- Australia
To celebrate the launch of their new NITRO™ running range, and recent launch into rebel, PUMA created a unique Out-of-Home campaign using a treadmill linked to the iconic JCDecaux Young and Jackson billboard.
PUMA created a 'Treadmillboard' that saw their creative featuring Aussie hero Nedd Brockmann and his words to describe the NITRO™ range, taken over in real-time by passersby.
Located opposite Flinders Street station in Melbourne, PUMA took over a space directly underneath the iconic billboard. People were invited to trial the new NITRO™ range on a treadmill and their reactions were captured. Once they had trialed the shoes and given their feedback, they were taken outside to be surprised by Nedd and their own faces and reactions up in lights on the big screen.
"We know experiencing product is the best way to convert customers. Combining product trial, with the surprise of meeting Nedd Brockmann and seeing yourself on one of the most iconic billboards in Melbourne, is a great way to engage with customers on a new level, and create a memorable and shareable moment," said Neysa Goh, PUMA Oceania's Director of Marketing.
Kristian Muhllechner, Sales Director - VIC, JCDecaux said: "Partnering with PUMA and Nedd to bring their NITRO™ range to life through such an innovative and interactive activation, is a great example of how Out-of-Home can create memorable, real-world experiences. The combination of product trial, digital engagement, and the iconic location, showcases the unique impact this medium can deliver."
'Treadmillboard' is one of many touchpoints for PUMA's recent "Chase that Feeling" campaign to promote the new NITRO™ range in partnership with ambassador Nedd Brockmann and to support the recent launch into rebel.
Developed and managed by PUMA's creative agency Bursty, with media managed by Havas, the bespoke 'Treadmillboard' captured the live content and was then shared across PUMA and Nedd's social channels.
Nedd Brockmann first made headlines in 2022 after running 4000kms across Australia from Perth's Cottesloe Beach to Sydney's Bondi Beach, whilst raising millions of dollars for homeless charity Mobilise.