Martell has teamed with Janelle Monáe for its new campaign, “Soar Beyond the Expected,” featuring the brand’s Martell Blue Swift. Through content produced by director and artist child., photographed by multimedia artist Jheyda McGarrell, and starring Monáe, the women-led production recognizes “Standout Swifts” as those “who live life on their own terms, approach their desires with unmatched passion and manifest their personal truths,” says the brand.
As the lead “Standout Swift,” Monáe will partner with Martell to inspire others to be unapologetically themselves and create their own path. This message is brought to life in the creative: Monáe demonstrates that one’s path to success does not have to be linear and the campaign encourages people to seek out the opportunities in their lives that will help them both soar beyond expectations and drive positive change.
“It’s impossible not to be inspired by Janelle Monáe. She’s a boundary breaker, a risk-taker, a truth teller, and a person who truly lives life on her own terms. We couldn’t have found a better protagonist for the next chapter of Martell’s story than Janelle,” said Ann Mukherjee, Chairman and CEO of Pernod Ricard North America. “Consumers today want to support brands that share their values and are bold enough to believe that they can make a positive change in the world. With Janelle as our voice and our guide, Martell’s new campaign celebrates those who inspire others to live audaciously.”
Throughout the partnership, Monáe will also work in tandem with Martell to highlight and support philanthropic efforts that will further the reach of the “Standout Swift” mentality and drive change when and where possible.
“I have never been one who lives life trying to fit in. It isn’t always easy and can be lonely at times, but the reward of moving through life on your own terms is worth it. I have tried to use my platform to make a change in areas that I can be of service to while supporting those who are underrepresented,” says Monáe. “It is incredibly important that my partners not only support this line of thinking, but they mirror these values and give back to these communities that I care deeply about. In working with Martell and its ‘Soar Beyond the Expected’ campaign, I’m looking forward to opening new doors that will push our communities forward to soar even higher.”
“Martell’s ‘Soar Beyond the Expected’ campaign marks an exciting new chapter for Martell and comes at a time when the Cognac category is experiencing explosive growth,” said Pamela Forbus, CMO of Pernod Ricard North America. “Cognac is the second fastest growing spirits category in the U.S. and we’re confident Martell’s portfolio is perfectly poised to meet consumer demand.”
Martell encourages consumers to raise a toast to Monáe as an iconic “Standout Swift” who continues to redefine boundaries in art, music, and fashion with a Cognac cocktail:
Swift Sour
- 2 parts Blue Swift
- 1 part Honey Syrup
- 1 part Lemon
Make Honey Syrup (1 part honey, 1 part water). Add parts & shake with ice. Add ice to glass & strain. Garnish with lemon peel & serve
To learn more about Martell and the brand’s campaign, visiti the official website.
