Impossible is nothing...and fantastic

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Adidas launches an ambitious and visually stunning multimedia campaign this month in which atheletes ranging from Gilbert Arenas and David Beckham to a grade school soccer team reveal defining moments or experiences in their lives. Centered around the the theme "Impossible is Nothing," they express these experiences through their own artwork (some are stick figures) which is then animated to tell their story.

What's so powerful about this campaign is that these varied athletes aren't focusing on the glory at the finish line or buzzer, but rather on one moment or experience that defines them. These moments range from overcoming illness to turning a bad outcome into a positive--all things that ANYONE can relate to. And that's what makes this campaign feel more engaging versus awe-inspiring. We can all look back to a defining moment (large or small) that helped shape who we are. When we meet new people--isn't what connects us are similar experiences and not necessarily outcomes, achievements or environments?

I'm also impressed with how truly dimensional this campaign is. From an amazing digital component that will expand to posters, TV commercials and traveling exhibitions--it's a great example of incorporating other elements around the digital aspect versus the other way around that is typically more common.

So if you have 10 minutes to spare--check out the site and think back to the defining experience(s) in your life.

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Posted by Leesa Wytock on March 21, 2007 4:15 PM | | Comments (1)

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Adam King said:

Hi Jack,

Thought your readers might be interested in seeing the
latest Adidas application created by glue London.

Adidas: Impossible Story
Kick flip over a truck, slamdunk the moon
and eat a flying shark in your own incredible
adventure. Impossible Story lets users create a
totally personalised animation in a matter of
seconds. Anyone can be the star. Simply upload a
picture of their head and use the A-Z keys to make
your character achieve one unbelievable feat after
another and then share your journey with your friends.

Check it out at : www.impossiblestory.com

Regards,

Adam


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