Real Madrid and Fly Emirates: Fans for real

This case study tells the story of how Real Madrid, a Spanish football club, and Fly Emirates, a Dubai airline, ran a global contest to find the club's biggest fan and earn new followers.

Real Madrid and Fly Emirates: Fans for real

Julen Elizari and Nacho Samper

Campaign details

Brand: Real Madrid-Fly EmiratesLead agency: DeQueBuzzContributing agencies: Google SpainCountry: GlobalIndustry: SportsChannels used: Content marketing, Internet - microsites, Online video, Public relations, Social media, Word of mouth, advocacyMedia budget: Up to 500k

Executive Summary

Real Madrid, the world's most successful football club, together with its sponsor Fly Emirates, a Dubai airline, have run a global contest to find the club's biggest fan. The news of the three-month campaign was announced on Google+. The...

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