Winter Is Here
MGM Resorts International | Marketing Campaign | 2019
With the world counting down to the final season premiere of HBO's fantasy drama, Game of Thrones, brands have created lucrative sponsorships to insert themselves into the conversation.
MGM Resorts forged a partnership with HBO by bringing cinematic legends together. The creator of the Fountains of Bellagio collaborated with the award-winning Game of Thrones composer, Ramin Djawadi to create a spectacle that would captivate the worldwide fan base of Game of Thrones...without paying a dime to use the series' iconic logo, characters and music.
The Tease
We aimed to build anticipation leading up to one of the biggest stunts in Las Vegas history, all while keeping the main event a secret.
We created a series of mysterious videos, using key moments the audience has celebrated during the last seven seasons of Game of Thrones and connected them to Las Vegas.
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The Live Reveal
Without knowing what they were coming to see, the excitement of the teasers brought out more than 10,000 onlookers opening night.
For the rest of the world, we brought it LIVE.
The Fountains of Bellagio became a visual symphony of Game of Thrones composer, Ramin Djawadi's dramatic score.
The world was in awe.
The Media
The Fountains of Bellagio became a visual symphony of Game of Thrones composer, Ramin Djawadi's dramatic score.
The world was in awe.
The Results
Earned Media Impressions
1.1 Billion
289 Million
Social Media Potential Reach
2 Million
Organic Video Views
The Most Successful MGM Resorts Social Media Campaign of All Time
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My Role In This Campaign
For the "Winter Is Here" campaign, I collaborated with HBO to strategize and implement the campaign across the industry. I worked closely with MGM and HBO team members to photograph and create cinematic teasers. Additionally, I coordinated with the paid social team to enhance organic strategy across multiple brands.