Sport Is More Fun When It's Fair
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Sport Is More Fun When It's Fair

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Drug Free Sport NZ (DFSNZ) approached us to help them reshape the narrative around anti-doping rules in sport.

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In August 2023, we launched a six-month public awareness campaign to debunk the myth that anti-doping rules only apply to pro athletes. The repercussions of importing, distributing or using banned substances can be dire, with potential bans from all sport for up to four years. But awareness was low, and the sporting public at risk of making avoidable mistakes.

Rather than writing a fear-based script, we led with values. The message to sporting New Zealanders was that sport is fun, sure, but it’s more fun when it’s fair.

Teaming up with charismatic Kiwi actor Semu Filipo, we created a comedic video campaign that followed Len, a social sport enthusiast, as he navigated the temptations and risks of performance enhancers.

Our aim? To get in front of sports players across Aotearoa, with humour as the key driver to reach our target demographic, sparking conversations and encouraging shares.

Despite a modest budget, the social-led campaign achieved excellent results: 9,200+ likes, 400+ comments, and an impressive 430+ shares.

The campaign reached nearly a million people and amassed over 1.5 million video plays.

The results surpassed DFSNZ’s expectations and the hero video is still referenced as an internet favourite.

"Our work with ODV changed the direction of our video campaigns for the better. They brought life and humour to an otherwise serious subject matter, and helped us to make genuine connections with important new audiences. Their scripting service in particular gets you access to a truly impressive level of talent and creativity, and we’d recommend it every time."

"Our work with ODV changed the direction of our video campaigns for the better. They brought life and humour to an otherwise serious subject matter, and helped us to make genuine connections with important new audiences. Their scripting service in particular gets you access to a truly impressive level of talent and creativity, and we’d recommend it every time."

Sarah Cason, Acting General Manager Strategic Engagement

Behind the scenes

Come behind the scenes on this project and see actor Semu Filipo and the crew smash it out of the park (or the rugby field)!

Hard to believe it was raining 30 minutes before we started filming this one. An ODV set is always an enjoyable time, but special thanks goes to the crew who trudged many hundreds of metres through the muddy sports field to get this one in the bag.

Hard to believe it was raining 30 minutes before we started filming this one. An ODV set is always an enjoyable time, but special thanks goes to the crew who trudged many hundreds of metres through the muddy sports field to get this one in the bag.

"Len's a walker!" Actor Liam Hose was the perfect embodiment of our Len who struggles to find his niche in sport but eventually finds an uncanny knack for race walking.

"Len's a walker!" Actor Liam Hose was the perfect embodiment of our Len who struggles to find his niche in sport but eventually finds an uncanny knack for race walking.

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