Seagram’s Royal Stag has collaborated with Netflix’s record-breaking series ‘Squid Game’ for its second season. The collaboration seamlessly integrates Royal Stag’s ‘Live It Large’ philosophy, offering audience a larger-than-life experience to be part of the global cultural phenomenon that has captivated millions worldwide. K-dramas have a high affinity with the younger generation. Hence, this association allows the brand to play up on culturally relevant youth passion points, dialing up relevance & aspiration.
Speaking on the collaboration, Joydeep Basuroy, General Manager—Marketing at Pernod Ricard India, shared, “Royal Stag’s association with Netflix’s Squid Game allows the brand to tap into the young generation’s craze for K-culture, driving up emotional connect & the brand’s youth culture quotient.”
The brand is leveraging the association on various digital platforms by highlighting distinctive ‘Squid Game’ elements, including the mysterious masked guards and the show’s signature symbols. Audience can also get a chance to win exciting Royal Stag X Squid Game giveaways by visiting www.royalstagfan.com. The brand’s campaign #PlayItLarge was trending on Twitter on 28th Dec’24 post the show’s premiere.
