EE Extends Hope Utd Initiative To Tackle Online Sexist Hate Via ‘Not Her Problem’

Telecoms brand and ‘home nations’ football association partner EE has selected another Hope United squad to tackle online sexist hate with a new campaign launched to leverage spiking interest in women’s football centred around UEFA Euro 2022.   The BT-owned mobile telco brand launched the initiative to leverage its partnerships with the four UK ‘home… Continue reading EE Extends Hope Utd Initiative To Tackle Online Sexist Hate Via ‘Not Her Problem’

Arsenal & England Legend Ian Wright Fronts Launch Campaign For Barclays ‘It All Starts With A Chance’

In the second half of June, UK bank Barclays launched a fresh wave of work backing its commitment to ensuring girls in England have equal access to football as boys with a campaign called ‘It All Starts With A Chance’ fronted by former Arsenal and England forward Ian Wright.   The campaign, which saw Barclays’… Continue reading Arsenal & England Legend Ian Wright Fronts Launch Campaign For Barclays ‘It All Starts With A Chance’

‘Our England’ Film Unveils The FA’s England Women’s UEFA Euro 2022 Squad

Late June saw singer-songwriter Joy Crookes team up with a crowd of celebrities and soccer stars for the launch of a film titled ‘Our England’ which both celebrates and reveals the England Women’s football squad for UEFA Women’s EURO 2022.   The commercial features a young girl in her bedroom opening up her Panini football… Continue reading ‘Our England’ Film Unveils The FA’s England Women’s UEFA Euro 2022 Squad

Castore Unveil New England Cricket ODI Kit & Collection Via ‘Disruption By Design’ Campaign

Mid May saw the partnership between ECB and sportswear brand Castore co-launch the new 2022 Official England Cricket One Day International (ODI) Kit and collection through a player-fronted campaign called ‘Disruption By Design’.   The fresh collection, designed by Castore in collaboration with a team England cricket stars – including Joe Root and Jos Buttler… Continue reading Castore Unveil New England Cricket ODI Kit & Collection Via ‘Disruption By Design’ Campaign

Beats By Dre Mural Supports Man Utd Star & Athlete Ambassador Marcus Rashford

A huge mural of Manchester United FC and England forward Marcus Rashford wearing Beats By Dre headphones was painted in the Shudehill area of Manchester in response to the widespread online abuse the footballer has received in recent months.   The OOH mural features a massive work of art by BBC art director Reuben Dangoor:… Continue reading Beats By Dre Mural Supports Man Utd Star & Athlete Ambassador Marcus Rashford

Reds Drop ‘LFC Heroes Club’ NFT-Led Digital Collectibles Initiative Tied To LFC Foundation

Seeking to offer fans a fun and innovative way to celebrate being a Liverpool FC supporter, the club launched an NFT collection at the end of March which featured digital illustrations of 24 men’s team players each bringing their individual and superhero characteristics to life.   To try and ensure the NFTs were accessible to… Continue reading Reds Drop ‘LFC Heroes Club’ NFT-Led Digital Collectibles Initiative Tied To LFC Foundation

England Stars Ask Grassroots Footballers To ‘Show Some Respect’ In New England Football Campaign

Launched in the last week of March, a new campaign from The Football Association (The FA) and England Football urges grassroots players across the country to ‘Show Some Respect’ and think about their behaviour on and off the pitch.   The campaign is spearheaded by a 10-strong online film series which see the players call… Continue reading England Stars Ask Grassroots Footballers To ‘Show Some Respect’ In New England Football Campaign

Telco O2 & England Rugby Stars Surprise School Via Hologram-Led PE Lesson

On 10 March, ahead of their Guinness Six Nations game against Ireland on 12 March, England Rugby sponsor O2 demonstrated the power of its 5G network by surprising schoolchildren with a world-first, virtual rugby physical education lesson taught by players Ellis Genge, Jack Nowell and Henry Slade – or at least by their life size… Continue reading Telco O2 & England Rugby Stars Surprise School Via Hologram-Led PE Lesson

Raheem Sterling Fronts Gillette Labs New Black & Green Exfoliating Razor Campaign

England and Manchester City FC forward Raheem Sterling is the face of a new Gillette Labs campaign in the UK which blends shaving and soccer skills to launch the brand’s new flagship men’s razor.   Sterling stars in the integrated campaign with multiple creative executions all graphically set against a design backdrop which reflects the… Continue reading Raheem Sterling Fronts Gillette Labs New Black & Green Exfoliating Razor Campaign

England & Wales Football Clubs Ditch Home Shirts To Highlight Homelessness For Shelter’s #NoHomeKit

A December #NoHomeKit cause initiative for UK homelessness charity Shelter created by specialist sport and entertainment agency Dark Horses united players, fans and the wider soccer community for the traditional Boxing Day matches.   According to the campaign’s supporting PR material, every 90 minutes 25 households become homeless in England alone. Thus, between the opening… Continue reading England & Wales Football Clubs Ditch Home Shirts To Highlight Homelessness For Shelter’s #NoHomeKit

Nike Marks Marcus Rashford’s Birthday, MBE & New Deal Via ‘Button Lane Football Pitch’

To coincide with the England and Manchester star’s 24th birthday and a new multi-year sportswear brand partnership, Nike saluted Marcus Rashford by unveiling a new football pitch and matching mural at his former primary school – Button Lane in Whythenshaw (South Manchester).   Officially opened on 3 November, the player led activation continues Nike’s existing… Continue reading Nike Marks Marcus Rashford’s Birthday, MBE & New Deal Via ‘Button Lane Football Pitch’

Marcus Rashford & Pan Macmillan Join BT ‘Hope United’ For Booked Led Eductaion Campaign Championing Multicultural Britain

Multiculturism is what puts the ‘Great’ into Great Britain according to a new film promoting a book-based educational strand of BT’s ‘Hope United’ initiative fronted by Marcus Rashford and backed by publisher Pan Macmillan.   The goal of BT’s ongoing ‘Hope United’ project is to fight against racism and online hate and this episode claims… Continue reading Marcus Rashford & Pan Macmillan Join BT ‘Hope United’ For Booked Led Eductaion Campaign Championing Multicultural Britain