Knowing Your Audience: A Look into Old Spice’s “Smell Like a Man, Man” Campaign

by Vaquero | Nov 12, 2025 | Emotional Marketing, Global Marketing Strategy

Every great campaign starts with one essential question: Who are we talking to? It sounds simple, but the answer can completely redefine a brand’s direction. Few campaigns proved this better than Old Spice’s 2010 “Smell Like a Man, Man” campaign, a marketing...

Cultural Marketing Done Right: A Look Into Cerveza Victoria’s Día de Muertos Campaign

by Vaquero | Nov 5, 2025 | Cultural Insights, Emotional Marketing, Event Marketing, Seasonal Marketing

Every November 1st and 2nd, families across Latin America and beyond gather to celebrate Día de Muertos, a tradition that honors those who have passed on but continue to live in our hearts. It’s a celebration of memory, love, and connection. Homes are filled with...

The Future is Bilingüe: Why Spanglish is the Secret Weapon for Authentic Marketing. 

by Vaquero | Oct 8, 2025 | Cultural Insights, Emotional Marketing, Hispanic Marketing, Strategy & Insights

You see it everywhere, from a viral TikTok sound to a family text chain: that beautiful blend of Spanish and English. It’s more than just mixing languages; it’s a living expression of identity. And for brands, understanding this bicultural fluency is the difference...

A Celebrar: 6 Latin American Campaigns That Honor Culture and Creativity 

by Vaquero | Sep 17, 2025 | Branding & Positioning, Cultural Insights, Emotional Marketing, Hispanic Marketing, Neuroscience in Marketing

September hits different for nuestra comunidad. On September 15th, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua celebrate their independence, and the very next day, Mexico lights up con el grito. It’s a week packed with fiestas, música, food, and...

A Forever Campaign: How De Beers Made Diamonds Timeless.

by Vaquero | Sep 10, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Emotional Marketing, Neuroscience in Marketing

Lately, news headlines and social media have been buzzing about rings. Taylor Swift’s engagement sparked endless chatter about the massive ring, while The Summer I Turned Pretty left viewers outraged over Jeremiah’s tiny proposal ring for Belly. But why are these...

“My Milkshake Brings All the Boys to the Yard”: Why Gap ads work.

by Vaquero | Sep 3, 2025 | Branding & Positioning, Emotional Marketing, Global Marketing Strategy, Neuroscience in Marketing

Gap’s new ad, featuring famous pop-girl group, Katseye, dancing to the 2003 Kelis song “Milkshake” has taken over our feeds and earworms. With 13 million views on Youtube and over 80 million on TikTok, Gap’s Better in Denim campaign has reached millions of potential...