Q+A With Bud Light’s Hidden-Camera Star, Outdoor Ad Guy Who Thought He Was Doing a Focus Group for Extra Cash


Ian Rappaport started out as an outdoor coordinator at Horizon Media and now sells national out-of-home ads for CMS Consulting. But he also participates in focus groups for extra money, which has now landed him a surprise star turn in Bud Light’s hidden-camera Super Bowl ads, where he embodies the brand’s new “Up for Whatever” tagline.

We spoke with Mr. Rappaport on Sunday, hours before the game. Our interview has been edited and condensed.

Advertising Age: What’s been the reaction since Bud Light first released the ads online on Friday? Were you at work in your job selling outdoor advertising at CMS Consulting or had you taken time to be part of this whole rollout?

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