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Alcohol brand Smirnoff has teamed up with American media company Complex, putting together sports, fashion, and music all under one exciting platform.
Made together with advertising agency McCann New York, the campaign taps Grammy award-winning rapper Saweetie, former NFL star Vernon Davis, and up-and-coming fashion designer Nigel Xavier to curate a special collection of limited-edition apparel.
"Smirnoffstraordinary Drops," which consists of seven pieces from each of the stars, hopes to celebrate self-expression and extraordinary quality without breaking the bank.
Each piece will only cost fans $12.99 each, which is just how much a bottle of the brand's best-selling vodka costs.
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Fans interested in snagging one of the 21 items can head to the campaign's microsite to see the pieces themselves.
Lucas Casao and Guilherme Racz, SVP group creative directors, shared their thoughts on the campaign's concept:
"The idea came from Smirnoff's own history. Here's a brand that made premium vodka accessible to all. We're simply extending that same revolutionary spirit into today's culture, showing that true value isn't about the price tag."
By partnering with renowned personalities across different fields, Smirnoff's latest brand marketing strategy shows its commitment to engaging its audiences and staying on top of pop culture conversations.
Advertising agencies like McCann play a pivotal role in bringing such strategies to life, combining creative vision with cultural insight to help brands like Smirnoff resonate with diverse audiences and remain culturally relevant.
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To further its efforts, Smirnoff has launched spots for each of its different featured personalities as they show off the unique pieces in their collection.
In one of the spots showcasing Saweetie's drops, viewers are taken to the star's collection inside an all-pink room, reflecting her vivid personality as an artist-rapper.
"Icy Baby" then enters the room and skims through her clothing rack.
"Smirnoff thinks that you can handle what's in my closet? I've got you bestie," she tells the viewers.
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We then see her vast collection of sneakers, as well as the "Icy" pendant and chain that's part of her collection.
She then speaks of her pieces, touting them by comparing their prices to those of a Smirnoff bottle.
"Oh, you want these? Off my own two feet? Pshh. Y'all lucky y'all my best friend. But my feeties? Not for sale," she jokingly says.
The spot ends with a call to action: the star telling viewers to "stay icy" without breaking the bank by checking out her "Smirnoffstraordinary" drop.
Previously, ABC Fine Wine and Spirits launched a hilarious campaign in support of "Dry January."
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