Cinematic Athlete Campaigns

Adidas Encourages Young Athletes with Their Sport 15 Film Series

The Sport 15 film series was unveiled by Adidas today and is a way to chronicle the lives of athletes through the art of cinema. Inspiring young athletes, Sport 15's first 60 second spot features pros like Damian Lillard of the Portland Trail Blazers, Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls and FC Barcelona football icon Lionel Messi.

The commercial's star-studded cast also includes DeMarco Murray of the Dallas Cowboys and Real Madrid star Gareth Bale among other names. The Sport 15 film series by Adidas views "any moment as a chance for you to do the impossible and to start over".

Titled 'Take it', the series' first spot is marked with the slogan 'No one owns today. Take it' and will inspire young athletes to push through obstacles in times of adversity.

Cinematic Athlete Campaigns
Opportunity for brands to tell stories of athletes through cinematic films, inspiring and engaging young athletes.
Sport 15 Film Series
Creating a series of films that chronicle the lives of athletes, providing a platform for storytelling and brand promotion.
Inspiring Young Athletes
Encouraging and motivating young athletes through visual storytelling campaigns, fostering a sense of passion and determination.

Where This Applies

Sportswear and Apparel
Opportunity for sportswear brands to leverage cinematic storytelling to connect with consumers and inspire them towards athletic pursuits.
Film and Entertainment
Collaborating with sports brands to produce cinematic films that showcase athletes, providing entertainment and promotional opportunities.
Athletic Training and Development
Utilizing cinematic athlete campaigns as a tool to inspire and motivate young athletes, fostering their skill development and determination.
SCORE
3.8 out of 10
GENDER
50% Men50% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 31%
Activity 76%
Freshness 8%

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