MAKER’S MARK: A TOAST TO REMARKABLE NYC

OVERVIEW

This campaign reintroduced Maker’s Mark to New York City’s younger, poly-cultural drinkers by celebrating the one thing they already felt deeply connected to: the city itself. Rather than borrowing relevance, the platform positioned the brand as a genuine admirer of New York, inviting consumers to raise a toast to the people, places, and individuality that make the city remarkable. Expressed through a custom microsite, OOH, paid media, partnerships, and a marquee live event, the work blended bold visuals with a communal call to action and delivered AN AVERAGE strong engagement OF 7.5% across digital and social channels with a total of 125M engagements total.

competencies

Integrated Campaign
Digital
Brand Experience

A marble table with a glass of water, a cocktail garnished with lemon, a red pair of sunglasses, a pink notebook with a pen, and a postcard with a red giraffe illustration and the message 'Here's to the city where everyone can make their mark.'
Two cocktails with cherries in coupe glasses, a white pen, a note with a humorous message, and two red votive candles on a wooden table in a dimly lit, cozy setting.
Map of New York City with four photographs of handwritten notes on different backgrounds, each with a drink on a wooden or cork surface, and red map markers.
Interior of a staircase area decorated with various posters and signs, including Maker's Mark and related advertisements, surrounded by green potted plants near a window.
A woman with curly black hair smiles as she looks at a photo booth with a sign that says 'FREEZE'. The photo booth has a large circular light on top and a screen displaying the word 'FREEZE' with images of people and logos.
People standing in front of a beanie stand with a large illuminated sign reading "Beanie Stand" and smaller sign "Maker's Mark" above, inside a building with exposed brick walls and wooden ceiling.
A woman with long hair, wearing a denim jacket and pearl earrings, smiling and signing an autograph for a person with curly hair, a black beanie, and a red plaid shirt, in an indoor setting with a red wall featuring a white logo reading "S TV!" in the background.

PARTNERS
Agency: Sidecar
Executive Creative Director: Greg Saunders
Art Director: Lauren Juenger
Designer: Griffin Orser