MUSE Platinum

2026

Jeep Cherokee 4x4 City Camp

Entrant

George P. Johnson

Category

Experiential & Immersive - Interactive Outdoor Event

Client's Name

Jeep

Country / Region

United States

Jeep Cherokee 4x4 City Camp: An Interactive Outdoor Celebration of an Icon
We partnered with Jeep to reintroduce the Cherokee not as a vehicle launch, but as a cultural moment—transforming Brooklyn’s Domino Park into an immersive, interactive celebration of one of automotive history’s most iconic names.
Designed to honor Cherokee’s 50-year legacy while engaging a new generation, Jeep 4×4 City Camp invited media, influencers, and fans to a multi-day, open-air experience where heritage and modernity collided. Guests journeyed through four decades of Jeep culture via richly detailed, interactive installations—from a 1970s campsite to a 2000s road trip—each anchored by authentic vehicles and artifacts that encouraged exploration, nostalgia, and personal connection.
To bring Jeep’s legendary capability to life, GPJ engineered a full-scale off-road course atop a floating barge on the East River. Framed by the Manhattan skyline, the barge became both stage and spectacle. At sunset, Jeep’s CEO drove the all-new Cherokee onto the course for its first public appearance—transforming the reveal into a dramatic, high-impact moment.
The experience extended beyond the park through a live concert and surprise performance by LL COOL J, whose appearance introduced Jeep’s “America’s Original Influencer” campaign. The moment was broadcast live to Times Square, amplifying the event’s reach and turning a local activation into a citywide experience.
Every detail—from decade-inspired environments to complex waterfront engineering—was designed to deliver seamless interaction and storytelling at scale. The result was an event that invited participation, not observation.
The impact was immediate and global: 996 media placements, 6.8 billion impressions, and 222 million organic social impressions with 93% positive sentiment. The livestream drew over 900,000 viewers, while Times Square amplification added 24.5 million more. Post-event, Jeep saw 835,000 website visits and a 30% increase in direct traffic.
By blending immersive storytelling with technical innovation, GPJ helped Jeep reassert Cherokee’s legacy—while inspiring a new generation to define adventure on their own terms.

Credits

Vice President Creative / GPJ
Paul Hemsworth
Group Creative Director / GPJ
Andrew Bourdon
Group Creative Director / GPJ
David Shor
Art Director / GPJ
Chris Lusk
Creative Director / GPJ
Matt Cavanaugh
Executive Director / GPJ
Mike Borkowski
Director Integrated Production / GPJ
Steve Tomburrini
Senior Account Manager / GPJ
Samantha Smith
Producer / GPJ
Kim Vitale
Staging, Lighting and AV
4Wall
Off Road Course on Barge
Gordinier Group
Keynote Speaker Content
Union Adworks
Computer Graphics
Mandrake
Talent & Artist Management
G7
Barge Landscaping
Manscapers
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