Today Gymshark launches our new global brand platform. The campaign celebrates the niches and nuances of the gym sub-culture. It features stringer vest nip slips, bum scrunch shorts, training to failure, callous chewing, all served with a side of chicken, rice, and broccoli. Developed alongside apna studios, it is full of IYKYK truths, speaking directly to our customer and community. We know their world better than any ‘sportswear’ brand. Because we’re not a sports brand. We’re a gym brand. We are Gymshark. We Do Gym.
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The discussion in the comments on the male vs female themes depicted (interesting/frustrating to observe that men are saying 'very relatable' and it's only women calling these out!) reflects the disappointment I felt upon seeing this campaign. Gymshark is attempting to move into new spaces claiming it is "not a sports brand", yet the activation aimed at women exclusively focuses on clothing and objectification. These stereotypes won't improve gym culture (intrinsic to a lifestyle brand) and could alienate your wider female customer base - so maybe these ads were worth a focus group round after all. Plus, I know men who own every possible colour variation of a Gymshark top, so you could demonstrate gender equality *and* tap in to relevant consumer behaviour! :) If more varied, empowering ads do exist, it would have been better to identify this issue and post when the full set of creatives were through, but even then this doesn't change how these OOH ads will be received in isolation. This oversight is a shame, but looking forward to seeing the full creative campaign to understand Gymshark's approach here.
I really like the creative idea and the single mindedness, but so disappointed by the female executions in that it’s only focused on clothing.
I just wish that you would show some fit and forty athletes in the gym instead of always 20-somethings... "we do gym " too and also (DO ... and) want to look/feel good doing it - age inclusivity would also be good occasionally - unless you want me to give all my money to Lululemon :-)
Love some of the male athlete ones. :) Not sure if this is the full ad set but I just wonder, are all the women ads somewhat related to her outfit? I was hoping to see some clever ones created around women insights that don't connect to her apparel at all. Mikey Robinson
"We Hope You Fail" 👊
Brilliant. What sort of research did you do before this? Feels like some fun ethnography or focus groups.
Veryyyyyyy nice 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
I don't understand half of these headlines so your targeting is spot-on! ;)
Senior Creative at Gymshark
1moPhotographer/Director: Justin Bettman Assisted by: wilder marroquin Creative: Mikey Robinson Copywriter: Chloe Adams Gymshark Producer: Megan Coutts Production Agency: Water Creative Producers: Becky Henderson, Emma Roberts DOP: James Jones 1st AC: Richard Crilly Editors: Ian Brown Grade house: CHEAT Brand Manager: Amy Beadle Project Manager: Colette Agar Additional Production: Chris S. Retouch: Chloe Myles, Azeem Sheikh Styling: Francesca Adams, Alanya French Barnbrook Design: Laura Kelsey, Nathan Barnett Artwork: Aaron Keane Talent: Rachel Oderinde, Marie-Theres Grassel, Lucy Ellis, Eilidh Muir, Sophia Steen, Payton Bisso Additional Copy: Harry Foley Gymshark Chief Brand Officer: Noel Mack Gymshark Head of Creative: Olly Smith Gymshark Head of Comms: Sam Kane Media: Jessica Fitzpatrick, BUILDHOLLYWOOD Justin Bettman is represented by: Anderson Hopkins