MUSE Platinum

2025

WHAT'S IN MY MAN BAG?

Entrant Company

NBCUniversal

Category

Branded Content - Influencer Marketing

Client's Name

VICKS

Country / Region

United States

To connect with young Hispanic audiences in an authentic and culturally resonant way, we partnered with musical duo, Mau y Ricky to put a fresh twist on the classic “What’s in My Bag?” concept.

“What’s in My MAN Bag?” offered fans an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the duo’s must-have essentials for getting show-ready at the Billboard Latin Music awards, with the Vicks VapoCool Drops and Vicks Vapo Stick as their ultimate, abuela-approved staples. Vicks has long been a household essential in Hispanic culture, passed down through generations as the go-to remedy for anything that ails you. Tapping into this deep-rooted connection, we leaned into nostalgia while ensuring the content felt fresh, fun, and engaging for today’s audience. Mau y Ricky’s signature humor and natural brotherly banter—including their love for pranks—brought an added layer of authenticity and entertainment, making the integration of Vicks feel seamless and culturally relevant.

By blending cultural nostalgia, humor, and star power, we created a standout activation that not only strengthened Vicks’ legacy within Hispanic culture but also ensured its relevance with a new generation of fans.

Credits

Creative Director, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Jésulie A. Sánchez
Sr. Creative Producer, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Fiorella Agostino
VP of Creative, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Mimi Belt
Sr. Creative Director, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Yvette Perez
Sr. Manager, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Jose Valadez
Specialist, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Jackie Bravo
Manager, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Nadira Persaud-Ramnarine
VP, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Meredith Momoda
CMO, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Josh Feldman
Head of Creative, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Steven Rummer
EVP, Global Advertising and Partnerships, NBCUniversal
Jamie Cutburth
Director, OCTOPUSTUDIO
Joseph Silva
Executive Producer, OCTOPUSTUDIO
Joseph Silva
Director of Photography, OCTOPUSTUDIO
Eduardo Whaite
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