Description
Durex has partnered with rap artists to debut a full-length track and music video “FYP (For Your Penis)” – a sex positive message designed to challenge the stereotype that size matters for great sex. The full length track and video responds to requests received by the brand after an initial TikTok video earlier this year receiving 3.7M views. In doing so, Durex has tapped into rap culture and TikTok to lead a conversation amongst a younger generation, educating audiences that it’s the “fit” that really matters, and reinforcing the importance of condoms for both protection and pleasure.
With a recent ‘out of control’ rise in STIs and an estimated half of new infections being contracted by those under 26 according to the CDC, Durex wanted to engage the open and curious Gen Z audience in an authentic way by meeting them where they spend their time, TikTok. Understanding the importance of rap culture in reaching this younger generation, the brand worked with artist That Kid CG, creating a song designed to educate, entertain and spark conversation.
Durex is looking to redefine the term “FYP” as a direct result of consumers’ response to “Rhythmic ASMR” TikTok post. Following comments such as “why is this on my FYP” (‘For You Page’ on TikTok), the brand listened to the consumer and, together with advertising agency VaynerMedia, released “The Real Meaning of FYP,” a short rap that resulted in 3.7 million organic views, 18.4 thousand shares, and increased their TikTok followers by over 27 thousand. Most importantly, the virality ignited a conversation around penis size and sex. The consumer engagement and resulting dialogue inspired the full-length “FYP’’ song and corresponding video.
“After seeing the excitement from viewers on TikTok, I was thrilled to use my creative expertise to release a longer version of ‘FYP’ to further tackle the shame and stigma around penis size and sex,” shared That Kid CG. “Each verse shows FYP from a new perspective. Durex is there for your penis, for your pleasure and for your partner. In a right FIT for you.”
This professional campaign titled 'FYP' was published in United States in October, 2022. It was created for the brand: Durex, by ad agency: VaynerMedia. This Integrated medium campaign is related to the Health industry and contains 1 media asset. It was submitted over 2 years ago.
Credits
Client: Reckitt Benckiser
CEO, Reckitt-Benckiser Laxman Narasimhan
SVP, Global Category Growth Officer Olga Osminkina-Jones
Head of House of Durex James Vickerstaff
Senior Brand Manager Mathilde Capart
Global Brand Marketing Manager Nicolò Scala
Global Head of Content & Publishing David Lopez-Rotzetter
Global Marketing & Communication Lewis Taffs
Associate Brand Manager Luc Ponvert
Agency: VaynerMedia
Chief Creative Officer Rob Lenois
Executive Creative Director Aaron Howe
Group Creative Director Mark Krajan
Senior Creator Katie Haller
Senior Creator Danny Chamberlain
Creator Craig Lashley
Chief Strategy Officer Wanda Pogue
SVP, Strategy Georgie Ramamurthy
VP, Strategy Landon Brown
Senior Strategist Joshua Goodman
Strategist Ahmed Sabih
Managing Director Lisa Buckley
SVP, Client Services Jonathan Murtaugh
Vice President Shahaab Quraishi
Account Director Franziska Pugh
Account Executive Issa Peña
Director, Project Management Jocelyn Liang
Senior Project Manager Anna Guo
Sr. Producer Stephen Sislen
Production Company: Harlem Roots Productions
Director: Wheaton Simis
E.P./Managing Partner: Rodney Byerson
Post Production Facility: Eva Nosidam Los Angeles
Editor: Sean Barrett
Executive Producer: Bobby Wittenberg