DiageoInnovation Brand Manager
Jan. 2011 - Dec. 2013New York, NYProvided thought leadership, daily management and developed future agenda for innovation projects on Smirnoff Vodka and Smirnoff PAB’s from initial ideation to launch - leveraging and building upon brand equities, brand strategies, and brand growth drivers. Presented to Executive Team on a frequent basis. Key Wins on Launches: * Smirnoff Iced Cake and Kissed Caramel Flavored Vodkas – delivered 250k 9L cases in year one * Smirnoff Ice Peach Bellini - delivered over 300k CE’s within first 6 months, moved to a permanent item vs. LTO, delivering almost 700k CE’s in year 1= first positive Smirnoff Ice portfolio in 8 years. Test Market and Consumer Marketing Plan Development - Smirnoff Light & Soda PAB
• Developed the consumer hypothesis, commercialization plan, consumer marketing communications and selection of test markets (OH and TX). • Briefed multiple agencies in the development of consumer marketing communications to get into the world of fun, feminine sophistication – Taylor (PR); 360i (digital), media planning (Carat); advertising (JWT), POS (Colangelo) and event/sampling activation (MKTG). • Led creation of full media plan, including development of “She’s a Lady” TV creative spot with JWT.
• Ace Metrix scored the Smirnoff Light & Soda TV spot “She’s a Lady” as one of the highest in their database, in comparison to other alcohol ads. The ad scored high on driving desire/ intent to purchase.
• Led consumer quantitative research and inputs for the next series of Smirnoff Ice Seasonals (Jan 2013) - Watermelon Mimosa (H2 F'14), and permanent “Sparkling” Smirnoff Ice permanent items Sparkling White Sangria and Strawberry Bellini (Spring 2014).