Social Olympics Surprise: Networked Insights Finds Small Brands Making Huge Gains in Run-up to Rio
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) July 27, 2016 -- Networked Insights today released the first research report in its “Social Olympics” series, examining which brands and U.S. sponsors are winning (and losing) throughout this year’s epic festivities, and which ones are getting the most bang for their sponsorship bucks. The initial results find some surprising winners.
The first report looks at which international partners and U.S. sponsors are seeing the greatest increase in brand awareness in the 100 days leading up to the opening ceremonies, and which of these brands can attribute their awareness specifically to their Olympic campaigns.
On top of both podiums in the early rankings is J.M. Smuckers, makers of jellies, peanut butters, and other food stuffs.
With the custom hashtag #PBJ4TeamUSA tied to a sweepstakes, and the promise of donating $1 to Team USA for every time the hashtag is used, Smuckers has watched its brand mentions on social media increase more than 1,200% compared with a baseline period. Nearly 90% of consumer mentions of the brand include some reference to its Olympic sponsorship or the athletes the brand is supporting.
“Sweepstakes-driven campaigns almost always drive social success,” said Rick Miller, vice president of customer success at Networked Insights, “but marrying that concept with a donation to the athletes when consumers share the message has put an extra boost behind Smuckers’ campaign.”
Other smaller brands like Chobani Greek Yogurt and Milk Life (America's Milk Companies) have made significant inroads with significant increases in customer conversations in the lead upp to the games.
AT&T, Samsung, McDonald's, Nike, and Coca-Cola, are all noticeably absent from the early rankings. Undoubtedly all of these brands will kick off intense activations as the Games begin.
To see the entire list of companies ranked by brand lift and brand conversations around the Olympics, and to sign up to receive all of Networked Insights’ Olympics coverage, click here.
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Richard Sharp, Networked insights, http://www.networkedinsights.com, +1 (312) 498-1287, [email protected]
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