Steven
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SKYY Vodka

Founded in San Francisco in 1992 and a longtime supporter of the LGBTQ+ community, SKYY set out to prove it's not about where you come from, but being proud of who you are.

My role

  • Community Management
  • Copywriting
SKYY Vodka campaign
01

Trixie Mattel: Proudly American

Community Management + Copywriting

SKYY shifted away from marketing aimed at older white men and cast drag superstar Trixie Mattel. The release drew backlash, and as community manager I protected the integrity of the campaign and defended the stance SKYY was taking.

02

John Cena: Proudly American

Community Management + Copywriting

To reach more conservative markets, the next leg starred John Cena — fresh off an Ad Council spot on love having no labels. This chapter landed with a far warmer response from the community.

SKYY Vodka — John Cena: Proudly American

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