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Developed in partnership with London-based creative agency adam&eveDDB, the new platform will roll out across all of Columbia\u2019s consumer and marketing channels\u2014demonstrating how their well-engineered gear is built to perform in even the most unpredictable outdoor conditions. The campaign\u2019s irreverent tone is paired with outrageous scenarios that put a playful lens back on outdoor adventures.<\/p>\n
Columbia Sportswear unveils \u201cEngineered for Whatever,\u201d a bold new campaign reviving its irreverent ’80s\u2013’90s spirit.
\nPartnering with adam&eveDDB, the brand showcases its performance gear in outrageous, unpredictable outdoor scenarios.
\nBlending humour with innovation, the campaign spans digital, retail, and out-of-home channels this fall.<\/p>\n
\u201cSince Day One, Columbia hasn\u2019t cared about fitting in with everyone else. Over the years, the outdoor category became a sea of sameness,\u201d said Joe Boyle, Executive Vice President and Columbia Brand President<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cOur new campaign brings us back to our roots, being unafraid to be different, and even a bit crazy. We\u2019re going back to that irreverent, confident tone that helped put us on the map as a global brand.\u201d<\/p>\n Throughout its 87-year history, Columbia has remained committed to designing thoughtfully engineered gear tested in the most extreme conditions \u2013 from Death Valley to the surface of the Moon. The brand has developed and patented dozens of proprietary technologies to enhance performance in any environment, offering an expansive range of technical products across categories like hiking, fishing, skiing, and now running.<\/p>\n Technologies such as Omni-Heat, Omni-Max, Omni-Shade, and Omni-Freeze are at the core of Columbia\u2019s innovation. While that commitment to performance remains unchanged, the brand is now highlighting the more unpredictable – and occasionally unhinged – ways its gear protects consumers, no matter the conditions.<\/p>\n \u201cWhether it\u2019s wide sweeping landscapes, sunny weather, or clich\u00e9 model photography, advertising in the outdoor category has often followed a tired playbook by depicting the outdoors as pristine and perfect,\u201d said Matt Sutton, Head of Marketing at Columbia<\/strong><\/em>. \u201cBut at Columbia, our gear is built not just for a perfect day but for whatever mother nature throws at you. With \u2018Engineered for Whatever\u2019 we\u2019re showing people that our products are made to handle the extreme and unpredictable, with a healthy dose of humor and joy. By embracing the real and unexpected sides of adventure, we\u2019re staying true to our legacy and charting a distinct and memorable path for our brand going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cEngineered for Whatever\u201d will kick off this fall with original content putting Columbia\u2019s gear to the ultimate test in over-the-top scenarios. In today\u2019s brand debut, the campaign kicks off with visceral, irreverent and downright bonkers content that reminds humans that mother nature will put you to the test and you need to have the right gear.<\/p>\n Upcoming advertising and content this fall will spotlight outlandish scenarios and celebrity cameos in scenarios featuring crocodiles, human snowballs, and the grim reaper himself. The campaign will be amplified through out-of-home advertising, digital and social content, retail buildouts, creative activations, partnerships, and more.<\/p>\n
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