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Vitaminwater France Celebrates Amateur Athletes in Funny TV Spot

— August 15, 2012 — Lifestyle
During the Olympics, we celebrate the world's top athletes, but Vitaminwater France is pushing people to celebrate amateur athletes instead. It has just rolled out a humorous commercial, created by agency Sid Lee, that focuses on everyday athletes.

In the commercial, a real sports commentator hides behind street lamps and bushes and uses a microphone to make live comments on the actions made by various amateur athletes around him. These include a lone basketball player, a swimmer and a pair playing tennis, just to name a few. The athletes featured in the commercial are real people, so their reactions to the comments are authentic. Afterward, Vitaminwater France rewarded the athletes with a free bottle of Vitaminwater. As Popsop puts it, the free drink isn't "a gold medal, but still a very nice award."

Trend Themes

  1. Amateur Athlete Recognition — Opportunity for brands to celebrate and promote the accomplishments of everyday athletes through innovative marketing campaigns.
  2. Hidden Commentator Advertising — Using the element of surprise by featuring hidden sports commentators to create engaging and entertaining advertisement experiences.
  3. Authentic Reactions in Advertising — Utilizing real people and capturing their genuine reactions to create relatable and compelling ad content.

Industry Implications

  1. Sports Brands — Sports brands can explore partnerships with amateur athletes to tap into the growing market of fitness enthusiasts looking for relatable role models.
  2. Beverage Companies — Beverage companies can create authentic and engaging ad campaigns that highlight the connection between physical activity and hydration.
  3. Marketing and Advertising Agencies — Opportunity for agencies to develop innovative concepts that surprise and entertain audiences while promoting brands and products.
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