Under Armour gets heated with François Arnaud

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    "url": "https://www.retaildive.com/news/under-armour-heated-rivalry-francois-arnaud-global-ambassador/826139/",
    "title": "Under Armour gets heated with François Arnaud",
    "author": "Cara Salpini",
    "contact": "François Arnaud",
    "excerpt": "The brand’s latest ambassador stars in “Heated Rivalry” and teases its HeatGear franchise in a new campaign. Under Armour’s marketing arm is turning up the heat this week. The partnership with Arnaud taps into a show that has become a cultural phenomenon and allows Under Armour to tease products at the core of its training ethos. The campaign highlights products across the HeatGear franchise, including UA Vanish Elite, UA Icon Fleece, UA Sola, and UA Reign XT. A post shared by Under Armour (@underarmour) “What drew us to François was more than his obvious talent and looks, it was what he represents,” Chief Communications Officer Matt Dornic said in a statement. “The character he portrays ultimately finds his greatest success when he stops trying to fit someone else’s mold and embraces who he truly is. That’s a lesson that resonates deeply with us. The best athletes perform with confidence, conviction and authenticity, and we believe the strongest brands do too. As Under Armour continues to evolve, we’re focused on being unmistakably ourselves, and François embodies that mindset in everything he does.” The move comes amid increased marketing investment from Under Armour. The retailer spends roughly $500 million a year on marketing and is investing an additional $30 million this year , the company said in May. “At Under Armour, we like to say that our currency is product, but...",
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