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Jameson teams with NFL as global sponsor amid spirits market struggles
Goal: To enhance fan engagement and elevate the fan experience during NFL events.
Claim: Jameson is the perfect partner to enrich our fan engagement.
Media: broadcast, digital, and social channels
Summary: Jameson has entered a multiyear partnership with the NFL as its official spirits sponsor, replacing Diageo. This sponsorship will feature Jameson across various NFL events, including the Super Bowl and International Games, aiming to enhance fan experiences and create community connections.
Limited Cookie Edition: How Oreo Together with BTS Wants to Activate a Global Fan Movement
Goal: Activate a global fan movement
Summary: Oreo has launched a limited cookie edition in collaboration with BTS, aiming to engage and activate a global fan movement. The partnership is designed to harness the immense popularity of BTS among fans worldwide, leveraging the band's influence to increase brand visibility and engagement.
Marketing Vanguard at Cannes: Why Sports Marketing Starts With Identity ft. Uzma Rawn Dowler of MLB
Goal: To reshape baseball marketing by focusing on fan identity and integration
Media: Vidcast
Summary: Uzma Rawn Dowler, CMO of Major League Baseball, discusses the importance of fan identity in marketing at the Cannes Lions 2026, highlighting how MLB integrates partner marketing into the fan experience organically. The conversation focuses on brand storytelling, cultural relevance, and commercial growth within MLB's expansive eight-month season.
New: Rapp Argentina and Assist Card unveil a manifesto on different ways to support
Goal: To conclude the brand's support for the Argentina National Team in the 2026 World Cup.
Media: archive footage, AI-generated images
Summary: Assist Card, in collaboration with Rapp Argentina, presents 'Asistir', the final piece of communication for its sponsorship with the Argentine Football Association during the 2026 World Cup. This piece marks the culmination of real-time engagement with fans, sharing content before and after each match until the national team's return to the country.
MLS Is Ready for Its Through Pass From the World Cup
Source: https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/mls-world-cup-campaign/
Goal: To introduce fans to MLS players and encourage them to engage with the league through watching matches.
Claim: This is going to be one of the catalysts that’s going to explode soccer fandom in North America.
Media: national broadcast, streaming, digital, social, out-of-home advertising, and media partnerships
Summary: Major League Soccer (MLS) has organized watch parties during the FIFA World Cup in collaboration with FIFA and Fox Sports to remain prominent in fans' minds. Following the tournament, MLS is launching its largest marketing campaign in history titled 'Thanks World, We’ll Take It From Here' aimed at engaging fans further and introducing them to its players. The campaign includes various media channels and localized initiatives by MLS clubs to attract new viewers.
Brand Collaboration: How Ottakringer-Frucade Creates a Fan Song from Social Media Comments
Goal: Engage fans and create community
Claim: Creating a song from fan interaction
Media: Social Media
Summary: Ottakringer collaborated with Frucade to create a fan song inspired by comments from social media users. This campaign aims to engage fans and foster a sense of community, showcasing how user-generated content can lead to creative marketing initiatives.
Who needs a ticket? Here are the brands bringing World Cup fever beyond the stadium
Goal: Engage fans with immersive experiences
Media: Outdoor activations, interactive experiences, live events
Summary: Budweiser engaged fans in Hong Kong with an eight-day fan carnival featuring football-themed installations, an outdoor bar, and interactive challenges as part of its global campaign 'Let it pour!'. The event aimed to recreate the excitement of matchday celebrations beyond the stadium.
What Makes ‘Chiikawa’ Different from Other IPs? An Interview with Kiddy Land Executive on Creating Stores that Fans Want to Visit
Source: https://www.advertimes.com/20260710/article550273/
Goal: To create an immersive experience for fans within the store
Claim: Experience the world of Chiikawa
Summary: The article discusses the unique approach of Kiddy Land in expanding the Chiikawa brand through physical stores, particularly Chiikawa Land, which aims to immerse fans in the Chiikawa universe beyond mere product sales. It highlights the design philosophy of creating enjoyable spaces that resonate with fans, showcasing art and scenes from the original manga to enhance customer experience and engagement.