Elevating Brand Affinity Through Athlete Storytelling
Elevating Brand Affinity Through Athlete Storytelling
Objective
Overview
Deepen U.S. Bank's connection with sports fans by activating athlete ambassador partnerships to authentically bring to life the 2024 brand platform, The Power of Us, through compelling storytelling aligned with key moments on the sports calendar.
Solution
Discussion Topics
Front Office Sports brought U.S. Bank’s The Power of Us platform to life through emotionally resonant storytelling, leveraging its original content franchise, The Untold Team. Through the perspectives of U.S. Bank athlete ambassadors—Collin Morikawa, Napheesa Collier, and Jess Sims—we spotlighted the unsung individuals who support elite athletes, showcasing the power of community and connection.
To create a cohesive and ownable brand experience, we developed a custom co-branded landing page that housed the full content series, serving as a central hub to engage audiences and drive sustained traffic. U.S. Bank further extended its presence by aligning with key moments in golf and women’s sports, enhancing campaign relevance and amplifying visibility across high-impact touch points.
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)


Program Elements
- Custom, co-branded digital destination connecting The Untold Team to The Power of Us brand campaign
- Mid-form content for each athlete with made-for-social pieces for additional amplification via YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X, LinkedIn
- Newsletter sponsorships to promote the branded content and brand campaign messaging
- Entitlement of the Women's Sports Content Hub
- Social coverage partner of the US Open and The Open Championship
- Exclusive Collin Morikawa x TaylorMade Golf Club giveaway
- ROS Display and Rich Media across Golf and Women's Sports content
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)
Play Rate on Custom Landing Page
Engagement Rate on Social Coverage (37% Above Benchmark)