This event was a way for the team to develop new production skills by following top tier athletes in the most prestigious trail race in the world, constantly having to adapt to the racers’ pace, without any second chance to get the perfect shots.

This event was a way for the team to develop new production skills by following top tier athletes in the most prestigious trail race in the world, constantly having to adapt to the racers’ pace, without any second chance to get the perfect shots.

Context

The UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc) is one of the most prestigious and demanding ultra-marathons in the world. Most of BROOKS’ professional athletes took part in the different races of the event around the Mont-Blanc massif. The main one encompassing more than 170 kilometers and 10 000 meters of elevation gain.

Approach

Strategy Session: We swiftly defined key brand messages and target audience persona.
1. Creative Conceptualization: Our team brainstormed high-impact ideas resonating with brand values.
2. Media Planning: We developed a plan targeting effective platforms to drive traffic to the client’s on-site booth .
3. Asset Production: Multi-format assets like banners, social posts, and videos were produced.
4. Launch and Optimization: Assets were deployed across platforms and monitored for immediate optimization as needed.

Team

Maxime Terral – Artistic Director, Editor & Drone Operator Victor Chopin – Videographer & Action Camera Operator

Impact

1. Increased Brand Visibility: After several years away from the races, the content allowed BROOKS to set foot in this sector with a fresh, creative and dynamic view of the brand and its team.
2. Brand Awareness and Recognition: Reaching out to athletes and consumers, the content increased the brand’s legitimacy in these kind of events.
3. Showcasing Product Usage: The deployed content showcased the products’ performance and durability, providing customers with real-life examples of their usage in challenging environments.
4. Emotional Connection: The sense of adventure, perseverance, and connection with nature put forward in this campaign were used to leverage these emotions to create a stronger emotional connection between the brand and its target audience.

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