On 26 August a new campaign called ‘Get Your TV Together’ features tennis super star Serena Williams in a mash up with iconic action films to bring to life DIRECTV’s ‘best of both worlds’ unique selling point – live and on-demand entertainment. Timed to leverage spiking tennis interest around the 2021 US Open and… Continue reading Serena Williams / Wonder Woman Front Action Packed Mashup Ad For DIRECTV Streaming Service
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Michelob Ultra ‘Save It, See It’ Project Supports Gender Equality In Sport, Media & Marketing
In late August Michelob Ultra launched a blended marketing, partnership and community cause initiative called ‘Save It, See It’ linking a variety of brand initiatives all focused on increasing the visibility of women’s sport. Linked to its promise that by 2025, 50% of its non-product-focused ad campaigns will feature female athletes or women’s sports… Continue reading Michelob Ultra ‘Save It, See It’ Project Supports Gender Equality In Sport, Media & Marketing
Michelob Ultra Marks Return Of Live Sports With ‘Greatest Comeback In Sports History’
Michelob Ultra celebrated the ‘Greatest Comeback In Sports History’ with a team of six superstar athletes plus a private jet to take winners of its sweepstakes to once-in-a-lifetime VIP sporting experiences. The brand’s six-strong ‘Team Ultra’ athlete ambassador team of Serena Williams, Anthony Davis, Alex Morgan, Jimmy Butler, Nneka Ogwumike and Brooks Koepka were all chosen because… Continue reading Michelob Ultra Marks Return Of Live Sports With ‘Greatest Comeback In Sports History’
Nike’s Mother’s Day ‘The Toughest Athletes’ Celebrates The Strength Of Women Athletes During Pregnancy & Early Motherhood
Nike posted a short film on Mother’s Day 2021 which showcases the strength of women during pregnancy and early motherhood and promotes the brand’s new maternity collection. The 60-second online video, called ‘The Toughest Athletes’, features a 20-strong team of brand ambassadors and pregnant amateur and everyday female athletes highlighting various stages of pregnancy… Continue reading Nike’s Mother’s Day ‘The Toughest Athletes’ Celebrates The Strength Of Women Athletes During Pregnancy & Early Motherhood
Messi, Jesus & Williams Front Gatorade’s Global ‘The Greatest Never Settle’ UCL Activation
March saw the launch of a new global Gatorade campaign called ‘The Greatest Never Settle’ which features stars from the sports drink brand’s endorser stable and highlights the brand’s ongoing commitment to inspire the next generation of athletes on their path to greatness. Launched to leverage the PepsiCo owned sport drink’s partnership with the… Continue reading Messi, Jesus & Williams Front Gatorade’s Global ‘The Greatest Never Settle’ UCL Activation
Nike ‘We Play Real’ #IWD Campaign Honours The Magic Of Black Women’s Accomplishments
Nike’s ‘We Play Real’ campaign, by Wieden + Kennedy Portland, launched on 7 March to leverage International Women’s Day 2021 and to promotes levelling the playing field for black female sports and women around the world. The hero spot honours the ‘seemingly magical’ accomplishments of black women by highlighting that their successes are not… Continue reading Nike ‘We Play Real’ #IWD Campaign Honours The Magic Of Black Women’s Accomplishments
Chase Starts Multi-Strand US Open Tennis Activation With ‘Sound Check > US Open Kick Off Concert’
Introduced by athlete ambassador Serena Williams and taking place on the evening of the tournament, US Open sponsor Chase (the consumer facing brand of US financial giant JP Morgan Chase) hosted a virtual kickoff concert featuring Khalid, Chloe x Halle and Kane Brown. A further example of the ongoing entertainment blending trend linking… Continue reading Chase Starts Multi-Strand US Open Tennis Activation With ‘Sound Check > US Open Kick Off Concert’
Nike Serves Up ‘You Can’t Stop Sisters’ Unity Ad As US Open 2020 Gets Under Way
As the US Open got under way in New York’s Flushing Meadows, Nike rolled out a new ad leveraging its long running partnership with the barrier breaking and record breaking Williams sisters. Conceptualised by long-time Nike agency conceptualised by Wieden+Kennedy and part of the sportswear behmoth’s ongoing ‘You Can’t Stop Sports’ platform (which links… Continue reading Nike Serves Up ‘You Can’t Stop Sisters’ Unity Ad As US Open 2020 Gets Under Way
Nike’s ‘Better’ Commercial Marks Kobe Bryant’s Birthday & Spearheads The Start Of Mamba Week
Nike dropped a tribute commercial to the late Kobe Bryant on 23 August to mark what would have been his 42nd birthday and to launch to start of ‘Mamba Week’. The 90-second spot, honours Bryant by urging all viewers to be ‘Better’ not only as athletes, but also as people. The video is narrated by… Continue reading Nike’s ‘Better’ Commercial Marks Kobe Bryant’s Birthday & Spearheads The Start Of Mamba Week
AELTC ‘Wimbledon Recreated’ Asks Fans To Recreate Memorable Tournament Moments
The world’s most famous tennis tournament may have been cancelled this year, but the All England Club (AELTC) launched a campaign on 10 June aimed at maintaining engagement with an interest in ‘Wimbledon’ despite the absence of on court action. Rights-owner AELTC’s initiative is built around some of the most memorable moments and traditions… Continue reading AELTC ‘Wimbledon Recreated’ Asks Fans To Recreate Memorable Tournament Moments
Nike Inspires The Comeback With LeBron & A-List Ambassador Led ‘Never Too Far Down’ Film
“We are never too far down to come back” – that’s the key copy line in Wieden + Kennedy’s latest Nike spot in its evolving ‘You Can’t Stop Us’ campaign. The new film challenges and inspires athletes, sports fans and all humankind to get ready for their own comeback story. As lockdowns around… Continue reading Nike Inspires The Comeback With LeBron & A-List Ambassador Led ‘Never Too Far Down’ Film
Chase Leverage US Open With Serena Williams ‘Win As A Mother And An Athlete’ Social Campaign
A powerful new social campaign from Chase leveraging its US Open partnership is fronted by Serena Williams and draws parallels between raising a child and winning a championship. Developed in harness with creative agency Droga5, the campaign rolled out to coincide with Williams, who is seeking a record 24th Grand Slam singles title, playing… Continue reading Chase Leverage US Open With Serena Williams ‘Win As A Mother And An Athlete’ Social Campaign
