Nike: Champion Restart

Nike, a sportswear brand, inserted itself into the esports category in China with a documentary about helping successful esports player to improve his fitness.

Overview

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Think of physical sports and Nike may be one of the first brands that come to mind. But esports? When one of China's most successful esports players made a shock announcement that he was retiring due to diabetes at just 22, we recognized an opportunity for Nike to make a positive impact. The strategy: to help Uzi. The documentary "Champion Restart" follows Uzi's training program throughout his recovery process. His journey is raising awareness among fans that with a...

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