Science in Sport draws in endurance athletes with doc style print campaign

Science in Sport has unveiled a new brand platform to increase its appeal to endurance sports enthusiasts, like marathon runners, triathletes and long distance cyclists.

The new “You Can’t Beat Science” platform follows on from Science In Sport’s acclaimed campaign ‘The Tour’, which put a spotlight on the Tour de France highlighting the beauty and pain of the intense competition.

A runner, close to breathless and looking tired, crosses the finish line - tearing through the ribbon. Copy reads "I'd just like to thank my coach my family, my friends and a professor of nutrition in Blackburn". In the corner is the slogan "You can't beat science" next to a bottle of Science in Sport drink.

In this latest print campaign, a series of striking black and white photographs shows athletes crossing finish lines, mid race course and at the start line, all with copy that highlights how science can help contribute to athlete’s success.


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A cyclist pushes through a tough part of the race course, cheered on by the crowd, head down grimacing. Copy reads "When the going gets tough - the science gets going." In the corner is the slogan "You can't beat science" next to a bottle of Science in Sport drink.

To gain insight, M&C Saatchi’s The Source carried out focus groups with the audience, showing that their biggest driver for training wasn’t winning competitions against others, but against themselves.

“SiS are the world leaders in sport’s nutrition. Using years of scientific know-how, they’re rigorous in the way they test and formulate everything they do. They make seriously good products for serious athletes,” said M&C Saatchi executive creative director Matt Lee.

“This campaign shows that if there’s one thing they need on their side, then it’s science. Because you really can’t beat it.”

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