Facebook, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, and State Farm have all sponsored a new ESPN docuseries, titled ‘The Last Dance.’ The Last Dance will detail the championship years of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. The series will be comprised of 10-parts and it will air on April 19th.
Additionally, all the sponsors will work to integrate the content with their brand. Facebook will host ‘Trivia’ around the series, while State Farm is supporting content from ‘The Vault,’ and lastly, Reese’s will sponsor a segment of the series named ‘Remember When’ that details stories from the famed teams.
Overall, the launch of the series shows how several brands can come together to sponsor content and integrate the series into their own operations.
Co-Branded Video Series Launches
ESPN's Enlisted Multiple Sponsors for Its 'The Last Dance'
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