When is Cinco (5) de Mayo?

For Olé Mexican Foods and La Banderita, we flipped the script on Cinco de Mayo—turning a trending moment into a culturally-rich, crave-worthy content campaign. The result? 15x organic traffic, 8.5M tortillas sold, and growth nearly 2x faster than the category in just 4 weeks. When bold creative meets cultural insight, you don’t just see the impact—you taste it.

Client

Olé Mexican Foods, La Banderita

Duration

6 months

Date

Nov 13, 2024

When is Cinco (5) de Mayo?

For Olé Mexican Foods and La Banderita, we flipped the script on Cinco de Mayo—turning a trending moment into a culturally-rich, crave-worthy content campaign. The result? 15x organic traffic, 8.5M tortillas sold, and growth nearly 2x faster than the category in just 4 weeks. When bold creative meets cultural insight, you don’t just see the impact—you taste it.

Client

Olé Mexican Foods, La Banderita

Duration

6 months

Date

Nov 13, 2024

“We tapped into what people were already searching for and gave it meaning, flavor, and impact.”

Sebastián Gonzáles

CSO & Partner

“We tapped into what people were already searching for and gave it meaning, flavor, and impact.”

Sebastián Gonzáles

CSO & Partner

This project proved how a trending question—“When is Cinco de Mayo?”—can spark a cultural shift when met with the right mix of insight and creativity. By turning search behavior into snackable, educational content, we helped Olé and La Banderita own the moment. The campaign not only reshaped perceptions but drove real results: massive engagement, record tortilla sales, and a 15x spike in organic traffic—all in just 4 weeks.

This project proved how a trending question—“When is Cinco de Mayo?”—can spark a cultural shift when met with the right mix of insight and creativity. By turning search behavior into snackable, educational content, we helped Olé and La Banderita own the moment. The campaign not only reshaped perceptions but drove real results: massive engagement, record tortilla sales, and a 15x spike in organic traffic—all in just 4 weeks.

Creative сhallenges

Turning a misunderstood, often stereotyped celebration into a moment of cultural clarity—without losing the fun. We had to strike the perfect balance: educate without lecturing, entertain without diluting the message.

The result was a seamless user experience that empowered individuals to share on their own terms—boosting trust, engagement, and long-term retention from day one.

Creative сhallenges

Turning a misunderstood, often stereotyped celebration into a moment of cultural clarity—without losing the fun. We had to strike the perfect balance: educate without lecturing, entertain without diluting the message.

The result was a seamless user experience that empowered individuals to share on their own terms—boosting trust, engagement, and long-term retention from day one.

User experience focus

The user experience was designed to feel intuitive, seamless, and human from the first tap. Every interaction—from content discovery to sharing and settings—was crafted to reduce friction and enhance flow. We prioritized clarity, accessibility, and emotional connection to ensure users not only understood how to use the platform, but genuinely enjoyed the experience.

The result? A user journey that feels effortless yet intentional—one that keeps people engaged, coming back, and feeling in control every step of the way.

User experience focus

The user experience was designed to feel intuitive, seamless, and human from the first tap. Every interaction—from content discovery to sharing and settings—was crafted to reduce friction and enhance flow. We prioritized clarity, accessibility, and emotional connection to ensure users not only understood how to use the platform, but genuinely enjoyed the experience.

The result? A user journey that feels effortless yet intentional—one that keeps people engaged, coming back, and feeling in control every step of the way.

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Let’s bring your vision to life

Hola, Mario here! Thanks for exploring our website, any questions? Let me your info here and me and my team will reach out to you as soon as possible. We're happy to help!

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Mario Zuluaga

Founder & VP of New Business

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Let’s bring your vision to life

Hola, Mario here! Thanks for exploring our website, any questions? Let me your info here and me and my team will reach out to you as soon as possible. We're happy to help!

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Mario Zuluaga

Founder & VP of New Business

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