Reebok launched “Life is Not a Spectator Sport” to inspire consumers to pursue their passions, celebrate their individuality, and become active participants in the world around them. Building upon the brand’s refreshed creative direction led by the in-house agency, this campaign marks a major shift in tone and personality for the brand. Originally debuting “Because Life is Not a Spectator Sport “ in 1984, this updated evolution of the iconic campaign kicks off with a hero film featuring a range of inspirational, creative, and determined talent, each with a unique, moving story to share—all of whom never watch life from the sidelines.
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Brand Anthem Compilation
Key Visuals
Artist Feature Videos
The artists in ‘Life is Not a Spectator Sport’ are iconoclasts, each of them driving culture in new, provocative ways that hopefully encourage people to be iconoclastic in their own right. Each featured partner strives to be the antithesis of stagnant, choosing to embrace and commit to a life of passion, movement, and growth—creatively, musically, or athletically. Accompanying the hero film are individual vignettes of each artist and athlete in Reebok’s iconic Classic Leather footwear dissecting the meaning of “Life is Not a Spectator Sport,” and defining what “Classic” means to them. The videos are set against unique backdrops that match each talent’s individuality and catch them at their quirkiest, most expressive, and most powerful. The final films capture the key lessons and knowledge they’ve obtained by choosing to participate in life and paving a path to authenticity.
Arca – Venezuelan singer-songwriter, producer, and visual artist
Lolo Zouaï – American, French and Algerian singer-songwriter and producer
Allen Iverson – Hall of Famer, icon, and Virginia native
Brent Faiyaz - Singer/songwriter from Columbia, Maryland
Social Content
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Credits
Parker Woods
Photographer
Photographer
Htat Htut
Cinematographer
Cinematographer
Jide Osifeso
Senior Creative Director
Senior Creative Director
Jeremy Haunschild
Associate Creative Director
Associate Creative Director
Carissa Romain
Associate Creative Director (Copy)
Associate Creative Director (Copy)
Valentina Vergara
Sara Park
Natalie Shields
Art Directors
Sara Park
Natalie Shields
Art Directors
Niall Power
Mikeisha Vaughn
Copywriters
Mikeisha Vaughn
Copywriters
Nick Simmons
Post Production Manager
Post Production Manager
Par Guiv
Producer
Producer
Ryan Hahn
Executive Producer, HPLA
Executive Producer, HPLA
