Today, 805 million people suffer from hunger in the world: an enormous figure that does not often make the headlines. To draw attention to this problem, the United Nations World Food Programme – the largest humanitarian organization fighting hunger worldwide, initiated the ‘805 million names’ awareness campaign, starring football player Zlatan Ibrahimovic. “Each one of […]
Confectionary brand Skittles has become the latest entrant to America’s annual on-air gladiatorial battle of the brands, sandwiched within some football, with its first ever commercial at the Super Bowl. Devised by DDB Chicago the piece depicted life in a small American town where residents have developed an elaborate series of arm wrestling competitions in […]
Pepsi has revealed that its #Futbolnow campaign saw fans spend the time equivalent of more than 35,000 football matches engaging with the featured content. For the activity, which kicked off ahead of the Fifa World Cup last year, cans and bottles of Pepsi Max were transformed into interactive digital experiences. Consumers were encouraged to use […]
Subway is stepping up its sponsorship activity at Liverpool FC, with new display ads reacting to on-pitch activity. The new ads will show the slogan ‘Super Sub Time’ every time a tactical substitution is made by Liverpool. The ads first made an appearance during Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard’s substitution in the home game against Sunderland. […]
Heineken continued to mark their investment in the future of American soccer by announcing partnership agreements with seven Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. Starting January 1, 2015, the premium beer brand will bring the Heineken experience to a variety of teams in cities across the country, including the Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Houston […]
In what promises to be an entertainment experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen, Chester Cheetah, the official Cheetos brand spokes-cheetah, announced the introduction of Los Cheetahs. This insanely talented team of trick fútbol players combines athleticism, theater and comedy — a spectacle only fitting for the most popular sport in the world and the most […]
KFC has launched a new TV campaign, created by BBH London, to drive awareness of the new Colonel’s Brownie Bucket. The campaign aims to bring more families into KFC for dinner during the week and weekend. The TV advert, ‘Fans’, shows how even the most opposite of family members can come together and find common […]
Heineken announced a landmark, long-term partnership agreement with Major League Soccer (MLS) to become the Official Beer of MLS. The partnership, which commences in January 2015, further establishes Heineken’s standing as a worldwide leader in the sport and gives the brand an additional springboard to challenge Americans to chase new experiences and open their world. […]
Following a successful first year of Premier League sponsorship, Carlsberg launches ‘Take Your Seats’, a film that celebrates iconic moments from the competition’s opening weekends. “Carlsberg’s continued sponsorship of this league is a great asset for the Carlsberg brand and continues to cement its position as the beer of football,” says Mike Thompson, Marketing Director, […]
McDonald’s has renewed its sponsorship of the UK’s football associations for a further four years, pledging to supply 250,000 kits to local football clubs. The fast-food chain, which first signed up as the Football Association’s (FA) Community Partner in 2002, said it remains committed to raising the standards of football facilities at a grassroots level. […]