The Big Impression
The Big Impression
The Current
Diageo’s Sophie Kelly on why great brand-building starts offline
13 minutes Posted Aug 6, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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In this episode of The Big Impression, Kelly breaks down how Diageo is turning tequila into a global cultural force. One standout example: a six-city collaboration with DJ and fashion icon Peggy Gou that combined out-of-home, merch drops, pop-up events and hyperlocal storytelling.
From a Hong Kong hot pot party to a Milan piazza activation, every detail was designed to blur the line between brand and experience.