Sneaker Brand Autry Campaign Salutes US Tennis Legend Bob Lutz & Captures ‘What It Takes to Be a Legend’

To celebrate US tennis legend and brand ambassador Bob Lutz’s 75th birthday whilst simultaneously leveraging the 2022 US Open, footwear focused sports brand Autry rolled out a film tribute to the American tennis icon titled “The Man, The Legend, And Now The Shoe”.   The 60-second spot, amplified across the brand’s digital and social platforms,… Continue reading Sneaker Brand Autry Campaign Salutes US Tennis Legend Bob Lutz & Captures ‘What It Takes to Be a Legend’

Golf Apparel Company MR.MA Launches One-Armed Hoodie To Support Vets & The Simpson Cup

MR. MA, a year-old golf apparel company based in Austin (Texas), supports injured military veteran golfers and others ‘who’ve persevered and inspire’ and in September launched a social and PR campaign promoting a new One-Armed Hoodie for amputee vets.   All proceeds from the hoodie benefit The Simpson Cup: the annual Ryder Cup styled tournament… Continue reading Golf Apparel Company MR.MA Launches One-Armed Hoodie To Support Vets & The Simpson Cup

Colgate ‘Sound Of A Smile’ Leverages AFL Tie-Up To Remind Australians Footy Is For Everyone

Colgate continued to activate its AFL sponsorship rights through its ‘Smile Strong’ brand platform via a campaign called ‘The Sound of a Smile’ which highlighting one athlete’s experience – deaf QAFLW athlete Jamie Howell.   ‘Sound of a Smile’ sets out to celebrate optimism and team-spirit in Australia’s best loved sport by exploring what’s it… Continue reading Colgate ‘Sound Of A Smile’ Leverages AFL Tie-Up To Remind Australians Footy Is For Everyone

Adidas 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup Kit Drop Targets Gen Z In Physical & Social Hotspots

Adidas primarily targeted the Gen Z demographic with the collective physical and social launch of its new FIFA Men’s World Cup by hiding the strips in plain sight at Gen Z cultural hotspots around the world so young fans could discover them for themselves.   The Qatar 2022 national federation kit campaign launch, developed in… Continue reading Adidas 2022 FIFA Men’s World Cup Kit Drop Targets Gen Z In Physical & Social Hotspots

NFL Kicks Off The 2022/3 Season With Integrated ‘It Feels Good To Football’ Campaign

On 6 September, three days prior to kickoff, the NFL hyped the 2022/3 season with an integrated OTT campaign called ‘It Feels Good To Football’.   Created in harness with agency 72andSunny Los Angeles, the campaign was spearheaded by a kickoff spot set to Dr Dre’s 1999 ‘Still DRE’ and built around a star-studded pep… Continue reading NFL Kicks Off The 2022/3 Season With Integrated ‘It Feels Good To Football’ Campaign

Coca-Cola Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2022 Global Activation By ‘Believing In Real Magic’

Official FIFA partner Coca-Cola launched its Qatar 2022 Men’s World Cup campaign on 31 August with a burst of digital spots building brand buzz and pre-tournament excitement around the world running under the title ‘Believing In Magic’.   ‘Believing is Magic’ is a manifestation of Coca-Cola’s umbrella ‘Real Magic’ brand platform (which debuted in 2021)… Continue reading Coca-Cola Kicks Off FIFA World Cup 2022 Global Activation By ‘Believing In Real Magic’

Sports Direct, COPA90 & England Stars ‘Girls Don’t Like Football’ Women’s Euros Equality Campaign

Sports retailer Sports Direct teamed up with football-focused creative and media company Copa90 to champion soccer equality and inclusivity via a multi-million-pound integrated campaign called ‘Girls Don’t Like Football, We Love It!’.   Rolling out across the UK in June and July and built around its ambassador alliances with former and current England Football stars,… Continue reading Sports Direct, COPA90 & England Stars ‘Girls Don’t Like Football’ Women’s Euros Equality Campaign

Tom Hiddleston Fronts Formula E & UNICEF ‘Take A Breath’ Sustainability Campaign

On 20 July, Formula E and UNICEF launch a global sustainability campaign called ‘Take a Breath’ spearheaded by a short film starring actor and UNICEF ambassador Tom Hiddleston.   The initiative sets out to highlight the impact air pollution has on children and to provide advice to consumers and businesses on steps they can take to improve it.… Continue reading Tom Hiddleston Fronts Formula E & UNICEF ‘Take A Breath’ Sustainability Campaign

Man Utd & Adidas 2022/23 Away Kit ‘Upside Down / Melbourne Tram’ Launch On Tour ‘Down Under’

Adidas and Manchester United FC launched the club’s 2022/23 away kit on its promotional tour of Australia immediately ahead of a pre-season friendly against Premier League rivals Crystal Palace at Melbourne’s MCG with a mass event, transport stunt and upside down dressing room recreation.   All set for game ✌️ Down Under #MUFC || #MUTOUR22… Continue reading Man Utd & Adidas 2022/23 Away Kit ‘Upside Down / Melbourne Tram’ Launch On Tour ‘Down Under’

UEFA Partner TikTok Leverages Euro 2022 By Extending Its #SwipeOutHate Initiative

TikTok, an official sponsor of UEFA Euro 2022, linked up with influencers, pundits and creators to produce a series of social videos themed around #SwipeOutHate which aims to combat negativity around the tournament.   TikTok teamed up with BBC presenter and former England right back Alex Scott (@alexscott), current Lioness stars Mary Earps (@1maryearps) and… Continue reading UEFA Partner TikTok Leverages Euro 2022 By Extending Its #SwipeOutHate Initiative

Puma Brazil Highlights Inequality In Sports Via ‘The UnLevel Playing Field’

Puma Brazil sought to highlight gender inequality in sport in general and in football in particular in Spring 2022 through an experiential initially which literally created an ‘UnLevel Playing Field / ‘Joga Na Subida’.   Brand research found that women’s sport in Brazil and around the world is often marginalised, usually underfunded and sometimes simply… Continue reading Puma Brazil Highlights Inequality In Sports Via ‘The UnLevel Playing Field’

ASICS Australian ‘Live Uplifted’ Campaign Fronted By The Block TV Star Keith Schleiger

Keith Schleiger, the frontman of Aussie TV show The Block and new sportswear brand endorser, heads a country-specific strand of ASICS global ‘Live Uplifted’ campaign which encourages Aussies to get moving   The campaign, created with agency Lampoon Group, sees the nation’s favourite reality renovation show foreman (widely known as ‘The Blockinator’) seek to encourage… Continue reading ASICS Australian ‘Live Uplifted’ Campaign Fronted By The Block TV Star Keith Schleiger