International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)

The challenge

Create a launch event for a major new athletics magazine and global website in an innovative and exciting way. Ensuring positive media coverage and stakeholder engagement.

VERO’s Role

  • Create the launch event concept
  • Create the content for the launch
  • Draft scripts for speakers
  • Devise event media strategy
  • Identify stakeholders to be invited
  • Managing the event on the day

The Outcome

Successful event held at the O2 in London with participants including Seb Coe, Jonathan Edwards, Steve Ovett and Wilson Kipketer. Over 30 journalists attended the event which created a buzz within the media and key stakeholders and gained positive media coverage.