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Studies have shown that the Olympic Games audience places great importance on meaning, heritage, and pride—especially when the Games return to a host city steeped in culture. At the same time, restrictions imposed by the IOC made traditional branding ineffective. The strategy was therefore clear: don't try to circumvent the rules—aim higher.
Each activation was designed around symbolic value, not product promotion. It drew on each brand's unique identity to enhance Olympic moments. This transformed LVMH from an advertiser to a creator.
The insight: in a world saturated with logos, contribution is more powerful than visibility.
The result: emotional engagement, cultural relevance, and massive organic attention.
The strategy was radical: luxury shouldn't just observe sport—it should elevate it.
Beyond sponsoring athletes, LVMH sponsored the experience itself. The group integrated its expertise, elegance, and cultural reach into key moments of the Games.
– Medals became works of art.
– Trunks became icons at the heart of the ceremony.
– Uniforms became expressions of identity.
– Performances became haute couture.
Each activation was logo-free but rich in emotion. This transformed the Games into a stage not only for athletes—but also for art.
Credits
Agency Network
Havas Media Network
Puteaux
Chief Executive Officer
Stéphane Guerry
Havas Play
Creative Director
Fabrice Plazolles
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Group Communications Director
Image & environnement Director
Production director
Benjamin Bensainou
Prose on Pixels
Art Director
Quentin Clausse
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CEO
Fabrice Conrad
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Deputy communications director
Virginie de Rincquesen
LVMH
Corporate Brand Strategy & activation director
Account Director
Emmanuel Munck
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Copywriter
Nil Niviere Schouvaloff
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Account Director
François Xavier Parison
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Vice President
Augustin Penicaud
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