2026

NYX Awards - 2026 Gold Winner Winner: Critical Mass

The Bar

Entrant Company

Critical Mass

Category

Website / Food & Beverage

Client's Name

Diageo

Country / Region

United Kingdom

Experience Level

Agency

About The Entry

Diageo’s platform, The Bar, brought together premium spirit brands, but was a fragmented collection across markets, technology, and strategy. The rebrand positioned the entire portfolio from being brand-led to being occasion-led—becoming a bartender instead of a retailer. We created strong brand consistency for The Bar while still retaining flexibility for individual brands, resulting in a balanced system that harmonized consistency and customization. What emerged was a curated collection of 50+ ingredients and editorial expertise—no longer competing but mixing together for something greater.

Featured Media

2026
Marketing Campaign
NYX Awards 2026 Winner - Complete by SAP Concur and Amex GBT, Sarankco Creative Studio
gold
winner

Entrant Company

Sarankco Creative Studio

Category

Marketing Campaign / Product Launch

Country / Region

United States

2026
Social Media
NYX Awards 2026 Winner - Schlage Instagram Partnership, Critical Mass & Havas ATTN
gold
winner

Entrant Company

Critical Mass & Havas ATTN

Category

Social Media / Social Influencer Marketing

Country / Region

United States

2026
Website
NYX Awards 2026 Winner - SFC Group | Seriously | Website, SFC Group
gold
winner

Entrant Company

SFC Group

Category

Website / Self-Promotion

Country / Region

United States

2026
Video
NYX Awards 2026 Winner - Saving the Savers, Design House Collective Inc.
gold
winner

Entrant Company

Design House Collective Inc.

Category

Video / Cause / Awareness

Country / Region

Canada