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Case Study
Mount Gay Rum 360° Retail Programming

ION created 360° on- and off-premise programs that activated Mount Gay Rum’s seasonal consumer engagement strategy (après ski and après sail), which encourages consumers to bond over shared passions and experiences.

3154
POS Displays

48900+
Bottle Neckers

Necker Booklet

Display Views

Objectives

Create 360° retail activations that:

  • Drive incremental sales
  • Leverages the aspirational lifestyle of sailing (summer) and skiing (winter)
  • Supports Mount Gay’s “après” strategy
  • Encourages social media engagement
  • Reinforces Mount Gay Rum’s premium positioning

Solutions

Developed, produced and managed theme-appropriate promotions and point-of-sale elements, including:

  • National sweepstakes, including social media and microsite
    • Après Sail: sailing experience to Barbados
    • Après Ski: multi-resort ski passes
  • Customized permanent off-premise rack displays
  • Case cards, bottle neckers and recipe booklets
  • Bartender education kits
  • On-premise glorifiers and tabletop materials