Peugeot

Challenge

  • Raise the profile of Peugeot’s IRC driver Kris Meeke with lifestyle media and drive interest and awareness of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge
Kris Meeke at Goodwood

Solution

  • Capitalise on opportunities presented by the IRC calendar to conduct media trips to rallies to facilitate interviews and generate coverage
  • Position Kris as a rare British World Champion in his sport through all communications engaging sports and lifestyle media
  • Organise in car experiences with target media for coverage
  • Secure features with lifestyle outlets e.g. ‘How to Steer yourself out of a slide’- Instructions for Men page in Shortlist
  • Conduct media training in order to evaluate Kris’ strengths, weaknesses and identify aspects to pitch to media
  • Compile lifestyle focused biography with emphasis on facilitating approaches to men’s lifestyle and sports sections
  • Create bespoke lifestyle photography of Kris to support profile building opportunities

Results

  • Peugeot IRC driver Kris Meeke campaign generated over £200,000 AVE
  • Over 10 pieces of coverage in target media including Esquire, Evening Standard, TalkSport and Company