Black Women are rarely recognized for the hard work they put in. It’s not just magic; they are the real thing.

Nike inspires and enables consumers to join them in action through a new film, ‘We Play Real’; a social campaign elevating Black women’s voices; and a pitch campaign with community partner Black Girl Ventures. Key athletes in the film include Serena Williams, Naomi Osaka, Sydney Leroux, and many more.

Throughout 2021, Nike will continue to deliver inspiring, empowering, and motivating stories, content, and experiences that demonstrate how the power of sport can help move the world forward.

Credits
Client: Nike
Campaign: We Play Real
Agency: Wieden+Kennedy
Formats: Trueview Ads.| Digital Film
Tags: Craft, Diversity, Film, Impactful, Storytelling, #WePlayReal
Countries: USA

Just as you can’t stop Naomi Osaka, Cristiano Ronaldo or Leo Baker. Sport unites us. Strengthens us. Keeps us pushing ahead. No matter what, we will always come back stronger, together.

Nike strives to bring innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. (* If you have a body, you are an athlete.)

Narrated by Megan Rapinoe, the spot celebrates sport as a source of inspiration. Its action shares a dynamic split screen series detailing 36 pairings of athletes and relating the kinetic movement of one sport to another. Developed through research of more than 4,000 pieces of footage, the resulting montage underscores commonalities shared by athletes around the world.

Closed gyms and empty stadiums haven’t stopped athletes from pushing forward and using their platforms to help create change. Through those actions, sport shows us what an equal playing field looks like — and reminds us that a better future is possible.

Credits
Advertising Agency: W+K Portland, USA
Campaign: You Can’t Stop Us
Brand: Nike

Tags:
Film, United States, Fashion, Public Interest, NGO, Retail Services, Sports, Nike, Wieden+Kennedy