schneider associates launch of the week: nike equality
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February 13, 2016
NikeEquality,DigitalCampaign
The LaunchNikelaunchedanew90-secondvideospotthat“encouragespeopletotakethefairnessandrespecttheyseeinsportandtranslatethemoffthefield,”and“inspirepeopletotakeacDonintheircommuniDes”accordingtoapressrelease.
FeaturesLeBronJames,SerenaWilliams,KevinDurant,MeganRapinoe,DalilahMuhammad,GabbyDouglas,andVictorCruz,andMichaelJordan(ad’svoiceover).
TimingBlackHistoryMonthAmidstaDmeofprotestsforequalityacrossthenaDonSpotwasreleasedbeforeSunday’sGrammysbroadcastonCBS.
On social channels
Through avatars and filters
Billboards and posters in U.S. and Canadian cities
Promotion
Nike also released “Equality.” apparel which will be a part of their annual Black History Month collection
TakingAcDon• Planstodonate$5millionin2017to“numerous
organizaDonsthatadvanceequalityincommuniDesacrosstheU.S.,includingMentorandPeacePlayers.”
• EQUALITYcampaignfollowstheannouncementoftwopartnershipstodrivechangewithincommuniDes.– MENTOR:ensuringqualityyouthmentoringrelaDonshipsandconnecDngvolunteerstoopportuniDesintheirlocalcommuniDes
– PeacePlayersInternaDonal:aimstoclosethe“mentoringgap”andensureyoungpeoplereceivethesupporttheyneedtosucceedinallareasoflife
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/early-lead/wp/2017/02/12/nike-ad-sends-serious-message-about-equality-opportunity-and-discrimination/?utm_term=.eada99366766http://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/nike-just-released-a-gorgeous-powerful-campaign-dedicated-to-equality/http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20170212005025/en/Nike-Power-Sport-Stand-Equalityhttp://news.nike.com/news/nike-equality-partnership
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