Summer of Sport 2024

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Migration Museum

By Wonderhood Studios

Our newest campaign with Migration Museum highlights the contributions to the England squad by players from migrant backgrounds. Yet, despit…

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British Gas celebrates the summer of sport

The new campaign, created by T&Pm and OMD UK, celebrates the power of sport and British Gas

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How can brands prepare for a summer of sport?

Industry leaders share how brands can leverage sporting experiences to retain and attract new customers during this year's summer of sport

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Will the Paris Olympics mark a new era of inclusive, accessible sports storytelling?

We asked industry leaders their thoughts on the potential impact of the 2024 Games

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What can be done to ensure the Paralympics gets the recognition it deserves by harnessing the power of storytelling?

Paris 2024 is a pivotal moment to continue to influence change and platform the Paralympic games

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Start the Summer of Sport with The Playbook: Sports Edition

Health and wellness trumps socialising: Brits prioritise fitness over new experiences reveals our new report. Providing new insights into the UK's leisure behaviours and wellness predictions for the year ahead, this report is part of a long-term series investigating emerging consumer behavioural trends. If you're a brand or business looking to tap into the Summer of Sport, then this one is for you.

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Channel 4 challenges patronising attitudes ahead of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games

‘Considering What?’ by 4creative lets the athletic excellence of Paralympians speak for itself

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No More Injury Time campaign blows the whistle on domestic abuse

The campaign created by The Wild By Jungle aims to raise awareness of the support available for anyone facing domestic violence

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Paddy Power

By BBH London

After years of dodgy behaviour abroad and the small matter of a not-so-seamless Brexit, the well-known entertainment brand grabs the chance …

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The summer of sports: Navigating new heights in the travel industry

Ben Knapp explores how travel brands can harness the excitement of this summer’s sports extravaganza

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Toyota Paralympics campaign spotlights the everyday impossible

The campaign from T&Pm uses humour to show that there is more to being a Paralympian than being an athlete

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Pizza Hut becomes the official sponsor of dominoes

The humorous campaign sees Pizza Hut UK team up with the 2024 World Championship Domino Tournament

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EE takes aim at online hate

The ‘Hate. Not in My Shirt’ campaign, created by Saatchi & Saatchi, is designed to combat all forms of online and offline hate.

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Müller shows the power of rice with Declan Rice campaign

As the summer of sport heats up the rice brand is continuing to lean on its partnership with footballer Declan Rice

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'Til I Died’ brings to life the human cost of heart disease

Ahead of the Euros Saatchi & Saatchi has launched a poignant campaign to commemorate the lives of 12 young football fans whose lives were cut short by heart disease.

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Heineken launches first Beer insurance plan

The beer brand is celebrating the summer of sport by offering fans replacements for spilt pints at selected pubs

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Euros 2024 mark a step change in sports storytelling

A roundup of the marketing highs and lows of Euro 2024 so far

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‘No More Years of Hurt’ scarves shine a light on domestic abuse hidden in plain sight

Women’s Aid and House 337 leverage the Euros as a national and timely platform for raising awareness

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Kopparberg launches football shirt to protect skin from UV rays

The football shirt, which features Ultraviolet Protection, launches ahead of the Euro’s football frenzy.

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Women's sport ‘second mover’ advantage

Industry experts consider how to leverage the power of brand to drive growth for women's sport

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Women’s Aid Euros campaign calls for No More Years of Hurt

The campaign, from House337, is the latest instalment of the award-winning ‘He’s Coming Home’ campaign

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Men’s Minds Matter campaign speaks to anxious football fans

Ahead of a weekend of sport the campaign strives to normalise anxiety and encourage men to share their feelings

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106 Lions on a shirt

The UK advertising industry launches a campaign celebrating UK creativity at Cannes

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Paddy Power says England is Europe’s favourite

The new campaign from BBH drums up support for the England team ahead of Euro 2024.

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EE

By Saatchi & Saatchi

“Hate. Not in my shirt” calls on the nation to challenge hate in football and make people proud to wear the shirt, while highlighting the be…

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Castore

By PrettyGreen

British precision sports brand Castore is championing to keep Andy Murray present in SW19 forever – to have the 1.3 mile road leading to the…

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Snickers

By T&Pm

In a first of its kind partnership, Snickers has teamed up with José Mourinho to pioneer a fully authorised AI clone, ready to take on Own G…

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British Gas

By T&Pm

Celebrating the epic summer of sport we are embarking on, and the invaluable role British Gas will play, in powering the UK’s sports mad fan…

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talkSPORT

By T&Pm

talkSPORT has launched a new campaign to celebrate their coverage of UEFA Euro 2024. The cheeky social film integrates real-world imagery an…

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Women's Aid

By House 337

Timed to run alongside the Euros 2024, these posters depict classic football scarves imprinted with well-known football chants that we've su…

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Nike

By Wieden+Kennedy London

Nike Euros campaign centres on sacrifices made by stars. Featuring the stars Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Jamal Musiala, and Vinicius Júni…

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Nike

By Wieden+Kennedy London

Nike Euros campaign centres on sacrifices made by stars. The second spot, directed by Matilda Finn through MJZ, shows Musiala taking on a sc…

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Ladbrokes

By Neverland

Ladbrokes latest campaign pays homage to one of football’s most iconic celebrations, the ‘Mexican Wave’, and puts it at the heart of the upc…

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British Heart Foundation

By Saatchi & Saatchi

''Til I Died' commemorates the lives of 12 young football fans whose lives were tragically ended by heart disease. The work is built on the …

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PizzaExpress

By PrettyGreen

PizzaExpress is coming to the rescue of non-football fans ahead of the Euros, with the launch of its game-changing Large Classic Football Ch…

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Kopparberg

By Neverland

Kopparberg have created UPF40 football shirts which they will be handing out at pubs and bars across England and Scotland fans to keep Euros…

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Braving the Backlash: How sports brands can take a stand on social

It’s time for sports brands to stand against online hate. 2024 promises to be a banner year for sport, with Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympics headlining. However, our research shows that with major sporting events comes a surge in hate speech. Our new report outlines step-by-step guidance for brands to tackle online hate. Download the full report here: https://wearesocial.com/uk/blog/2024/05/braving-the-backlash/

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Lexus

By T&Pm

Launching Lexus’ exciting new tennis partnerships with Sky Sports Tennis, LTA and ATP tour. With a new wave of talented players redefining t…

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British Gas

By T&Pm

Celebrating the epic summer of sport we are embarking on, and the invaluable role British Gas will play, in powering the UK’s sports mad fan…

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FILA

By Sid Lee

Introducing the Bellissimo Country Club platform, a visual and physical space that brings the spirit of FILA to life.

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EE

By Saatchi & Saatchi

“Hate. Not in my shirt” calls on the nation to challenge hate in football and make people proud to wear the shirt, while highlighting the be…

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Arsenal FC

By Weirdo

Expanding representations of football fandom. From pregnancy to disability. Young to old. As part of our launch of Arsenal's 24/25 home kit,…

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Nike

By Wieden+Kennedy London

Nike Euros campaign centres on sacrifices made by stars. The second spot, directed by Matilda Finn through MJZ, shows Musiala taking on a sc…

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The Breitling Book of Surfing

By Spring Studios

A celebration of the special relationship Breitling has shared with the surf community since the release of its first sea watch in 1957, Spr…

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Olympic couple wish Team GB good luck atop the London Eye

Ahead of the Paris Olympics Dame Laura and Sir Jason Kenny take to the skies to wish the athletes good luck

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Puma highlights fashion’s sustainability efforts

The sportswear brand is promoting a new textile recycling initiative through fashion, sustainability and football

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Take a sad song and make it better: breathing new life into old songs

MassiveMusic’s Chloe Heatlie asks ‘is breathing new life into old songs the recipe to sonic success?’

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FIGS

By Mother London

FIGS created a campaign where healthcare professionals are portrayed as builders of bodies that break records to coincide with the Olympics.…

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Samsung champions athletes that open up

The Openness Medal campaign is designed to celebrate those who face challenges and open up about failure

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What the Equality Olympics means for brands

The 2024 Paris Olympics mark a watershed for equality Forsman & Bodenfors’ Trudi Harris explains why brands need to catch up

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The summer of sport: How can brands learn from a season of exceptional experiential marketing?

With the Olympics spellbinding TV audiences worldwide, Lucy Bairner delves into the art of experiential marketing from the world of sport

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Disability is no laughing matter… or is it?

The Paralympics TikTok account’s use of humour has divided audiences. Lisa Nichols champions the power of humour for driving connection

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M&M’s bring miniature magic to the summer of sport

The European launch of M&M’s Minis features miniature media and miniature athletes

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NatWest leans on Team GB in Challenge series

The campaign from VaynerMedia EMEA sees Team GB athletes highlight their business ventures

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Is the 2024 Paris Olympics a watershed for authentic social storytelling?

Social media has lifted the lid on the Olympic games and given athletes a platform beyond their sporting achievements

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From playlists to performance: what music psychology reveals about athletes and brand engagement

Melissa Morton, Research Manager at MassiveMusic, on what brands can learn about connecting with audiences, from the 2024 Paris Olympics

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The Olympic round up

Paris 2024 marked a cultural shift in sports storytelling

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Will 2024 mark a watershed moment for equitable sponsorship investment in the Paralympic Games?

Industry experts have their say on closing an Olympic-sized investment gap

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Malibu teams up with Tom Daley for safety campaign

Wieden + Kennedy’s ‘Don’t Drink and Dive’ delivers a serious message using a loveable icon and cultural relevance

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When you love sport, you love sport

Orange challenges outdated perceptions around the Paralympic Games with a powerful new campaign from Publicis Conseil

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John West fuels super strong Paralympics GB athletes

The campaign from Havas positions John West as proud protein partners of ParalympicsGB

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Paralympians declare they’re not participating

The social campaign, created by Adam&EveDDB, is designed to change the narrative surrounding the Paralympics

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LV= General Insurance

By Recipe

LV= General Insurance's "Heart of a Champion" campaign for the 2024 Paralympics on Channel 4 features Paralympic swimmer Maisie Summers-Newt…

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International Paralympic Committee

By adam&eveDDB

This campaign dispels harmful misconceptions about the Paralympics in an aim to drive viewership. Featuring Paralympic taekwondo athlete Amy…

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Toyota

By T&Pm

Toyota's Paris 2024 Paralympic Games campaign "Impossible vs. Impossible" highlights the daily challenges faced by Paralympians beyond their…

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Amputee Lionesses

By Kitchen Advertising ltd

‘Missing’ aims to create awareness and raise funds to help the England Women's Amputee Football Team achieve their ambition to play at the f…

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Ligue 1

By Sid Lee

Ligue 1 showcases its new brand positioning, "Football. But French." The film highlights passionate supporters, football skills, and epic mu…

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