MUSE Platinum

2024

Multi-City "Live Your Life" American Eagle Drone Show

Entrant Company

Gamma Communications, Inc.

Category

Experiential & Immersive - Interactive Outdoor Event

Client's Name

American Eagle

Country / Region

United States

To create a visually stunning and immersive experience for American Eagle’s "Live Your Life" campaign, Gamma Communications created, developed and orchestrated a cutting-edge drone show across three major U.S. cities: Coney Island, Miami, and Dallas on one day, all at the same time to maximize earned media impressions. On August 16, 2024, audiences were captivated by a 12-minute synchronized drone performance that transformed the night sky into a canvas of American Eagle’s brand story and current campaign.

Using 300 drones, Gamma created a storyboard that brought iconic American Eagle visuals to life, including moving flare denim jeans, a close-up of the quintessential AE denim back pocket, glittering disco balls, hands with nails shape shifting into a heart, and the signature "Live Your Life" logo in the brand’s font. These visuals, paired with inspirational quotes from Coco Gauff and Trevor Lawrence, artfully captured the spirit of the campaign, connecting with viewers on a personal and visual level.

As the drones illuminated the sky, consumers were invited to interact with the display via scanning a QR code formed by the drones, which led them to a custom-built microsite developed by Gamma Communications. The site followed AE’s brand colors, messaging, and priorities, featuring inspirational quotes from its key celebrities tied into the campaign. The microsite also included the 30-second campaign video, with strategic options to share across social media or shop AE's latest collections, maximizing the campaign’s digital footprint.

The result? Thousands of QR code scans in the course of the two (2) minute timeframe, with consumers flocking to the site to discover exclusive content and offerings. By integrating this sky-based spectacle with a seamlessly designed mobile experience, Gamma successfully drove consumer engagement, delivering memorable interactions and a robust user experience that amplified American Eagle’s campaign reach.

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