The North Face
The Ultimate Victory
As the host country, China was expecting its best-ever Winter Olympic performance in 2022. While people were all focusing on the medals, The North Face wanted to send a reminder that everyone who embraces the exploration spirit can reach #TheUltimateVictory.
However, we were not an official sponsor. That means we couldn’t say a thing about the Olympics. So how could we be a part of it without being able to mention it?
As the host country, China was expecting its best-ever Winter Olympic performance in 2022. While people were all focusing on the medals, The North Face wanted to send a reminder that everyone who embraces the exploration spirit can reach #TheUltimateVictory.
However, we were not an official sponsor. That means we couldn’t say a thing about the Olympics. So how could we be a part of it without being able to mention it?
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Social Hack
We also joined the coversation on China’s biggest social platform, Weibo. Across the two weeks of the event, whenever there was a hot topic, we were ready to give our perspectives.
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Go Off-Piste
With the official competition coming to an end, we invited a former Chinese national team athlete, Zhang Tong, to our game. A game held by nature with no rules nor time limit.
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Results
The North Face’s No.1 Viewed Campaign in China
30+ Million Views & 230K+ Comments
390% Increase over Social Engagement Benchmarks
30+ Million Views & 230K+ Comments
390% Increase over Social Engagement Benchmarks
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Awards
2022 ROI Festival
Gold - Sports Marketing
One Asia Creative Awards 2022 Shortlist:
Response / Real-time Activity
Branded Social Posts
Credits
Fred & Farid
2021-2022
Role
Creative Direction
Art Direction
Copywriting
Collaborators
Creative Direction: João Leal Pereira, Cao Wen
Copywriting: Cao Wen, Yaru, Yucy Wang
Motion Design: Damien Louise
Agency Supervisor: Paul Lin, Quinn Jiang, Jenny Wei
Agency Producer: Charles Renard, Caroline Wei
Director & Editor: Dai Bao
DOP: Du Fu
Drone: Andrew & Olga @DrewDrones Studio
Yuntai Camera: Chun Ming