Saucony’s ‘The Marathumb Challenge’ Incentivises People To Run As Far As They Scroll

The Marathumb Challenge

The second half of January saw sportswear and lifestyle brand Saucony launch ‘The Marathumb Challenge’: a digital-to-physical initiative aimed at incentivising people to run distances that match how far their scroll on their phone – and promote the brand’s new Ride 17 Sneakers. The campaign was a response to a recent ‘rising screen time’ study,… Continue reading Saucony’s ‘The Marathumb Challenge’ Incentivises People To Run As Far As They Scroll

NFL Partner Captain Morgan Leads Fans On Season-Long ‘Follow The Captain’ Scavenger Hunt

Captain Morgan, the official spiced rum sponsor of the NFL, launched a new campaign on 14 September fronted by Victor Cruz and Action Bronson incentivising fans to take part in a mixed real-world and social scavenger hunt facilitated through hidden QR codes.   Timed to leverage the start of the 2023/24 football season, consumers are… Continue reading NFL Partner Captain Morgan Leads Fans On Season-Long ‘Follow The Captain’ Scavenger Hunt

NFL & Snapchat team-Up To Celebrate 2023 Football Season Kick-Off Via AR Lens

To celebrate the 2023 football season kick-off, the NFL partnered with Snapchat for an on augmented reality lens experience aimed at stoking supporter excitement by enabling them to virtually wear team jerseys, to create a virtual bobblehead, play cornhole, tailgate, enter a commentator contest and even purchase official NFL merchandise.   The refreshed ‘NFL Kickoff Jersey Lens’ is customizable… Continue reading NFL & Snapchat team-Up To Celebrate 2023 Football Season Kick-Off Via AR Lens

Vodafone, IRFU & Andy Farrell ‘Power Of Us: Connections You Can Always Rely On’ Leverages 2023 RWC

To leverage Vodafone’s primary partnership with the Ireland Rugby Football Union (IRFU) as the 2023 Rugby World Cup kicks off, the telco and broadband provider launched a fresh iteration of its long-running #TeamOfUs activation called ‘Connections You Can Always Rely On’ which goes to the heart of what makes the current squad special and champions… Continue reading Vodafone, IRFU & Andy Farrell ‘Power Of Us: Connections You Can Always Rely On’ Leverages 2023 RWC

Visa’s Immersive ‘Visa Freestyler’ Gaming Experience Celebrates FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup

Visa created an immersive, pixel stream, mobile gaming experience called ‘Visa Freestyler’ to celebrating women’s football and enhance its FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup global activation programme.   Developed in harness with Sydney based creative studio T&DA, ‘Visa Freestyler’ is an interactive football juggling/keepy-uppy game: powered by Meta’s Infinite Window technology, it provides a fun… Continue reading Visa’s Immersive ‘Visa Freestyler’ Gaming Experience Celebrates FIFA 2023 Women’s World Cup

OKX Launches Interactive Man City FC Metaverse Campaign To Inspire Fans To ‘Play For The City’

OKX and Manchester City Launch Avatar Campaign

Manchester City FC partner OKX worked with Yahoo to roll out a metaverse campaign on the Ready Player Me platform revolving around interactive avatars and featuring leading players to inspire fans to ‘Play For the City’.   The Web3 tech and crypto exchange company and official club training kit partner’s augmented reality (AI) experience, hubbed… Continue reading OKX Launches Interactive Man City FC Metaverse Campaign To Inspire Fans To ‘Play For The City’

Nike Air Max Gold Bullet Promoted Via Futuristic 3D ‘Born From Tomorrow’ App Spot

The start of February saw the US sportswear behemoth launch a Nike Air campaign for the new ‘Air Max 97 Gold Bullet’ sneakers via a sci-fi style, 3D spot called ‘Born From Tomorrow’.   Launched on Nike’s SNKRS app and created with Ballistic directors Tibz & Ferratche, the colourful, neon, metallic and futuristic digital campaign take… Continue reading Nike Air Max Gold Bullet Promoted Via Futuristic 3D ‘Born From Tomorrow’ App Spot

Visa’s Qatar 22 Multi-Phase Activation Spearheaded By ‘For Fans Everywhere’ & ‘Masters Of Movement’

Visa, the Official Payments Technology Partner of FIFA, activated its sponsorship around Qatar 2022 through an integrated, multi-phase ‘For Fans Everywhere’ campaign that spanned an international hero TV ad, social content, plus a variety contactless payment options at the tournament itself.   ‘Visa. For Fans Everywhere’ was built around the power that fans have and… Continue reading Visa’s Qatar 22 Multi-Phase Activation Spearheaded By ‘For Fans Everywhere’ & ‘Masters Of Movement’

KFC Thailand’s Qatar 2022 ‘Checking For Chicken’ VAR Promo Turns Checks Into Time Limited Coupons

KFC Thailand leveraged spiking soccer interest around the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup through an app-based promotion called ‘Checking For Chicken’ which produces limited time offer digital coupons each time there is a VAR check during the tournament. These coupons automatically pop up in the app each time the referee makes the VAR Check signal.… Continue reading KFC Thailand’s Qatar 2022 ‘Checking For Chicken’ VAR Promo Turns Checks Into Time Limited Coupons

O2’s ‘Red Roses: An England Rugby Dream’ Leverages England Rugby Partnership Around The Women’s Rugby World Cup

Seeking to shine the spotlight on the world’s top ranked women’s international rugby union side England, Rugby Football Association (RFU) primary partner O2 rolled out an integrated, multi-channel campaign titled ‘Red Roses: An England Rugby Dream’ ahead of the 2021 Rugby World Cup.   Working in harness with creative agency VCCP London and M&C Saatchi… Continue reading O2’s ‘Red Roses: An England Rugby Dream’ Leverages England Rugby Partnership Around The Women’s Rugby World Cup

Nike Celebrated 50 Years With An Immersive In-Store AR Archive Experience

To celebrate Nike’s 50th anniversary, the US sportswear behemoth teamed up with LA-based creative company BUCK to bring 50 years of iconic athletic artefacts into an accessible, augmented reality (AR) experience for people in Nike stores worldwide.   The initiative’s objective was to capture the spirit of DNA (Department of Nike Archives) and the in-store experience featured… Continue reading Nike Celebrated 50 Years With An Immersive In-Store AR Archive Experience

NFL ‘Minute To Kick Off’ Sees Crown Royal, Uber Eats & Ed Reed Link To Reward Delivery Drivers

NFL partner Crown Royal kicked off its second year as the league’s first-ever whisky sponsor with an activation titled ‘A Minute To The Kick Off’ that saw it partner with Uber Eats for an initiative that helps fans celebrate game day whilst giving back to couriers, delivery drivers and the hospitality industry.   Crown Royal… Continue reading NFL ‘Minute To Kick Off’ Sees Crown Royal, Uber Eats & Ed Reed Link To Reward Delivery Drivers