We first partnered up with Anonymous Content to build a campaign that reinstated Grey Goose as world's top tasting vodka. We then went on to create a platform that stood for curated independent content featuring top taste makers from all over the world. The Grey Goose Iconoclasts campaign launched in 2006 as part of a broader effort to elevate Grey Goose from a premium vodka brand to a cultural tastemaker.
Mark Romanek, the acclaimed music video and film director (One Hour Photo, Never Let Me Go, and iconic videos for Madonna, Nine Inch Nails, and Jay-Z*), was featured in the series and also directed portions of the Grey Goose campaign materials.
His participation reflected the brand’s strategy to partner with authentic creative voices rather than traditional celebrity endorsers.
The campaign centered around a documentary-style series produced by Grey Goose Entertainment (in partnership with Sundance Channel).
Each episode paired two influential creatives from different disciplines — for example, a filmmaker and a chef, or a musician and an architect — to explore how their creative processes intersected.
The series was designed to align Grey Goose with artistry, craftsmanship, and cultural sophistication, rather than traditional spirits advertising.
The Iconoclasts series ran for multiple seasons and became one of the most successful branded entertainment projects of its time. It helped pioneer branded long-form content years before “content marketing” became standard practice. The campaign strengthened Grey Goose’s positioning as a luxury lifestyle brand, not just a vodka label. Its success influenced later high-concept branded series from companies like BMW Films, American Express, and Absolut.
Credits
Agency: R/GA
Director: Mark Romanek
Photographer: Christopher Griffith
Production Company: Anonymous Content