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Madden: The
Spokesplayer

 

He’s speaking up behalf of players too busy changing the game to be talking about it.

Meet the Spokesplayer.
He’s here to speak up, so they don’t have to.

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This generation of NFL players are surprisingly humble — focused on changing the game; not talking about it.

So we created The Spokesplayer — this generation’s biggest sports fan, with the confidence of Marcelle Wallace and the clout of Rich Paul. He’s truly this generation’s spokesperson.

The Spokesplayer injected himself into culture every-step of the campaign, from hijacking a players zoom-call, to shouting out players on social media, and even leaking photos of him with other NFL legends.

 
 
 

:60 ’A New Era’

Campaign Teaser, inspired by Mark Ingrams viral press conference moment.

:30 ‘Speaking Up for DeAndre Hopkins’

:30 ‘Speaking Up For CeeDee Lamb + Jerry Jeudy’

The Spokesplayer appeared throughout the season, speaking up for gamers and players alike.

 
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Selected Press
Forbes: Forbes: Madden 21 Commercial: ‘Spokesplayer’ Is EA’s Best Spot Of The Year
Bleacher Report:
Madden NFL 21 Drops New Trailer Starring Lamar Jackson and 'The Spokesplayer'
AdAge: Why EA Sports’ Madden Marketing Blitz Will Look A Little Different This Year
Muse by CLIO: King Keraun Is 'The Spokesplayer' in EA's Season-Long Campaign for Madden NFL 21


Creative Credits:

Agency: Johannes Leonardo
Jan Jacobs, Founder & CCO
Omid Amidi, Creative Director
Mina Mikhael, Creative Director (Concept)
Tommy Woods, Copywriter
Jacob Mehringer, Art Director

Our role: Art Direction + Writing

Created while under Covid-19 quarantine.