Glenlivet Hacks Google Search Algorithm With Photos of Young, Diverse Whisky Fans

'#BreakTheStereotype' wants to 'broaden the visual landscape' beyond middle-aged white men

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

Humphrey Bogart was a whisky fan on and off the silver screen, as was Sean Connery, Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant. Notice a common thread here?

So did marketers at The Glenlivet, who couldn’t deny that any Google Images search for “whisky drinker” turned up mostly pictures of famous middle-aged white men in suits and hats. Even fictional creative genius Don Draper surfaced frequently with a tumbler of amber liquid in hand.

But that’s an outdated, tunnel-vision view of the consumer, according to the brand.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in