Jose Cuervo: Margarita in space

This case study shows how Jose Cuervo, a tequila brand, increased its American sales with a bold social media campaign set in outer space.

Jose Cuervo: Margarita in space

Caitlin Bishop

Campaign details

Brand: Jose CuervoBrand owner: Proximo Spirits Lead agency: McCann New YorkContributing agencies: Generator MediaCountry: United StatesIndustry: Spirits & liquorsChannels used: Events & experiential, Online video, Public relations, Social media, Word of mouth, advocacyMedia budget: 500k - 1 million

Executive Summary

In honor of National Margarita Day, the tequila that helped introduce one of the most epic cocktails to the world became the first to take one beyond it. But Jose Cuervo didn't put Cuervo in space...

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