The health boom is continuing to waver on and as cultural obsession with fitness continues, the concept of athletic advertising is expanding into new areas not previously associated with athletics. As of recently, the World Cup took the entire world by storm, which was used by marketers as an effective way to connect based on interest. Major sporting events aside, we're seeing athletic advertising spreading to include everything from vehicles to food.
The equating of physical fitness with product placement is a cunning tactic as seen within these athletic advertising examples as a consumer that has a positive feeling about something will be more inclined towards a purchase. What's more, the inherent topic of sexuality within athletic advertising also helps to create a positive image for viewers who are looking for a lifestyle rather than just a product.
25 Athletic Advertising Approaches
From Pixelated Athlete Ads to Voyeuristic Athletics Ads:
Michael Hemsworth — Aug 1, 2014 — Marketing
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Illusionary Sportswear Ads
The Insight Autumn 2013 Campaign is Inspired by Surrealism
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Voyeuristic Athletics Ads
This ESPN HD Campaign Captures Off-the-Clock Moments
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Electrically Feminine Sportswear
The adidas by Stella McCartney Spring 2013 Line is Vibrant
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Jumping Sportswear Lookbooks
The Nike Women's FW13 Catalog Stars a Slew of Female Athletes
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Street-Chic Athletica Campaigns
The Candice Lake 'Sportsgirl' Photo Series is Urban-Sporty
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Prismatic Elegance Campaigns
The Milidiami Spring/Summer 2015 Advertorial is Sci-Fi Chic
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Balmy Sporty-Chic Campaigns
The Zara SS 2014 Campaign Showcases Stylist Athleticism
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Artistic Athletic Gear
Nike Collaborates with a Pair of Photographers for Its Tight of the Moment
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Poorly Disguised Fat Ads
The Kingdom of Sports Campaign Revolves Around Cleverly Painted Bodies
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Pop Superstar Athletic Ads
The Katy Perry Adidas Women Commercial is Tight and Terrific
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Airborne Sportswear Catalogs
The Studio Laend Phuengkit Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook is Eclectic
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Trefoil Rapper Logos
Illustrator Mike Frederiqo Draws Pharrell Williams as the Adidas Logo
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Pixelated Athlete Ads
The Ironage Keep Improving Campaign Captures Determination in Dates
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Skin-Peeling Sportswear Ads
The Rademar Campaign Sends a Positive Yet Gruesome Message
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Athletic Art Advertising Blogs
#BecauseFutbol Lets Fans Share Their Branded World Cup Art Online
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Sports Importance Commercials
Dick’s Sporting Goods Promotes that Sports Matter to Students
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Sports Star Chaos Ads
The Nike 'My Time is Now' Commercial is Brings the Soccer Stars
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Sports Star Literacy Campaigns
This Typeface Was Pounded by a Ukrainian Boxer for Awareness
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Athletic Arctic Awareness Ads
The WWF Global Warming Ads Spoof the Summer Olympic Games
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Prevailing Athletic Commercials
The Canadian Paralympic 'Unstoppable' Commercial Inspires
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Trimming Gym Campaigns
The Companhia Athletica 2011 Ads Tells You to "Spend More Time on You"
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Hilarious Sport Benefit Ads
New USTA Ad Campaign Displays the Benefits of Sports
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Iconic Athleticwear Revival Ads
The LACOSTE Polo of the Future Campaign Celebrates 80 Years
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Opinionated World Cup Ads
This ESPN World Cup Ad Showcases Fans' Opinions & World Cup Predictions
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Epic NBA Ads
The adicolor x Dwight Howard Commercial Shows What the Sports Star is All About
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Digital Brand-Made Arenas
Nike Partners with EA Sports to Create a New Stadium in FC 25
Aggressive Athlete Ads
Nike Launches the Winning Isn’t for Everyone Campaign
AI-Generated Ketchup Ads
Heinz Designed an Advertisement Using the Slogan 'It has to be Heinz'
Anti-Consumption Natural Ads
The 'Girls Just Wanna Grow Plants' Ad Aims to Reducing Consumption
Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands
Nike Partnered with the NBA for an Autism Awareness Campaign
Iconic Sports Drink Campaigns
Gatorade Canada's Latest Campaign Stars Sarah Fillier
AI-Lead Car Ads
Ford Launched an AI Campaign Dubbed 'Be Surreal, Be Ford'
Clear In-Game Billboard Advertisements
SCS Software's Truck Simulator Uses Real-Life Advertising
Athlete-Backed Fashion Campaigns
Dwyane Wade Poses for Versace's Underwear Campaign
Groundbreaking AR Posters
Wall's Out-of-Home Ads Make AR Experiences Unmissable with WinDOOH Tech
Hug-Inspired Olympics Campaigns
Coca-Cola's Summer Olympics Campaign was Inspired by True Events
Naturalistic Taco Stand Campaigns
Coca-Cola Launched a Street Photography Campaign in Norway
Football Replica Shirt Publications
Admiral Sports Launches 50 Years of the Replica Shirt
In-Game Billboard Advertising
Gameloft Enables Partners to Advertise Natively in its Games
Logo-Centric Soccer Campaigns
Apple Introduces the MLS Seasons Pass Campaign Visuals
Purposeful Consumer-Focused Campaigns
IKEA's Sleepfluencers Campaign is a Clever Way to Give Back
Sporty Fashion Spring Campaigns
adidas Originals Introduces the 1000 Back Campaign
Athletic Apparel Interactive Billboards
Gymshark Unveils the Shoplift Campaign Ahead of Sale
Personalized In-Flight Ads
United Airlines Kinective Media Offers Curated Travel
AR Locker Rooms
Snapchat and Selfridges Created a Pop-Up for Virtually Trying on Sports Kits
Seasonal Phone Booth Activations
Spotify's Q4 is Calling Urges Brands to Start Holiday Advertising
Gen Z-Centric Campaigns
Urban Outfitters' Shift Happens Campaign Has Three Phases
Immersive Sports Fan Platforms
Sony's FavoriteSpace™ Caters to the Sports Fan Communities
Immersive Sports Engagement Solutions
Sportradar Expands Its Partnership with the NBA
Energy Drink Influencer Partnerships
Uptime Energy Has Announced New Partnerships with Influencers
80s Football-Inspired Collections
Admiral Sports Introduces the Team Dressers Collection
Digital Twin Advertising Partnerships
Coca-Cola's New Partnership Harnesses Nvidia's AI Technology
Novel Fitness Raves
Les Mills and adidas Offered a Ground-Breaking Fitness Rave Event
Craveable Soda Packaging
Sprite is Reviving Its Obey Your Thirst Campaign for a New Generation
Marketer-Targeted Cereal Ads
Surreal's Out-of-Home Campaign Speaks to Marketers, Not Consumers
Hydrating Outdoor Billboards
Gatorade's BPM Pay Panels Replenish Urban Athletees on the Go
Dynamic Athleisure Apparel
Victoria's Secret Relaunched its VSX with a New Performance Collection
Cross-Category Refreshment Campaigns
Sprite and Pringles Hot Have Teamed Up for a New Campaign
Therapeutic Nature-Inspired Campaigns
Craghoppers Introduces Its Autumn/winter 2024 Campaign
Movement-Inspired Fashion Campaigns
The Bottega Veneta's Going Places Features Going Places
Futuristic Shapewear Ads
Skims' First-Ever TV Ad, Skims Lab, Stars Kim Kardashian in Every Role
Quirky Athlete-Centric Mayo Campaigns
Hellmann's New 'Mayotivations Campaign' Features Will Levis
Active Lifestyle-Supporting Campaigns
Kellogg's® Vector® Launches the Become Your Player Campaign
Stylish Footwear Campaigns
Under Armour Targets Gen Z in its New 'Flex As You Go' Campaign
Mindful Athletic Brand Initiatives
Nike's 'Wellness Collective' Promotes 5 Key Wellness Pillars
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Gen Alpha Fitness Influencers
ASICS' Little Reminders Inspires Adults to Make Movement Joyful
Scented Fast Food Billboards
McDonald's Set Up a French Fry-Scented Billboard
Outdoor Fitness Parties
HUAWEI Hosted its 'Light Up Your Rings' Campaign with Pamela Reif
Wellness-Promoting Employee Initiatives
DICK'S Sporting Goods Debuts the Summer of Sport Challenge
Whimsical Uplifting Soda Campaigns
Coca-Cola Unveils It's Magic When The World Comes Together
Festive Advent Campaigns
Cadbury's 24 Out-of-Home Ads Represent the Countdown to Christmas
Pastel-Hued Energy Drink Packaging
The Rockstar Energy Rebranding Has Enhanced Graphics and More
Supersized Delivery Sweepstakes
DoorDash's Big Game Ad Shares Stuff from All the Ads with a Winner
Interactive Soccer Campaign
Michelob ULTRA Has Announced Its Largest Summer Initiative to Date
Epic Rapper-Backed Soda Campaigns
PEPSI Launched its 'Make Your Gameday Epic' Campaign
Mood-Enhancing Fragrance Collections
adidas Partners with Coty to Launch Vibe Perfumes
In-Game Advertising Services
StackAdapt Offers Engaging Game Advertising for its Clients
Flavor-Driven Athletic Supplements
These New Optimum Nutrition Products Come in Six Flavors
Inclusive Marathon Campaigns
adidas Worked with Marathons to Support Neurodivergent Athletes
Personalized Health Gadgets
Bevel Launched a New Product That Leverages Data from Wearable Devices
Soccer-Themed Fragrance Pop-Ups
Hugo Boss Presents an Immersive Activation in Brazil and Argentina
Erectile Dysfunction Medication Ads
Phoenix Wants to Help Canadian Men ‘Rise Again’
Eco-Minded Millennial Ads
Coors Seltzer's 'Call to Inaction' Campaign Aims to Save Water
Kindness-Promoting Beverage Campaigns
Culture Pop Soda Partners with Point Guard Derrick White
Footballer-Backed Global Campaigns
Pepsi Unveils the 'Where There's a Ball There's a Way' Campaign
Connected Beer Jerseys
Miller Lite's Running of the Beer Ads Turns Fans into Walking Billboards
Body Confident Sport Programs
Dove Teams Up with Kylie Kelce for Empowering Women's Campaigns
AI Fashion Photography
Adstronaut AI Creates Stunning eCommerce Images for Fashion Brands
Interactive Beer Giveaways
Dos Equis and Drew Brees Offer Free Beers Tied to Football Strategies
Co-Branded Custom Ads
Lexus and Universal Pictures Partner for the 'Experience OZmazing' Spot
NFL Athlete-Backed Avocado Campaigns
Avocados from Mexico Partners with Rob Gronkowski
Heritage Brand Boot Ads
Blundstone Launches Global Campaign Celebrating Personal Boot Stories
Streetside Challenge Billboards
Gymbox Start Line Encourages Passersby to Try a Short Dash
Sporty Laundromat Takeovers
Heineken's LaundroMatch Turns 24-Hour Laundromats into Sports Bars
Honest Female Athlete Campaigns
'Get Explicit' by Hillberg & Berk Empowers Women in Sports
Outdoor Adventure-Inspired Footwear Campaigns
Baffin Launches the Path We Walk Campaign
Functional Athleisure Pieces
RVCA Drops its New VA Sport Collection Starring Alexis Ren
Dedicated Sports Nutrition Marketplaces
Fuel Goods Was Founded by Laura Jorgensen & Courteney Low
Dramatized Caramel Candy Ads
Reese's Big Game Ad Shows Exaggerated, Relatable Reactions to Change
Summer-Ready Free Beverage Promotions
Athletic Brewing Company is Handing Out Its Run Wild IPA
Sportswear-Branded Game Bundles
adidas Enters the Fortnite Universe with a Versatile Bundle
Quirky Plant-Based Food Ads
Gosh! Food's Falafel Advertisement is Surprising
Interactive Tennis Activations
Fresh Del Monte Engaged Healthy Eating Fans at the 2024 Miami Open
Peeling Cheese Packaging Billboards
This Babybel Billboard is Inspired by the Product's Packaging
E-Commerce Advertising Solutions
Reddit is Enhancing its Reach with the New Dynamic Product Ads
AR Sports Drink Bottles
BODYARMOR's Limited-Edition Collectible Bottles Engage Sports Fans
Vintage Sportswear Capsules
adidas and MLS Take Inspiration from Retro Soccer Aesthetics
Travel-inspired Brand Campaigns
Michelin Launches the On the Road and Beyond! Campaign
Cookie-Twisting Commercials
The OREO Super Bowl 2024 Spot Revisits Pivotal Moments in History
Athlete-Centric Beauty Campaigns
Milani Cosmetics Partners with Female Athletes
Soccer Star Chip Campaigns
Lay's x Messi Chip Bags are Arriving for Soccer Season
Sports-Inspired Digital Docuseries
Purina Pro Plan Partners with Michael Phelps & Others
Influencer Snack Bar Campaigns
Nature Valley Launches a Social-Oriented Digital Marketing Campaign
Athlete Hair Campaigns
Schwarzkopf Professional's Up Your Hair Game Celebrates a Product Relaunch
Athlete-Inspired Wellness Campaigns
Earth’s Splendor and Ben Sheppard Have Teamed Up
Artful Illusory Ads
giffgaff's Large-Scale Illusion Artwork Challenges Inattentional Blindness
Sports Drink-Branded Fashion Lines
POWERADE and Katie Grimes Use Upcycled Materials in New Capsule
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Physical Activity-Promoting Initiatives
Cadillac Fairview Joins the Canadian Olympic Committee
Activity-Monitoring Sports Apps
Strava Heatmaps Offer Athletes Insights into Populated Areas
Athlete-Backed Human Performance Companies
WHOOP Partners with Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports-Themed Pet Products
The PetSmart Team USA Products Cheer on Athletes
Sporty Pharmaceutical Campaigns
Advil X The NFL Join Forces to Highlight Effective Pain Relief
Active Lifestyle Retailer Ranges
The Sports Edit on M&S Now Features Reebok and Puma
Playful QSR Campaigns
Cossette Forms the New McDonald's Campaign to Closest Restaurant
Global Soccer Partnerships
Lay's Announced as the Official Sponsor of FIFA World Cup 2026
Global Storytelling Initatives
Vans Announces its Narrative-Centric Always Pushing Campaign
Hard-To-Read Health Campaigns
A Specsavers Campaign Encourages Movie-Goers to Check their Sight
Skincare Investment Campaigns
Kiehl's Skin-Vestment Pairs Skincare Solutions and Financial Jargon
Thematic Athlete-Celebrating Dairy Commercials
Mengniu Recognizes Chinese Athletes with New Ad
Volleyball-Specific Athletic Wear Partnerships
Adidas Partners with League One Volleyball (LOVB)
Wellness Lifestyle Clubs
The Health Cafe Introduces Social Wellness Programming in Toronto
Olympics-Themed Tech Accessories
These Samsung 2024 Summer Olympics Accessories are Creative
Athlete-Centric Bingo Campaigns
The 'Share Your Bingo Moment' Campaign Spotlights Olympic Legends
Prescriptive Mental Health Posters
Parkrun Encourages Movement on World Mental Health Day
Empowering Mental Health Football Ads
adidas Debuts Short Film 'You Got This'
Skateboarding-Inspired Ads
Vans Launched the ‘Always Pushing’ Ad Highlighting Skating Culture
Celebrity-Backed Fragrance Ads
Axe Targets Generation Z with its New Star-Studded Campaign
Esports Merchandising Deals
adidas is Collaborating with 100 Thieves on a Merchandise Collection
Sporty Smartphone Partnerhips
Vivo Unveiled Its V30 Series Smartphones at UEFA EURO 2024™
Non-Alcoholic Beer Deals
Athletic Brewing Company is the Non-Alcoholic Partner of Arsenal F.C.
Athlete-Inspired AI Brand Campaigns
AngelAi Taps a Groups of Athletes to Promote Its Ethos
Short Film-Inspired Ads
Apple’s New ‘The Underdogs’ Ad Features Various Apple Products
Genetic Athleticism Tests
Ancestry Lets Users Compare Their AncestryDNA to Elite Athletes
Redirected Movement Campaigns
Asics' 15MinuteWeightLoss Challenges Rapid Weight Loss Content
Empowering Soccer-Inspired Campaigns
Gatorade Has Partnered with Renowned Soccer Icons
Parent-Honoring Olympic Campaigns
Molson'a Campaign Honors the Parents of Team Canada Athletes
Genderless Court-Ready Apparel
Humanrace and evian Create a New, Genderless Athletic Collaboration
Vibrant Runner-Targeted Commercials
PUMA Southeast Asia Debuts a Community-Based Video Campaign
Advertising Demand-Side Platforms
Yahoo Launched Yahoo Creative to Help Advertisers
Football-Themed Cereal Promotions
This Weetabix On-Pack Promo is Being Run with The FA in the UK
Efficiency-Driven Digital Ad Solutions
ShopLiftr is Revolutionizing Digital Advertising
Large-Screen Sports Campaigns
Hisense Debuted Its Big Game, Big Screen Initiative
Nutrition-Focused Cereal Branding
The Cheerios Range is Showcasing New Branding in the UK
Fandom-Exploring Sports Partnerships
NFL and Mitchell & Ness Collaborate to Spotlight Fan Stories
Goal-Oriented Health Apps
The 'Bright' App Offers a Holistic View of One's Health
Exercise Recovery Campaigns
California Almonds' National Recovery Day Kick-Starts the Offseason
Female Athlete Nutrition Ranges
ATHENA Sports Nutrition Supports the Needs of Athletic Women
Mobile Device Addiction Campaigns
The Women's Brain Health Initiative Highlights a Growing Concern
Connective Sports Apps
Acti Forges Connections Between Like-Minded Sports Lovers
Official Hydration Soccer Partners
BODYARMOR Becomes a Partner of the U.S. Soccer Federation
Celebrity-Fronted Marketplace Campaigns
AliExpress Announces David Beckham as Global Ambassador
Comprehensive Sports Apps
OutyPlay Builds Community for Sports Enthusiasts
Sports Affiliated Restaurant Campaigns
NFL Trio Star in a Official Grill + Bar Sponsor Campaign