Adidas ‘Impossible Rondo’ CGI Digital OOH Stunt Activates World Cup, Messi & Argentina Tie-Ups

FIFA, Argentina and Lionel Messi sponsor Adidas celebrated the team and player’s 2022 Men’s World Cup with virtual stunt CGI billboard in Dubai that went global and viral and generated more than 250m organic views.   Territory: Dubai / Global   Agency: Vertex, Havas Middle East & TBWA     Objective   As part of… Continue reading Adidas ‘Impossible Rondo’ CGI Digital OOH Stunt Activates World Cup, Messi & Argentina Tie-Ups

Belgian Newspaper De Morgen Deploys AI To Create ‘Dream World Cup Final’

Working with Brussels-based creative agency mortierbrigade, leading Belgium newspaper De Morgan offered a critique of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup tournament with a marketing initiative called ‘Dream World Cup Final’ which championed everything and everyone fans were not allowed to see during the tournament’s showpiece event.   The campaign footage featured representatives of all… Continue reading Belgian Newspaper De Morgen Deploys AI To Create ‘Dream World Cup Final’

VIVO Activates Qatar 2022 Smartphone Sponsorship Via Multi-Stage ‘Give It A Shot’ Initiative

Vivo activated its six-year FIFA sponsorship through a multi-stage, multi-platform campaign called ‘Give It A Shot’ which celebrated the tournament, boosted global brand awareness and promoted its new X Fold+ foldable device and X80 Pro.   As well as supplying smartphones to the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup staff, #vivogiveitashot sought to connect passionate football… Continue reading VIVO Activates Qatar 2022 Smartphone Sponsorship Via Multi-Stage ‘Give It A Shot’ Initiative

Pepsi Max & Soccer Icon Ronaldinho Reveal Branded, Custom-Created ‘Nutmeg Foosball Table’

To leverage spiking soccer interest around the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup and ambush fierce rival and official Qatar 2022 sponsor Coca-Cola, PepsiCo’s Pepsi Max brand teamed up with Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho to unveil is custom-created, branded ‘Nutmeg Foosball Table’.   A highly creative and skillful attacking midfielder Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known… Continue reading Pepsi Max & Soccer Icon Ronaldinho Reveal Branded, Custom-Created ‘Nutmeg Foosball Table’

Ecuador’s Pycca Store Leverages Qatar 2022 Via ‘Think Soccer Live Soccer’ Campaign

To leverage football fever across the country as the Ecuador national team compete at Qatar 2022, home electronics retailer Pycca linked up with creative agency MullenLowe Delta at the start of December for a print and social media, graphic led campaign called ‘Think Soccer, Live Soccer’.   The inventive, yet simple execution is part of… Continue reading Ecuador’s Pycca Store Leverages Qatar 2022 Via ‘Think Soccer Live Soccer’ Campaign

Brazil’s Betano Leverages Qatar 2022 Via Animated Campaign Showing Where ‘Every Success Starts’

Brazilian leisure and entertainment brand Betano leveraged spiking soccer interest around the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup with an integrated campaign inviting fans to have a flutter at Qatar 2022.   The multi-channel blended live action and animation campaign sets out to tell a story of resilience, faith and victory which resembles the attitude, commitment… Continue reading Brazil’s Betano Leverages Qatar 2022 Via Animated Campaign Showing Where ‘Every Success Starts’

Thiago Silva, Julian Alvarez & Diego Lainez Show Grit & Determination In Rexona/Degree Spots

The Unilever owned deodorant has been sold under various brand names around the world – including Rexona (Australia), Sure (UK) and Degree (USA) – leveraged spiking soccer interest around the globe driven by Qatar 2022 through an international campaign fronted by famous football ambassadors Thiago Silva, Julian Alvarez and Diego Lainez.   The action-packed, multi-market… Continue reading Thiago Silva, Julian Alvarez & Diego Lainez Show Grit & Determination In Rexona/Degree Spots

#GolDoBrasil Sees VW Send 7 ‘Gols’ To Germany As Payback For Brazil’s 7-1 2014 World Cup Loss

The most popular car in Brazil is the Volkswagen (VW Gol) – the Portuguese word for Goal – and, to support the national team at the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup, VW Brazil sent seven Brazilian-made, 2014 edition Gols back to Germany to ‘reset the balance of the footballing universe’ in reference to the infamous… Continue reading #GolDoBrasil Sees VW Send 7 ‘Gols’ To Germany As Payback For Brazil’s 7-1 2014 World Cup Loss

BeIN SPORTS Promotes Its Qatar 2022 Coverage Via French ‘Experience 100% World Cup’ Campaign

The official broadcaster of the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup in France, beIN SPORTS, promoted its rights, coverage and its position as the only TV channel in France to broadcast all 64 matches of the tournament through a call centre focused campaign called ‘Experience 100% World Cup’.   The campaign’s aim was to drive awareness… Continue reading BeIN SPORTS Promotes Its Qatar 2022 Coverage Via French ‘Experience 100% World Cup’ Campaign

TAB Helps Prepare The Country For The Football World Cup In New Campaign Via Chemistry

It might be rugby that dominates the New Zealand sporting landscape, but now that the Black Ferns have retained the Women’s World Cup, TAB changed the focus to football with a campaign looking forward to the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup with a campaign called ‘It’s Football Time’.   The marketing burst, created and executed… Continue reading TAB Helps Prepare The Country For The Football World Cup In New Campaign Via Chemistry

Footballers Kiss In NGO/Agency Repost To Qatar’s Anti-LGBTQI+ & #OneLove Stance

A joint social movement style campaign from ad agency Serviceplan House of Communication Spain, COGAM (a Madrid-based LGBTQI+ NGO) and Polish studio Game-Changer leveraged the 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup and challenged host nation Qatar’s human rights via a gamer-focused, digital-first initiative called #LoveWinsQatar.   Amidst the tidal wave of Qatar 2022 criticism – focusing… Continue reading Footballers Kiss In NGO/Agency Repost To Qatar’s Anti-LGBTQI+ & #OneLove Stance

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’