Hennessy

As a creative strategist for Hennessy, I led the narrative development and content strategy for “Meet the Ambassadors,” a social-first content series spotlighting the voices behind the bar and behind the brand. Designed to engage both consumers and the trade community, the campaign strengthened storytelling and advocacy by highlighting the human side of Hennessy—bridging heritage with contemporary culture.

Personal Stories Told Through Cocktails

Campaign Credits: Sherril Hwangbo (Creative), Astrid Parenty (Design), Natalia Mrozek (Design), Danielle Cieslewicz (Production), North Sea Air

Idea

We launched “Meet the Ambassadors,” a four-part social series designed to spotlight our team behind the bar. Each episode featured an Ambassador sharing their personal connection to the Maison, their take on crafting cognac cocktails, and what fuels their creativity—bringing warmth and relatability to the brand’s voice.

Approach

To deepen storytelling and product relevance, we turned to Hennessy’s own U.S. Ambassadors—voices that resonate with regional communities and trade. I brought the series to life by crafting the overarching narrative, defining the episodic structure, and shaping the creative strategy to ensure brand consistency, cultural authenticity, and audience engagement across all touchpoints.

Impact

The series generated the highest social engagement of H1, organically amplified across Ambassador and partner channels. Beyond performance, it helped humanize the brand, foster advocacy, and reinforce Hennessy’s role in cocktail culture.

Sherril H., Content Creative Director, Moët Hennessy

“Having known Ryan for over a decade, initially as colleagues at LVMH, and later as a strategic partner at Moët Hennessy, I've seen his ability to translate brand vision into impactful communication strategies, significantly helping transform brands like Hennessy and Veuve Clicquot. His collaborative approach and strategic vision helped reimagine consumer connections online and at retail.”

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