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Superhéroes – Audi & Real Madrid
In January 2020, Real Madrid sponsor Audi celebrated the team’s Spanish Super Cup victory with a digital campaign presenting the players as superheroes and promoting the new Audi R8 Decennium.
Alien in the Dressing Room – Audi & FC Barcelona
Jumping off the idea that the Barca team is out of this world, Audi leveraged its sponsorship to launch its new Audi e-tron in April 2019 via an alien-themed campaign spanning TV, print and social media.
Duel/Fun Raised to N – Hyundai & Atlético Madrid
In April 2019, Hyundai’s launch campaign for its new N range leveraged its Atlético sponsorship to emphasise the vehicles’ sporty characteristics.
Pep Loves His LEAF – Nissan & Manchester City
In March 2020, Manchester City automotive partner Nissan promoted its LEAF electric vehicle via a social video series built around manager Pep Guardiola’s personal passion for the car.
No Squeak Broadcast – Ford & the Liga Nacional de Basquete
To promote the non-skid technology in its EcoSport SUV, Ford leveraged its sponsorship of Brazilian top-tier basketball by removing the sounds of sneakers squeaking on the court.
A Winning Team That Works – Isuzu & the WRU
Through the 2018-19 rugby season, the Welsh Rugby Union’s principal partner ran a program to drive brand awareness and boost consideration of the D-Max vehicle.
Young Luxury – Genesis & the NFL
To drive awareness of the brand and promote its new GV80 SUV, premium auto maker Genesis activated at Super Bowl 2020 with a campaign starring John Legend and Chrissy Teigen.
Above & Beyond – Land Rover & US Equestrian/Equestrian Events Inc.
Land Rover's title sponsorship of the 2019 Kentucky Three-Day Event was activated with a programme that spanned content creation, media support, competitions and a range of on-site experiences and hospitality spaces for all ages – and their pets.
Ace Pace – Jaguar Land Rover & the All-England Club
At Wimbledon 2019, a campaign to promote the electric Jaguar I-PACE was led by a smartphone app on which tennis fans could test their serve to win tickets, supported by multi-platform media.
Super Bowl LIII Experiential – Hyundai & the NFL
In February 2019, Hyundai leveraged its on-site rights ahead of Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta to tell multiple brand and product stories through a range of communal and one-on-one experiences.
Seltos Drive Day (Feel the Open) – Kia & Tennis Australia
Part of Australian Open major partner Kia’s multi-faceted ‘Feel the Open’ activation in 2020 was an influencer-led, premium Drive Day experience promoting the new Seltos model to young adults.
Khosi Convoy – Toyota & Kaizer Chiefs
Toyota, the official vehicle sponsor of South African soccer side Kaizer Chiefs, activated its rights through the 2019 season with a blended activation spanning a competition, an experience and subsequent social activation.
Femenino, con F de Fútbol – Hyundai & Atletico Madrid
Hyundai leveraged its Atlético Madrid sponsorship and reinforced its support for women's football in November/December 2019 with an emotional multi-media campaign.
Goals Drive Progress – Audi & MLS
In July 2019, Audi’s American arm launched a new multi-year youth initiative within its MLS activation programme called ‘Goals Drive Progress’.
FanBods – Fountain Tire & the Edmonton Oilers
At the start of the 2018-19 NHL season, employee at Edmonton-based auto service/retailer Fountain Tire painted themselves in Oilers blue-and-orange and used the images to let fans create cheers for social sharing.
#CT17 Twitter Highlights – Nissan & the International Cricket Council
Nissan activated its rights around the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy through a social campaign in India that offered low-latency Twitter highlights of the key match action.
Europa League Trophy Tour – Kia & Uefa
Between January and July 2019, Kia activated its Uefa Europa League rights with a cause-led initiative that collected unwanted football boots from European fans and donated them to refugees in Jordan.
The Dacia Family Project – Dacia & Udinese
In 2015-16’s Dacia Family Project, Udinese and the car brand set out to encourage long-term attendance and loyalty by urging supporters to create a new generation of Udinese fans – literally.
The Great Feyenoord DNA Study – Opel & Feyenoord
‘The Great Feyenoord DNA Study’ of 2018 saw sponsor Opel build data on the the club’s supporters by giving them a chance to understand their devotion to the team by literally studying their DNA.
Dacia: the Auction – Dacia & Udinese
Club and sponsor worked with agency Publicis Italia to turn a Serie A match against Lazio into a live auction raising funds for a set of fan causes.
Driving Performance – Lotus & Norwich City
The 2019 tie-up between newly promoted Norwich and carmarker Lotus was unveiled with ‘Driving Performance’, a campaign spearheaded by a car chase video starring Darren Huckerby and Delia Smith.
Terrains – Jeep & Juventus
‘Terrains’, which debuted in June 2019, was a video-led TV and social campaign from Jeep, activating its Juventus sponsorship with the message that excellence must be achieved through hard work on the toughest territory.
Cupra takes over from Volkswagen stablemate Audi at Barça
Spanish sports car brand Cupra signed as the Official Automotive and Mobility Partner of LaLiga club FC Barcelona in a five-year deal.
Hyundai FC – Hyundai & Chelsea FC
Chelsea official automotive sponsor and sleeve sponsor Hyundai expanded its ‘supporters first’ #ForTheFans concept through the ‘Hyundai FC’ grassroots football programme.