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Nothing Beats a Londoner
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Nothing Beats a Londoner

Nike · 2018

Agency
Wieden+Kennedy
Campaign
Nothing Beats a Londoner

Analysis

Nike places young London athletes alongside local sporting figures. The film won a D&AD Yellow Pencil.

Local identityCommunity casting

Why it worked

The night court gives the story a specific local setting. Players share the same space, which makes sporting aspiration feel close to daily practice.

Lesson

Build a local story from places where the audience already spends time.

Image source

© Nike. Shown for study and commentary.

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