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Timeless Ideas

Livestrong

Brand:
Nike
Agency:
Wieden+Kennedy Portland
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Timeless principle

Give a shared belief one simple object people can carry.

The idea

Turn a yellow wristband into a public, wearable sign of support for people living with cancer.

Why it works

The band is inexpensive, recognizable and meaningful only when worn, so distribution becomes participation. Its color and ubiquity make private support publicly visible. Nike and Livestrong create a symbol strong enough to travel far beyond paid media.

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  • The yellow LIVESTRONG wristband, introduced with Nike in 2004