Client’s Challenge:

  • Market Entry:
    Position Sparkling Margarita as a refreshing choice to attract white spirit drinkers to tequila.
  • Consumer Insight:
    Leveraged research to understand the target audience’s lifestyle and media consumption, identifying dating apps as a key engagement platform.

Our Collaborative Approach:

  • Research Workshop:
    Conducted in-depth research with Jose Cuervo to explore target audience habits, leading to the strategic use of dating apps for campaign engagement.
  • Innovative Strategy:
    Developed a unique approach focusing on pre/post-date consumption occasions, placing Jose Cuervo at the heart of dating experiences.

Future Foundations:

  • Sustainable Research Platform: The collaborative research approach not only informed the current campaign but also established a robust platform for Jose Cuervo to leverage in future marketing efforts.
  • Long-Term Strategy Enhancement: Enabled Jose Cuervo to continuously engage with evolving consumer trends and preferences, ensuring lasting relevance and market presence.

Recognition:

  • Webby Awards Honoree: Earned a honoree mention for Best Growth Strategy, distinguishing Jose Cuervo as the only Australian agency recognised in this category for our innovative work with Jose Cuervo.
  • Adaptable Impact Media Strategy: Established a model for leveraging distress media inventory and targeted vendor negotiations, ensuring cost-effective yet impactful campaigns for future product launches.

Partnership Success:

  • Engagement Milestone:
    Achieved the highest rate of male engagement on dating apps, beating any platform in Jose Cuervo’s global history.
  • Strategic Integration:
    Dating app strategy now a part of Jose Cuervo’s global marketing, enhancing global negotiation leverage.

Delivered Impact:

  • KPI Achievements: 179% Sales Uplift. Exceeded our KPIs on 11 of the 14 channels, driving awareness, consideration, and conversion effectively.
  • Market Influence:
    Successfully redefined the tequila drinking experience, associating Jose Cuervo with social moments and lifestyle choices.