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Russell Athletic's 'Dear Seniors' Ad Address High School Athletes

— May 12, 2017 — Lifestyle
While most athletic apparel ads are filled with glorious images of athletes celebrating their achievements and triumphs, Russell Athletic's 'Dear Seniors' ad takes a very different approach. Instead of championing those students who go on to professional sports careers, the ad celebrates the lessons learned by those who never play again after graduating.

Created by the ad agency Barkley, the Dear Seniors ad showcases the valuable life lessons learned by those who play amateur football in high school. The 60-second long ad features the voice of high school football coach Kyle Ralph, who explains how playing the game builds character and helps each player learn to overcome adversity.

While it may seem counter-intuitive to focus on student athletes who don't go on to continue playing, the ad emphasizes how Russell Athletic sees the value in playing sports at every level.
Trend Themes
1. Adapting Perspectives on Sports Achievements - The 'Dear Seniors' ad by Russell Athletic disrupts the traditional narrative by celebrating the life lessons learned by high school athletes who may not continue playing sports.
2. Emphasizing Character Development in Sports - Russell Athletic recognizes the value in playing sports at every level, highlighting the importance of building character and overcoming adversity through amateur football.
3. Shifting Focus to Non-professional Athletes - By focusing on student athletes who don't go on to continue playing, the ad challenges the notion that success in sports is solely defined by professional careers.
Industry Implications
1. Athletic Apparel - The 'Dear Seniors' ad highlights a disruptive innovation opportunity to create athletic apparel aimed at character development and personal growth.
2. Sports Education - The emphasis on life lessons learned through amateur football presents an opportunity for the sports education industry to develop programs that prioritize character building.
3. Advertising and Marketing - The 'Dear Seniors' ad demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity for advertising and marketing professionals to challenge traditional sports narratives and celebrate student athletes in non-traditional ways.
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