// Marca

The Game Plan

MARCA, Spain’s premier sports media outlet, recently expanded into the U.S market and launched the first-ever MARCA America Award, honoring soccer legend Lionel Messi. While production and logistics for the event were underway, MARCA identified a need for dedicated support to attract substantial media coverage and ensure a compelling, memorable media experience. WOW MKTG was brought in to generate extensive media interest and create a message that would amplify MARCA’s brand nationwide.

The Kickoff

With a tight turnaround, our team quickly launched an intensive media relations campaign, crafting an impactful storyline, building a highly targeted media list, and connecting with key local, national, and international South Florida-based media. The focus was on maximizing reach by targeting outlets critical to distribution through networks, affiliates, and syndicates to deliver MARCA’s story and brand to the widest possible audience.

Making the Play

WOW MKTG engaged more than 150 media outlets, distributing advisories, press releases, and conducting follow-up calls and outreach with local, national, and international journalists. Messaging emphasized Messi’s unprecedented achievements and MARCA’s reputation as a global sports leader, positioning the award as a ‘champion of champions’ recognition. This narrative resonated with both sports and news organizations, creating excitement across a broad audience base.

Scoring the Goal

In just one week, WOW MKTG launched a high-impact, globally recognized PR campaign that attracted over 40 media representatives from local, national, and international outlets, including the Associated Press, ESPN, EFE, USA Today, and local ABC, NBC, Univision, and Telemundo affiliates. The story achieved widespread reach, attaining over 700 mentions worldwide, including major names like The Washington Post, CBS News, Fox Sports, ABC News, NBC News, MSN.com, AOL, and Yahoo!. It received coverage across the U.S., Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, resonating in both English and Spanish. The campaign introduced the inaugural MARCA America Award as a major event, bolstered the brand's presence in the U.S., and amplified Lionel Messi’s legacy in a new market. WOW MKTG’s rapid, strategic media approach and global distribution underscored its expertise in compelling storytelling and effective audience engagement.

40+

Media Representatives in Attendance

719

Global News Mentions

35+

Television & Radio Mentions

3.92B

Total Potential Reach

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