Benchmark
Ads
Dream Crazy
TV still

Dream Crazy

Nike · 2018

Agency
Wieden+Kennedy
Campaign
Dream Crazy

Analysis

Colin Kaepernick faces the camera on a city street in Nike's Dream Crazy film. The athlete's public choices give the campaign's belief message a specific voice.

Values associationDirect portrait

Why it worked

The familiar face carries a story outside the frame. The simple street setting keeps attention on the person and his resolve.

Lesson

Use a spokesperson whose actions already demonstrate the value your message names.

Image source

© Nike. Shown for study and commentary.

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