In launching a new line of masculine air fresheners with a small brand budget, Archer needed to connect with their sports-loving male target in a way that would compete with their big brand budget competitors
Insight
When it comes to the male market, you’re not legit until someone has your logo on their jersey.
Strategy
Legitimize our brand through a big-time endorsement deal.
Solution
We signed unknown independent-league pitcher Clay Chapman to the Biggest Sports Endorsement Deal of All Time–$3.4 Billion. The catch? It would be paid out over 10 million years (with an option to extend). We hosted a press conference in a sports museum and streamed the event over Facebook Live for fans and media around the world.
300%
Sales Increase
Attendance
By Major News Outlets Like Fox, Associated Press, NBC, and Hundreds of Clay fans.