Three of the NBA biggest stars front a new campaign for Hulu’s live sports content that blatantly focuses on their reasons for appearing in the creative – they are being paid for it and they want the money. Titled ‘Hulu Sellouts’, the campaign’s broadcast debut came during the 2019 NBA All-Star telecast and was… Continue reading NBA Stars ‘Sell Out’ To Hulu In All-Star Ads That Highlight Brand/Endorser Transparency Trend
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‘Kobe Challenge’ Fronts Asian Lenovo K900 Launch
Lenovo launches its K900 smartphone in a multi-market Asian campaign fronted by NBA superstar Kobe Bryant called ‘The Everyday Kobe Challenge’. The umbrella idea, based around Bryant’s reputation for dramatic 3-pointers, is a simple one – shoot hoops the Kobe way and win a smartphone. One strand of the campaign sees Lenovo challenge… Continue reading ‘Kobe Challenge’ Fronts Asian Lenovo K900 Launch
Mirror Court Glitz Launches Adidas/McCartney Tennis Line
Adidas’ new Stella McCartney women’s tennis collection was launched with an innovative event that saw several leading players appear on a mirror tennis court. The glitzy launch on what must be the shiniest tennis court ever built formed a kaleidoscopic visual effect – thus creating a fashionable and fascinating set of images. McCartney’s… Continue reading Mirror Court Glitz Launches Adidas/McCartney Tennis Line
Pepsi’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Beyonce Teaser Tweet
Pepsi and the NFL have tweeted a Super Bowl teaser image of superstar Beyonce, with the Big Game’s date painted on her face. The promotional photo as good as confirms rumours that the Grammy Award winning ‘Single Ladies’ singer will front the game’s Pepsi-sponsored Halftime Show. When Pepsi signed a 10-year $2.3bn NFL sponsorship… Continue reading Pepsi’s Super Bowl Halftime Show Beyonce Teaser Tweet
Nike Golf Sign Rory Mcllroy & Launch ‘No Cup Is Safe’ Ad
One of the worst kept secrets in sports marketing is a secret no more – Northern Ireland’s Rory Mcllroy has been unveiled as Nike’s newest superstar ambassador with a deal that seems likely to be the most lucrative British sporting deal ever. Announced in Abu Dhabi with its very own set of creative assets… Continue reading Nike Golf Sign Rory Mcllroy & Launch ‘No Cup Is Safe’ Ad
Pepsi NFL Anthems Continues Sport/Music Blend Trend
The 2012/13 competition saw soft drinks behemoth Pepsi kick off the first season of its astonishing new 10-year, $2.3bn deal – one of the largest sports sponsorship deals in history. The new partnership sees Pepsi expand its NFL from three brands to five, with Tropicana and Quaker Oats added to its team that already includes Pepsi,… Continue reading Pepsi NFL Anthems Continues Sport/Music Blend Trend
