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 corporate social responsibility while proving that businesses can contribute meaningfully to cultural processing of tragedy without compromising their integrity or exploiting vulnerable moments for commercial gain.
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