ATC UAE – Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge

June 10, 2011
Performance Comms

The Challenge

  • To raise awareness of the rally, its partners and the new desert venue for the event’s base in 2011
  • Ensure strong media attendance on-site
  • Increase local, regional and international television coverage

Fan Insight

  • Fans enjoy the excitement of the competition, particularly the opportunity to get up close to the action and stars at the event’s Super Special Stage

Creative Solution

  • In addition to targeting media using traditional PR activities, Performance   Communications developed competitions for Sport 360 and OSN TV
  • A twin-focus TV campaign was based on attracting TV crews to the rally and placing highlight packages with GCC/international stations
  • Abu Dhabi Sports TV broadcast live from the rally each day

Results

  • 50% Increase in awareness through TV strategy
  • 120 media attendees
  • Abu Dhabi Sports TV broadcast live from the rally each day
  • 25% increase in general PR coverage on 2010