CASE STUDY

Nintendo and Australian Open 2010
Sponsorship Leverage Activity

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The Challenge

  • Create a new, fresh and exciting leverage program to bring Nintendo to life at Australian Open
  • Stand out from the clutter of sponsors within the new Grand Slam Oval precinct
  • Generate mass hands on sampling of key Nintendo titles across both platforms - Wii and Nintendo DSi

The Solution

Wii Pavilion

  • Authentic tropical thatched structure to endorse Wii's 'health and wellness' proposition
  • Trained brand ambassadors engaged with consumers and distributed giveaways
  • Consumers tried out range of Wii titles
  • Daily Wii Fit Plus demonstrations

Nintendo DSi Zone

  • Consumers loaned Nintendo DSi console at event and took the 'Nintendo DSi Audio Guide Tour' presented by Pat Cash
  • Tour highlighted various points of interest at venue
  • Name the sound competition at 'Sounds of the Open' pillar
  • Wireless lounge to sample Nintendo DSi games and online capabilities
  • Competition to WIN a Nintendo DSi daily

The Outcome


  • Over 50,000 unique brand interactions
  • Exceeded experiential objectives
  • Encouraged positive word of mouth
  • Generated hype and excitement and brand advocacy


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