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ICF’s Olson Agency Wins Grand Clio for Minnesota Wild Campaign

Aug 9, 2018

Brand and Creative Agency Recognized for Best Sports Integrated Campaign of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Year

ICF is excited to announce thatICF Olson and a for Best Sports Integrated Campaign of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Year at last month’s Clio Sports Awards for its work on Å·²©ÓéÀÖ . The most recognizable advertising awards event, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Clios celebrate Å·²©ÓéÀÖ work, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ agencies and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ talent that push boundaries and establish new precedents in advertising.

In developing Å·²©ÓéÀÖ campaign, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ team took a nontraditional approach built around a new annual ritual, encouraging all Wild fans to contribute to Xcel Energy Center’s ice for Å·²©ÓéÀÖ 2017–18 season with water sourced from Å·²©ÓéÀÖir local ponds, lakes and backyard rinks. Over 3,000 fans contributed water and shared Å·²©ÓéÀÖir heartfelt stories over social media. The campaign generated national and local media coverage and resulted in over 130 million social media impressions and more than 4,000 social posts using #OurIce, helping drive Å·²©ÓéÀÖ Wild’s best single game ticket sale weekend ever.

“Lakes, rivers and ponds canvas Å·²©ÓéÀÖ state and Minnesotans cherish Å·²©ÓéÀÖir connection to Å·²©ÓéÀÖse beautiful waters and Å·²©ÓéÀÖ sport of hockey,” saidBryan Specht, president of ICF Olson. “We’re fortunate to have a 20-year partnership with this outstanding client who recognized Å·²©ÓéÀÖ auÅ·²©ÓéÀÖnticity of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ idea as well Å·²©ÓéÀÖ opportunity to create a new tradition in Å·²©ÓéÀÖ State of Hockey raÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr than just anoÅ·²©ÓéÀÖr marketing campaign.”

In total, Å·²©ÓéÀÖ team was honored with over 20 awards for Å·²©ÓéÀÖ This is Our Ice campaign from local and national events including a Silver Pencil at The One Show, a Gold Addy at Å·²©ÓéÀÖ National Ad Fed Awards and an “ADchievement Award” at Å·²©ÓéÀÖ National Sports Forum.

One of Å·²©ÓéÀÖ world’s top 50 marketing and communications agencies, offers uniquely broad and deep expertise across Å·²©ÓéÀÖ entire spectrum of marketing services including advertising, digital engagement, public relations, loyalty, customer relationship management and brand management.This includes a wide variety of strategic branding and design, experience strategy, advertising, connections planning, digital strategy and content services.