Kia’s #CarryYourDream Promotes Euro 2016 Match Ball Carrier Competition

A spearhead international TV commercial for Kia’s ‘Carry Your Dream’ campaign introduces the latest version of the UEFA car sponsor’s ‘official match ball carrier’ competition for Euro 2016.   The core spot – The Story Of One Dream – launched in early April and its narrative follows the story of football loving kid Kirill, who’s… Continue reading Kia’s #CarryYourDream Promotes Euro 2016 Match Ball Carrier Competition

Super Bowl 50: Activative Top 5 > Silly TV Spots

If the dominant tone of last year’s Big Game commercials was sombre and serious, the most popular approach for Super Bowl 50 was fun and silliness.   The majority of brands that spend $5m on 30-seconds of ad space decided to try and put a smile of fans’ faces.   The two most common comic… Continue reading Super Bowl 50: Activative Top 5 > Silly TV Spots

Rafa-Led Kia Sportage Work Blends X-Men Partnership & Aussie Open Sponsorship

In a repeat of its 2015 strategy, Kia again links its X-Men Apocalypse movie tie-in with its top tier Australian Open tennis tournament sponsorship in a new campaign fronted by Rafael Nadal.   This initiative sees the auto brand blend properties from its entertainment partnership and sports sponsorship portfolios into a single athlete ambassador led… Continue reading Rafa-Led Kia Sportage Work Blends X-Men Partnership & Aussie Open Sponsorship

NBA Super Star LeBron James Really Does Drive A Kia Says #FitForAKing

The NBA’s biggest name addresses the doubters and sceptics in a new Kia campaign that aims to convince that the Cavalier’s star really does drive a Kia.   The latest integrated campaign in LeBron’s ongoing celebrity endorsement series for the Korean car manufacturer (and official automotive partner of the NBA) is led by three new… Continue reading NBA Super Star LeBron James Really Does Drive A Kia Says #FitForAKing

Blake Griffin In ‘The Zone’ For Kia’s NBA TV-Led Tip-Off Activation

Long-time Kia NBA pitchman Blake Griffin returns to the league’s automotive sponsor’s new season campaign with four fresh commercials for the new Optima.   Continuing the tongue-in-cheek tone of previous executions, this campaign’s creative brings everyday people into the narrative.   The kickoff ‘Next Level’’ spot, which debuted during the Kia NBA Tip-Off game, features… Continue reading Blake Griffin In ‘The Zone’ For Kia’s NBA TV-Led Tip-Off Activation

Kia Uses Supermodel To Sell NFL Fans Soccer For 1 Month

Kia Motors America deploys Brazilian supermodel Adriana Lima to front a campaign that aims to convert US NFL fans into football/futbol fans for the FIFA World Cup.   The initiative is led by three new (somewhat sexist) TV spots: two promoting the Kia Sorento – ‘Man Cave’     and ‘Sports Bar’,     and one the Kia… Continue reading Kia Uses Supermodel To Sell NFL Fans Soccer For 1 Month

Kia’s ‘Game On’ Australian Open Mobile App Serve Game

Korean car brand Kia, the title sponsor of the Australian Open, launched its ‘Game On’ app in time for the tennis tournament which enables consumers to simulate returning a high-speed tennis serve live.   Using their TV screens as a court and their smartphones as a racquet, the serve in question belongs to Australia player… Continue reading Kia’s ‘Game On’ Australian Open Mobile App Serve Game

Kia’s Australian Open ‘Fan Of The Day’ Photo Campaign

As the first tennis major of the year grinds into gear, Australian Open major sponsor Kia Motors are inviting tennis fans to join its Fan Of The Day image-led initiative and boost engagement and excitement. Every day throughout the tournament Kia is looking for the most conspicuous and enthusiastic fans at Melbourne Park and awarding… Continue reading Kia’s Australian Open ‘Fan Of The Day’ Photo Campaign

Kia Likes Its Aussie Open 3D Augmented Reality App

  Kia’s 2012 Australian Open activation featured a range of initiatives and events, but most of them were linked digitally to its global brand campaign ‘I Like It’.   Kia has sponsored the Australian Open for more than a decade after originally aligning the brand to the competition back in 2002 It has a range… Continue reading Kia Likes Its Aussie Open 3D Augmented Reality App