Global Promotion of Squash

The Challenge

  • Support the World Squash Federation in its bid to join the Olympic Sports Programme
  • Grow the global profile of Squash with key Olympic, sports and international media
  • Create an integrated campaign to raise awareness of the assets of Squash and how it has modernised as a sport

The Outcome

  • Squash widely regarded as having ran the most pro-active and engaging communications strategy of all eight bidding sports
  • In May 2013 Squash, Wrestling and Softball-Baseball shortlisted by the IOC to join Olympic Sports Programme
  • Squash seen as delivering the most professional presentation @ the IOC Session in September 2013
  • Squash continues to seek a place on the Olympic Sports Programme and has grown its profile and support to the International Sports community

VERO’s Role

  • Develop a compelling Squash narrative and key messages
  • Run a global media outreach programme to communicate innovations in Squash / why it would be an ideal addition to the Games
  • Create stand out marketing collateral and campaign style films
  • Advise on social media strategy & utilising players / bid ambassadors
  • Script and create key speeches and presentations to the IOC