FedEx: World Cup Golf Integrated Campaign

FedEx wanted to make its golf sponsorship work harder to promote international shipping. Knowing that the golf audience had a strong overlapping with prospects who were high-level executives, it chose to target this group using a sweepstakes.

FedEx: World Cup Golf Integrated Campaign

BBDO New York

ENTRY INFORMATION

Category: Business and Consumer ServicesCountry where program ran: United StatesDate program started/ended: 20th July to 13th September 2009

Product Description: FedEx offers fast, affordable shipping options for all your needs.

Advertiser/Client Name: FedExMedia Channels: TV/Video/Radio

STRATEGY

Marketplace Challenge:

FedEx has a multiyear commitment to the FedExCup and the PGA Tour. Unfortunately, declining ratings coupled with the tumultuous economy in 2009 meant that this year FedEx's golf sponsorship had to work harder than ever to justify its place on the advertising...

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