Athletic brand marketing has to get creative, because, let's face it: working out is not everyone's favorite thing to do. In fact, for a lot of people, it ranks pretty low on the list of enjoyable activities. At the very least, it's something you have to be motivated to do, and that's easier said than done!
Today's modern woman has a million and one things to do. It can be easy to let your exercise routine fall by the wayside as you scramble to meet work deadlines, make dinner and sleep at a decent hour.
A lot of fitness campaigns are imploring you to make time for your exercise. Whether it's a pop-up sports bra shop or a supermodel fitness ads, these branding examples want to get you excited about working out again.
23 Examples of Athletic Brand Marketing
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Model Workout Ads
The Nike Women Fall 2014 Collection Stars an Exercising Karlie Kloss
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Youthfully Bold Sportswear
The Adidas Originals Catalog for Fall/Winter 2014 is Effortlessly Cool
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Reflective Sports Apparel
The Nike Women's Color Block Blends Performance and Style
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Sporty Collaboration Lookbooks
The Adidas Originals x Opening Ceremony A/W 2013 Line is Fresh
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Motivational Athletic Resolutions
The Nike Running 2013 Campaign Hits the World with a Hashtag
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Inspirational Women Boxers
Claudia Gaudelli Challenges the Notion of the Male-Dominated Sport
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Graceful Airborne Campaigns
Athletes Jump, Sprint and Soar in the Nike Spring 2013 Lookbook
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Luxury Sports Collaborations
The Adidas Porsche Design Fall Winter 2011 Line is Athletic
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Compression-Molded Sports Bras
The Nike Pro Rival Bra Offers Supreme Support and Style
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Sports Bra Pop-Ups
The 548 Richmond NTC Shop Showcases the Revolutionary Nike Pro Rival Bra
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Athletic Equality Campaigns
The Proud to Play Video Honors LGBT Athletes as the World Cup Comes Up
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Athletic Promotion Platforms
Raynforest Helps Influencers Get Sports Sponsorship Opportunities
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Tweet-Powered Fashion Shows
The Adidas NEO Fashion Show Will Be Curated By Teens' Twitter Votes
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Travelling Yoga Apps
Lululemon's 'Om-Finder' App is Made for On-the-Go Movement Enthusiasts
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Global Running Campaigns
Nike's We Run Race Series Inspires Runners to Best Their Achievements
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Athletic Couture Campaigns
The Hermes Vive Le Sport Advertisments Are Unsually Energetic
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Yoga Fundraiser Campaigns
The Power of Movement Eases Arthritis Pain with Child's Pose
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Pop Star Collaboration Logos
The Adidas Originals Pharrell Williams Logo is Funky and Modern
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Yoga Master Web Hiring
The Lululemon CEO Campaign Goes Global via the Net
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Inspiring Sports Campaigns
Nike's South Korean 'Just Do It' Campaign Promotes Sport Among Youth
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Focused Supermodel Fitness Ads
Gisele Bundchen's Under Armour Ads See Her Tune Out the Haters
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Vibrantly Charged Sneaker Commercials
The Commercial for the New Messi Sneakers Glows
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Sportswear Innovation Summits
On Unveiled Its Run On Clouds Brand Identity in Paris
Unapologetic Women-Centric Campaigns
O Positiv Health Hosted an Empowering Event in New York
Athlete-Led Brand Co-Creation
LI-NING and Stephen Curry Partner on Product Development
Athletic Wear Collabs
NikeSKIMS Collection Launches with NikeSKIMS First Collection Campaign
Wellness Brand Experiences
Pilates and Influencer Events Are Shaping Lifestyle Marketing in Peru
Tennis-Forward Pop-Ups
Lacoste’s Activations Serve Up Style Across NYC Ahead of U.S. Open
Female-Athlete Hydration Initiatives
Gatorade x WNBA Enhance Hydration Awareness Among Athletes
Cross-Network Playoff Promotions
NHL and Multiple Broadcasters Launch a Playoff Marketing Campaign
Diversity-Celebrating Brand Campaigns
Champion Launches a Global ‘Champions for Champion’ Campaign
Tennis Brand Global Campaigns
Lacoste Relaunched Its 'Life Is a Beautiful' Sport Campaign
Branded Sports Documentaries
Dick's Follows Three WNBA Stars in a Six-Part Documentary Series
Branded Power Banks
Reale Actives Created a Wireless Battery Pack for Recharging on the Go
Fashion-Inspired Food Marketing
Magnum Blends Beauty, Music and Luxury Culture into Its Brand
Limited-Edition Co-Branded Activewear Lines
The TravisMathew and Peloton Collaboration is Chic
Panda-Inspired Sport Campaigns
Panda Station Dresses Panda Statues in Tracksuits for an Activation
Fashion-Branded Café Experiences
Vogue Blends Retail with Immersive Hospitality Spaces
Fitness-Integrated Skincare
MONCLOS Blends Fitness, Skincare and Social Wellness Experiences
Opulent Athletic Fashion Collaborations
The Balenciaga x NBA Collaboration is Limited-Edition
Tech Fashion Sport Campaigns
Athletic Intelligence is Here Debuts with Oakley Meta at Super Bowl
Marathon Running Brand Pop-Ups
Bandit Running is Launching Its Boston Marathon Pop-Up
Wellness Athletic Campaigns
On Running's 'Soft Wins' Campaign Emphasizes Mental Performance
Empowering Performance-Driven Activewear Initiatives
Oner Active Debuts ONER MODE & a New Capsule
Humorous Outdoor Apparel Campaigns
Columbia Sportswear Launches Engineered for Whatever
Luxe Wellness Apparel Activations
alo Yoga Featured a Minimalist French Riviera Takeover
Entertainment-Powered Retail Experiences
AT&T Brings Toy Story 5 to Interactive Store Activations
Fitness Competitor-Approved Sneakers
R.A.D. Partners with CrossFit Competitor Danielle Brandon
Experiential Brand Stores
New Era Creates Interactive Retail Space With Custom Cap Design
Paris Running Pop-Ups
New Balance Paris Marathon Weekend Activates Run House Cultural Space
Playable Brand Universes
adidas and Brawl Stars Connect Gaming, Apparel and Live Fan Experiences
Radiant Post-Exercise Campaigns
ASICS' Get The Glow Highlights the Beauty Benefits of Movement
Health-Focused Interactive Pop-Ups
Ancient + Brave Ran the Live Bravely Pop-Up in California
Personal Care-Focused Olympic Initiatives
Procter & Gamble Hosts the Champions Clubhouse
Sports Nutrition Retailer Ranges
The Very Group Added Four New Brands to the Very Online Offerings
Women-Focused Multi-Year Research Initiatives
Gatorade Announced the Body of Science Initiative
Experiential Wellness-Focused Pop-Ups
while on earth™ Partnered with Athletic Brewing Company
Self-Expression Festival Activations
Barbie Brings Customizable Persona-Building to Coachella
Mindful Performance Pop-Ups
lululemon Studio Yet. Brings Intention to Strength and Movement
Mobile Beauty Pop-Ups
Henkel’s göt2b Debuts a Citywide Mobile Beauty Experience
Innovative Lightweight Activewear Brands
Elite Eleven Debuts the Performance-Driven & Stylish LUNA
Realistic Lifestyle Wellness Campaigns
The UFIT Not for the Elite Campaign Embraces Ordinary
Next-Gen Athlete-Starring Ads
Nike Presents its Cinematic 'Why Do It?' Ad Campaign
Esteem-Boosting Campaigns
The Dove Super Bowl Ad Champions Girls’ Body Confidence in Sports
Fitness Energy Drinks Campaigns
Celsius Expands Its LIVE. FIT. GO. Platform Across Europe
Mom-Focused Complementary Trainer-Led Workouts
Burn Boot Camp Ran 'A Moment for Moms' This Year
Interactive Garment Billboards
The Sweaty Betty All Good in the Hood Campaign is in London
Efficient Fitness Booking Platforms
SPORTL's Pay-as-You-Train Fitness Booking Platform Launches
Consolidated Sports Innovation Engines
Nike is Focusing Its Innovation Efforts Across Its Brands
Regular Exercise-Encouraging Brand Initiatives
Red Bull Debuts Zero Missed Workouts Via Strava
Athlete-Approved Intimates Lines
Victoria's Secret Debuts the Season of Strapless with Angel Reese
Confidence-Inspiring Youth Beauty Campaigns
Dove Launches 'The Game is Ours' for FIFA World Cup
Athlete Marketing Platforms
Faves Was Built by Pro Athletes and Fintech/Adtech Experts
80s-Inspired Bag Campaigns
BÉIS-ERCISE Spotlights a Bright New Color in BÉIS' Sport Collection
Elevated Layered Bras
The Layered Bra from FORM is a Stylish Athleisure Piece
Temperature-Regulating Sports Bras
Thirdlove's TempSync Active Supports Daily Activity & Movement
Mobile Luxury Boutiques
Mytheresa Tours the Hamptons with a Curated Mobile Boutique
Experiential Grocery Campaigns
No Name launches a multi-city grocery goss campaign
Polo Shirt Marketing Campaigns
U.s. Polo Assn. Launches a Global Campaign Highlighting Its Origins
Moderate Drinking Campaigns
Athletic Brewing Company's Athletic January Celebrates Mindfulness
Play-Based Family Campaigns
Pirate's Booty Encourages Screen-Free Family Adventures
Personalized Workout Features
Strava Instant Workouts Recommends Based on Previous Activity
Olympian-Backed Livestream Events
Walmart Hosted Her Day Made Easy With Laurie Hernandez and P&G
Athlete-Led Marketing Strategies
Forta Cosmetics Uses Athlete Network to Launch Its Setting Spray
Post-Race Eatery Pop-Ups
The Jacket Patch by Gymshark Treated Athletes to Food & Celebration
Earthy Athleisure Clothing Collections
The Red Run ACTIVE Collection Focuses on Two Colors
Princess-Inspired Active Apparel
Disney & Her Universe Reimagine Classic Gowns as Workout Dresses
Joyful Sport Campaigns
Dove's Super Bowl Ad, The Game Is Ours, Celebrates Girls' Confidence
Limited-Edition London Collections
Sweaty Betty Launches Its Powered by London Collection
Health Engagement Disparity Campaigns
Function Health and SubwayTakes Partner on a Campaign
Basketball Athlete-Backed Water Campaigns
Saratoga Spring Water Partners with Skylar Diggins
Women's Studio Activewear Drops
NikeSKIMS Launched Its Studio Stretch for Studio and Everyday Wear
Musical Wellbeing Campaigns
ASICS Launches the ‘Move Your Body, Move Your Mind’ Campaign
Redefining Modern Wellness Campaigns
Beyond Yoga Introduced 'Beyond Seek' Featuring Issa Rae
Athleisure Line Launches
Fashion Nova’s “Performance in the City” Athleisure Collection
Retailer-Focused Athletic Collaborations
DICK'S Sporting Goods Partners with Gymshark
Activity Gear Billboards
Ocean Spray's Reclaim Happy Hour Activation Got Australians Up & Moving
Fashion Soccer Activations
Herbalife Has Joined FIFA 1904 SoHo Wellness Activation
Athletic Event-Timed Tech Campaigns
TCL Ran a Comprehensive Ad Campaign During the Olympics
New Year Exercise Campaigns
PVOLVE Partners with Jennifer Aniston on Worth It Everytime
Empowering Soccer-Themed Cultural Campaigns
LOTTO Launches the Legends Begin with LOTTO Campaign
Mobile Brand Experiences
M&M's Brings an Interactive Caravan to the Tour De France
Female Athlete Wellness Programs
Muse Capital Launched Its Optima Program for Sports Performance
Gaming Style Capsules
The Nike x Martine Rose Campaign Spotlights Esports Athletes as Modern Icons
Drop-Culture Sport Campaigns
Easton and Dick's Launched Its Limited Edition Equipment Drop
Unique Co-Designed Capsules
Etsy Partners With WNBA Players for The 'Icon Collection'
Football-Focused Venue Marketing Campaigns
Dave & Buster's Delivers on Social Atmosphere & Dining
Hometown Athlete Branding
Hershey’s Released Limited-Edition Chocolate Bars for Christian Pulisic
Sports Lifestyle Retail
Nordstrom Blends World Cup Fashion with Immersive Pop-Ups
Empowered Athlete Campaigns
Nike's "Why Do It?" Reintroduces "Just Do It" to a New Generation
Athlete-Inspired Personalized Workout Experiences
Zing Coach Partners with Paris Saint-Germain
Sports-Inspired Beverage Collaborations
Kung Fu Tea and Red Bull Launch Soccer-Themed Bubble Tea
Incentive-Based Athletic Challenges
Gains App Blends Sport, Social & Monetary Incentives
Football-Centric Hero Campaigns
Under Armour's 'We Are Football' Campaign Has a Star-Studded Cast
Personalized Telehealth Service Platforms
Enhanced Reports Success of the Inaugural Enhanced Games
Athlete-Branded Outdoor Appliances
Ninja Launched a New Campaign For Upgraded Backyard Cooking
Sports Advertising Moments
Genius Sports Found Emotional Sports Moments Can Double Ad Recall
Athlete Arrival Fashion Activations
ATP Introduces Athlete Arrivals to Spotlight Players Style
Soccer-Themed Entertainment Events
Sky Zone Turns Global Soccer Excitement into Active Play
Fitness Instructor-Inspired Sports Capsules
PUMA and Alex Toussaint Dropped 'Effortlessly Cool'
Sunrise Cold Plunge Experiences
Athleta Celebrated Women with the 'Wake the Water' Event
Arena Beauty Activations
L'Oréal Brings Immersive Beauty Experiences to Europe's Largest Arena
Eurasia Athleisure Market Entries
Lululemon Expands Into Six New International Markets
Gamified Discount Events
Build-A-Bear Uses Mystery Offers to Drive Engagement
Franchise Commerce Marketing
poppi Connects Retail Products with Love Island Experiences
Progress-Focused Fitness Partnerships
lululemon and The Athletic Clubs Boost the Yet Philosophy
Health-Focused Sports Activations
Raisin Bran Brings Gut Health to Major League Pickleball
AI-Powered Bra Fitting Platforms
The 'Brarista' Platform Streamlines Undergarment Fittings
Functional Wellness Franchises
HB Expanded Internationally Through Wellness-Focused Franchising
Attention Economy Agencies
VaynerX Launches Tamara Group to Drive Social-First Brand Relevance
Athlete Empowerment Programmes
Chanel Launches the CC League Programme for Athlete Development
Women-Focused Sports Stores
The Women’s Sports Store Can Be Accessed Digitally in the UK
Adaptable Fitness Approaches
24 Hour Fitness is Moving Away from a Standardized Fitness Model
Year-Round Basketball Platform
Foot Locker Launches Its Hoops Lives Here Campaign
Mass-Market Functional Fitness
TRX Expands Functional Fitness into Mass Retail
Performance Workplace Apparel
BSN SPORTS Brings Adidas Apparel to Sport Clips Teams
Charitable Influencer-Targeting Campaigns
Puresport Runs the 'Thrift It Back' Campaign
Participatory Brand Platforms
Crown Royal Builds a Community-Driven Cultural Platform
Strategic Athletic Club Branding
Club Athletic Harbours Ambitious Plans for National Expansion
Promotional Fitness Incentives
Planet Fitness' PerksFest Returns with Exclusive Discounts
In-Store Retail Media Networks
Raley's Expands Shopper Advertising Through Grocery TV
Local Restaurant Activations
Pepsi Hosts Community Events to Drive Restaurant Discovery
Consumer Brand Launches
Labor Smart Announced Culturally-Driven Product Collaborations
Integrated Fitness Streaming
Spotify Integrates Workouts and Peloton Classes into Its Platform
Co-Branded Pilot Basketball Programs
Shoot 360 and LA Fitness are Enhancing Basketball Courts
Ready-Made Brand Marketplaces
Brands Like These Sells One-Off, Agency-Quality Brand Kits
Heartfelt Beverage Campaigns
The 'A Real BOOST®' Campaign Centers on Authentic Human Experiences
Gamified Fitness Platforms
uRace Motivates Athletes With Gamified Challenges & Global Competition
Size-Inclusive Activewear
FORM Expanded Its Range to Embrace Every Body Type
Data-Led Brand Creation
AS Watson Builds Brands Using Shopper Insights and Loyalty Data
Essential 90s-Inspired Activewear
FORM Features Stylistic and Layering Activewear Pieces
Women-Focused Optimisation Era Studies
KIC Releases Surprising Survey Data About the Industry
Sizable Athletic Membership Parties
The Athletic Clubs Hosted a Party with 500+ Members
Outdoor Lifestyle Brand Platforms
Merrell Launches the It Starts Outside Campaign
Gamified Wellness Platforms
HealthGame Turns Healthy Habits Into Fun, Interactive Daily Challenges
Gym Growth-Focused Platforms
Gym Launch and ABC Fitness Partner to Enhance Operations
Sports Community Platforms
Sports Social Connects Athletes And Gamers Through Local Events
Purpose-Led Emerging Brands Initiatives
7-Eleven Taps 27 Brands for Its 2026 Brands with Heart™
Holistic Strength Campaigns
OIKOS Redefines Strength with Its All-Strength Team
Community Fashion Events
Free People Hosts a Charitable Summer Gathering with Film and Activities
Squad Training Business Models
The Athletic Clubs is Growing and Launching in Chicago
Global Creative Billboard Competition
Gymnation Launches ‘Your Ad. Our Billboard’ Competition