Entrant Company
Wieden + Kennedy SP
Entry Type
Product/Service
Betano renamed Brazil’s biggest football competition to Brasileirão Betano with a campaign
of just two words: “Brasileirão. Betano.” Literally repeating the sponsorship name.
Loved at first and hated after months on air, the ad sparked massive backlash. Instead of pulling it, Betano embraced the hate with “Hate It Till We Make It,” answering critics with tailor-made video and personalized content. Backlash turned into hype, and haters became fans, making Brasileirão Betano one of the most talked-about sponsorships in Brazilian football.