Canelo vs Crawford: Why brands should leverage sporting events to market themselves.

by Vaquero | Sep 24, 2025 | Branding & Positioning, Event Marketing, Global Marketing Strategy, Hispanic Marketing, Sports Marketing

When Canelo stepped into the ring against Crawford, the world tuned in. And we’re not talking about a small audience; this was a global phenomenon. According to the BBC, the fight drew 41.4 million viewers. Netflix reported it hit #1 in more than 30 countries, from...

“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...

Be Remembered: A Lesson from Nike on Memorable Slogans

by Vaquero | Aug 27, 2025 | Emotional Marketing, Global Marketing Strategy, Sports Marketing

T’was a fateful night in 1988, when Wieden + Kennedy’s advertising firm made history. The Nike slogan that has endured decades was coined by advertiser Dan Wieden, a man whose legacy work was inspired by a murderer.  Just Do It. Simple. Clear. Memorable.  A...

Stars and Strategy: How Brands Light Up the 4th of July

by Vaquero | Jul 2, 2025 | Cultural Insights, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing Strategy, Strategy & Insights

When it comes to marketing fireworks, no date on the U.S. calendar shines brighter than the Fourth of July. It’s a moment packed with emotion, pride, nostalgia, family, and freedom. And smart brands? They don’t just show up; they become part of the party. Let’s dive...

One Year Until the World Cup: How Can Your Brand Stand Out?

by Vaquero | Jun 18, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Event Marketing, Global Marketing Strategy, Sports Marketing

The countdown is on. In just one year, the 2026 FIFA World Cup will kick off across North America, with matches hosted in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. This will be one of the biggest sporting events in history, and for brands, it represents a massive...

AI in Marketing: A Tool, Not a Threat

by Vaquero | Jun 11, 2025 | Global Marketing Strategy, Hispanic Marketing

There’s a lot of buzz (and let’s be honest, some fear) around artificial intelligence in marketing. Will AI take over our jobs? Will creativity disappear? Should we be worried? At Vaquero Advertising, we believe the answer is simple: AI is not here to replace us, it’s...