GMC HUMMER EV - NAME LAUNCH & LEBRON JAMES AMBASSADOR PARTNERSHIP
General Motors - A Quiet Revolution, 2020
Brought on to associate the GMC Hummer vehicle range with culture and form a non-traditional auto dialogue, RV cast LeBron James as the GMC Ambassador for the new vehicle. Chosen for his prowess and ability to win coupled with his marketing and legacy building off court, LeBron was perfect to evoke the power and innovation of the new GMC Hummer EV.
Stage one of the partnership was the launch of the vehicle name and core capabilities including: 1000 Horsepower, 11,500 lb-ft of Torque, and acceleration from 0-60 mph in three seconds.
To be launched with a Super Bowl TVC created by AOR Leo Burnett with the tagline "A Quiet Revolution", RV's role was to create wider assets for use across PR and Hype social channels including stills and two mini docs around the vehicle capabilities and the making-of the TVC.
RV sculpted Lebron’s deal, including a detailed social ask & roll out strategy to tap into his fame & likability with the Hummer EV target audience and to increase brand awareness. Word spread quickly with campaign garnering 142.9 million exposure across social, and 47.6 million impressions within its first 24hrs of running.
Stage 2 will be the vehicle reveal 5/20.