Seagram’s Escapes Sparks a Dating Revolution for Short Kings Everywhere

Seagram’s Escapes is leaning into culture and challenging traditional dating norms with the launch of Short King Week, designed to celebrate confidence, individuality, and flavor, with a playful nod to one of the internet’s most iconic dating archetypes: Short Kings – men that are short in stature, but tall on swagger.

Running from May 1st (5’1”) to May 7th (5’7”), the average height of Short Kings, the campaign highlights Seagram’s Escapes 7.5oz 'short cans' - a scaled-down version of two of the brand’s top-performing SKUs: Jamaican Me Happy and Blueberry Acai Lemonade. These short cans serve as both a visual metaphor and a social-ready storytelling device, landing the idea that 'big flavour comes in small packages.' Consumers can look for these short cans in their markets.

“We saw an opportunity to take a light hearted internet trend and give it real substance, challenging dating norms and celebrating confidence in a way only Seagram’s Escapes could,” said Founders CCO Checha Agost Carreño.

The campaign, concepted and executed by Founders agency, comes to life through multiple channels, starting with a custom Miami activation complete with sampling bar, branded photo installations, and barstools. Each stool varies in height to reflect the spectrum of partner sizes, offering Short Kings a moment to sit tall and own their confidence.

To drive further cultural traction, Seagram’s Escapes will seed the limited-edition cans through influencer kits styled as royal treasure chests, featuring crowned aluminium wraps and content-ready props. A content shoot will capture talent and guests as they engage with the experience, adding a layer of social storytelling to the campaign’s earned and owned rollout.

The initiative continues into the summer with a 'Short King Shallow End Sweepstakes,' activating during Memorial Day Weekend and beyond. In a cheeky twist, Seagram’s Escapes will 'sponsor' the shallow end of pool parties - because, as the brand puts it, '6 feet is for pool depth, not dating standards.' Consumers can enter to win a Short King Shallow End Party Kit, complete with short-king-sized floaties, crowned cans, and pool gear designed to keep the good vibes high and the water levels low.

“Short King Week is more than a clever moment - it’s a natural extension of our Escape the Flavorless platform,” said Jaime Polisoto, brand director at Seagram’s Escapes. “We believe in celebrating confidence in all forms and this campaign lets us do that in a way that’s bold, playful and deeply in tune with the culture our consumers live in.”

From design to delivery, Short King Week is a case study in how brands can meaningfully participate in culture, without taking themselves too seriously.

“In a business that worships big ideas, it was refreshing to work on a ‘small’ one. None of it would’ve happened without a brand team as sharp, collaborative, and game for weird ideas as Seagram’s Escapes,” said Founders creative directors Kristin Mizushima and Katie Reid.