The all new spot created with Anomaly Los
Angeles celebrates the joy in movement and community.
GOLETA,
Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HOKA®,
a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), today launches
MURMURATION, a global brand campaign spanning owned media,
out-of-home, CTV, digital, and paid social running on Meta,
Snapchat, and TikTok. Expanding on the brand's FLY HUMAN FLY
creative platform launched last year, the campaign marks the
brand's most extensive globally integrated marketing campaign to
date, and notably its first since becoming a billion dollar brand
in 2022.
A 60-second anthem film, co-directed by creative duo
Ian Pons Jewell and Leigh Powis and featuring HOKA elite athletes
Jan Frodeno and Adelle Tracy,
explores the concept of a 'murmuration' — the shape-shifting
phenomenon that results when a large flock of birds flies together
in intricately coordinated patterns.
"We are so proud to share MURMURATION with the world. The
campaign underscores the brand's belief in the transformational
power of movement, celebrates community, and reads as a love letter
to HOKA fans around the world," said Erika Garibelli, Sr. Director
of Global Integrated Marketing at HOKA.
Whether you're a marathoner, a hiker, or a walker, HOKA creates
a world of infinite possibility by bringing to life the sensation
of truly flying. The campaign celebrates the limitless possibility
of flight, by empowering all humans to experience joyful movement
together.
"The creative opportunity to bring FLY HUMAN FLY to life for
HOKA was huge and so inspiring for Anomaly. HOKA is still building
brand awareness and while their products are worn by millions of
people, the creative landscape provided a big, wonderful, blank
canvas for us," said Jeremy Wirth,
Group Creative Director at Anomaly Los Angeles.
Later this year, HOKA will reveal two more campaign films
following MURMURATION. The second film, also directed by Jewell and
Powis, celebrates the launch of Mach X, the next iteration of the
brand's iconic Mach franchise. Mach X offers a race-ready,
performance-driven running shoe and further solidifies HOKA as a
pioneer in the performance category.
The third and final film in the campaign celebrates Anacapa 2
GTX, the brand's most earth-conscious hiking boot to date. Director
Autumn de Wilde brings beauty and
emotion to hiking, while choreographer Ryan
Heffington visualizes the joy of hiking through music and
movement.
"FLY HUMAN FLY was the guiding principle that helped us define
the brand's creative tone of voice and look and feel across all the
films and design work," said Wirth.
To reinforce the campaign's celebration of community, HOKA is
inviting regional run clubs across the country to join the brand in
local HOKA FLY RUNS that will bring people together over the shared
love of movement. The first RUN will take place today, with a start
line at the brand's new pop-up location in Midtown Manhattan. The
3,400 square feet store will be the brand's largest retail location
in the US. Additionally, HOKA is proudly donating $100K to Achilles International, an organization
empowering athletes of all ages and ability levels to participate
in endurance events. As part of an ongoing partnership with
Achilles International, HOKA aims to break down barriers, get more
people of all abilities to the start line, and share the joys of
movement with everyone.
Visit HOKA.com to learn more and follow along at
#FlyHumanFly.
About HOKA®
HOKA® is one of the fastest-growing
performance footwear and apparel brands in history. Conceived in
the mountains, HOKA footwear delivers an unprecedented combination
of enhanced cushioning and support for a uniquely smooth ride.
Every day, HOKA pushes the innovation and design of its footwear
and apparel by teaming up with a deep roster of world champions,
taste makers and everyday athletes. From finish lines to everyday
life, HOKA fans love the brand for its bold and unexpected
approach, and its belief in the power of humanity to create change
for a better world. HOKA empowers a world of athletes to fly over
the earth. For more information, visit HOKA.com or follow @HOKA.
#FlyHumanFly
About Deckers Brands
Deckers Brands is a global leader
in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear,
apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual
lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company's
portfolio of brands includes UGG®, KOOLABURRA®, HOKA®, Teva®, and
Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries
and territories through select department and specialty stores,
Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores,
including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has 50-years of
history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market
leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more
information, please visit deckers.com.
HOKA Media Contacts:
Azione PR
hoka@azionepr.com
Outside PR
Alice@outsidepr.com
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