy’s influence is loud and proud in this poster by the artist Lander – right down to the use of solid typefaces.
Harp Player
01 1958
Print Ads Girl power – one of the few posters drawn by a female artist. Look at the detail of the hand behind the harp.
Down with GUINNESS
01 1955
Print Ads A bit of topical satire – this poster ran during the 1955 British general election campaign. It was printed and held until the...
Lovely Day for a GUINNESS
01 1956
Print Ads Although the elegant topiary on the hedge referred back to Gilroy’s earlier work, this campaign introduced a new artist,...
Poster Come to Life — Toucan
01 1955
TV Ads Following the successful translation of Gilroy's sea lion to the small screen, the flying toucan poster took off too, stealing...
Poster Come to Life — Sea Lion
01 1955
TV Ads The first ever GUINNESS® beer TV commercial was broadcast on 22 September 1955 - with the launch of ITV, it was the first ever...
