Bodyarmor Links With US Tennis Association & Osaka To Promote Lyte Around The 2020 US Open

In mid August sports drink Bodyarmor and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) unveiled a new multiyear partnership which saw Bodyarmor Lyte installed as the official sports drink of the US Open Tennis Championships.   With the 2020 tournament taking place between 31 August and 13 September, the new sponsorship sees Bodyarmor products distributed to players… Continue reading Bodyarmor Links With US Tennis Association & Osaka To Promote Lyte Around The 2020 US Open

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

Mercedes-Benz Debuts US Open AR ‘Serve Like Sloane’ Activation Showcases In-Car Voice Assistant

The premium German car brand’s US Open AR ‘Serve Like Sloane’ experience sees athlete ambassador and 2017 champion Sloane Stephens guides participating tennis fans through a mini tennis lesson with the help of the Mercedes-Benz User Experience voice assistant (MBUX).   The on-site experience sees Mercedes-Benz unveil its largest tech-powered activation to leverage the tournament… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz Debuts US Open AR ‘Serve Like Sloane’ Activation Showcases In-Car Voice Assistant

United States Tennis Association & Billie Jean King Launch ‘Women Worth Watching’ At US Open

The United States Tennis Association has a solid heritage in supporting women’s equality and to promote the opening day of the 2019 US Open – which was also Women’s Equality Day – the rights-holder chose to roll out a campaign driving awareness of the gender imbalance.   The initiative sees the USTA address gender inequality… Continue reading United States Tennis Association & Billie Jean King Launch ‘Women Worth Watching’ At US Open

Ralph Lauren Turns To TikTok For Shoppable US Open #WinningRL Campaign & Contest

Late August saw US Tennis Association apparel partner Ralph Lauren activate around the 2019 US Open through an integrated, digital-first #WinningRL campaign led by short form spots on TikTok which aims to engage a new generation of consumers.   The campaign, which began at the end of August and runs until 8 September, features a range… Continue reading Ralph Lauren Turns To TikTok For Shoppable US Open #WinningRL Campaign & Contest

USTA Celebrates US Open Tournament’s 50th Anniversary With 3-Film Led ‘Built For Glory’ Campaign

To celebrate the history of the US Open over the last 50 years, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) launched an integrated, multi-phase campaign called ‘Built For Glory’.   The initiative, developed in tandem with creative agency Mcgarrybowen, aims to act as both a promotion for and a celebration of the New York based Grand… Continue reading USTA Celebrates US Open Tournament’s 50th Anniversary With 3-Film Led ‘Built For Glory’ Campaign

Federer (& SLR) Fronts Spoof US Open Mercedes-Benz ‘Timeless Legends’ Mockumentary

Mercedes-Benz aims to accelerate interest in the US Open and activate its partnership rights through tennis mockumentary – Timeless Legends – starring its top tier tennis athlete ambassador Roger Federer.   The tongue-in-cheek ‘Timeless Legends’ aligns the Swiss multiple Grand Slam champion with the premium auto brand’s SL Roadster by following the course of their histories through… Continue reading Federer (& SLR) Fronts Spoof US Open Mercedes-Benz ‘Timeless Legends’ Mockumentary

Sampras Fronts American Express’ US Open ‘Pro Walk’ Immersive Tennis Fan Online Virtual Experience

As the 2016 US Open gets under way, the spearhead of sponsor American Express’ integrated and multi-faceted leverage ‘Like A Pro’ programme led by an immersive ‘Pro Walk’.   Aiming to build on its reputation for leveraging the latest technology to create unique and memorable fan experiences, the payments and credit card outfit has created… Continue reading Sampras Fronts American Express’ US Open ‘Pro Walk’ Immersive Tennis Fan Online Virtual Experience

USTA’s Integrated ‘You In?’ US Open Campaign Spans TV, Mega Selfies & Times Square Takeover

US Open property owner the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) multi-platform campaign promoting the 2016 tournament asks fans the question ‘You In?’   No one, of course, wants to be ‘out’ and that’s one key insight around which agency McGarry Bowen Chicago developed the promotional initiative that aims to drive awareness, excitement and ticket sales.… Continue reading USTA’s Integrated ‘You In?’ US Open Campaign Spans TV, Mega Selfies & Times Square Takeover

IBM’s US Open ’Slamtracker’ Evolves Data-Led Tennis Fan Experience

IBM’s ‘Slamtracker’ continues to play a major role at this year’s US Open (as it has at all the Grand Slam tournaments in 2015), but while the engine behind the data collation and delivery is essentially the same, the way it is customised to suit various experiences and different consumers is evolving.   As well… Continue reading IBM’s US Open ’Slamtracker’ Evolves Data-Led Tennis Fan Experience

‘Strip Tennis’ > Rafael Nadal Takes It All Off On Court At Hilfiger NY Launch Event

Timed to maximise interest in the US Open, Tommy Hilfiger has released a new campaign – #TommyXNadal – featuring its new flagship underwear endorser Rafael Nadal.   Nadal is the new face and body of Hilfiger underwear and the range’s latest launch campaign (that aalso includes press, PR, outdoor, meida partnerships, appearances and digital)  is… Continue reading ‘Strip Tennis’ > Rafael Nadal Takes It All Off On Court At Hilfiger NY Launch Event

Beats’ Serena Williams ‘Rise’ > Long-Form Storytelling + Subtle Cross Promotion

Beats By Dre is leveraging interest in the US Open and in Serena Williams’ attempt to equal the all-time Grand Slam titles record with a multi-product promotion, long-form film called ‘Rise’.   Themed around an ‘adversity’ and ‘comebacks’ strand of Serena’s career story, this campaign is about training hard, dedication, determination and commitment in the… Continue reading Beats’ Serena Williams ‘Rise’ > Long-Form Storytelling + Subtle Cross Promotion