Going for the gold: Sports Marketing and advertising during the Olympics

Written by Daniela Hernández Rizo - Marketing specialist
Created Jul 10, 2024 - Updated Jan 23, 2025 | 2 min read
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The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics are nearly here, offering brands an unmatched chance to connect with a vast global audience. With 11 million new followers on the Olympics’ official channels, the excitement is palpable, presenting a unique opportunity for impactful advertising.

It is much more than a Sporting Event

The Olympics celebrate human achievement, perseverance, and unity, providing brands a platform to engage millions of viewers from diverse backgrounds. Effective Olympic advertising goes beyond visibility—it’s about creating emotional connections and lasting impressions. The shared moments of triumph and struggle resonate deeply, making the Olympics a powerful stage for brand storytelling.

Create effective advertising strategies

To stand out in Olympic advertising, brands need innovative and strategic approaches:

  1. Visual Platforms: Utilize Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, and TikTok to showcase creativity and exclusive content. Behind-the-scenes looks at preparations, athlete interviews, and event details keep audiences engaged and excited.
  2. Influencer Collaborations: Work with influential sports figures to create authentic content that resonates with followers, lending credibility and relatability to your brand.
  3. Augmented Reality (AR) and Filters: Use AR to add an immersive element to your marketing, making it more engaging and interactive.
  4. Popular Hashtags and Trends: Stay current with Olympic-related hashtags and trends to increase content visibility and join the larger online conversation.
  5. Consistent Branding: Use distinctive colors, typography, and visual styles to maintain a coherent brand presence across all platforms and ensure your brand is instantly recognizable.
  6. Create Dynamic ads: Use contextual and geolocated advertising campaigns to capture users’ attention with messages and creatives that align with the Games in real-time.

At Tappx, we understand the power of digital advertising during sporting events and offer monetization, brand advertising, user acquisition, and performance advertising solutions designed to help brands achieve their goals.

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Engaging with the audience

Encourage user-generated content to build community and trust while providing authentic promotional material. Live events and public space activations create memorable connections with the public, enhancing brand visibility and engagement. Online and offline, creative contests can spark public participation and generate user-generated content. Guerrilla marketing tactics, like sports flash mobs or urban artistic interventions, draw attention and create buzz, making your brand a talking point during the Games.

Embracing the shift towards digital consumption

With a decline in global TV audiences since 2012, digital consumption has surged. Short-form videos on TikTok, Reels, and Shorts are essential for reaching modern audiences who favor quick, engaging content. The Paris 2024 Olympics are expected to be the most digital in history, attracting a massive and highly engaged online audience. Athletes sharing their stories on social media and live-streaming events will play a crucial role in this digital engagement. Brands can capitalize on this trend by creating content that resonates with the online audience, emphasizing personal stories and behind-the-scenes glimpses of athletes’ lives.

Aligning with Olympic Values

The Olympics promote values of excellence, camaraderie, respect, and determination. Aligning your brand with these core values can inspire and resonate with a broad audience. This edition of the Olympics will also highlight gender parity and sustainability, featuring an equal number of male and female athletes and a 55% reduction in carbon footprint. Brands that emphasize these aspects in their campaigns can strengthen their commitment to equality, inclusivity, and environmental responsibility, aligning themselves with the progressive values of modern audiences.

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Conclusion

The Paris 2024 Summer Olympics offer a remarkable platform for brands to connect with a global audience. By leveraging visual platforms, real-time content, and strategic athlete partnerships, brands can create powerful narratives that endure long after the events have concluded. The opportunities for connection and engagement are vast, from live experiences to digital interactions. With thoughtful planning and execution, your brand can achieve a gold-medal-worthy presence at these monumental events, leaving a lasting impression on audiences worldwide.

Our team is ready to provide you with all the best solutions and support, ensuring you maximize this advertising opportunity and achieve your goals. Contact us today

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