Ketel One: Gentlemen, This is Vodka

Diageo-owned Ketel One Vodka needed to gain the awareness of aspirational young men over bigger rivals in the US premium vodka market by leveraging the unique positioning in its 'Gentlemen, this is Vodka' campaign.

Ketel One: Gentlemen, This is Vodka

Melanie Wiese and Charlotte White

Campaign Details

Brand owner: DiageoAgency: Grey New YorkBrand: Ketel One VodkaCampaign duration: 1-3 yearsCountry: USAMedia budget (USD): $10m-$20mChannels used: Internet – display, Internet – general, Outdoor, out-of-home, Print - general, unspecified, Public relations,Television

Executive summary

In May of 2011, Ketel One Vodka was tasked with gaining awareness against bigger competitors such as Grey Goose and Absolut by taking its unique positioning of the 'Gentlemen, this is Vodka' campaign to the next level: engagement.

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