Wieden's Labor of 'Love'

Inspiration meets innovation at Brandweek, the ultimate marketing experience. Join industry luminaries, rising talent and strategic experts in Phoenix, Arizona this September 23–26 to assess challenges, develop solutions and create new pathways for growth. Register early to save.

NEW YORK Finding the right images for Nike’s “Jordan Love” campaign, which features striking moments from Michael Jordan’s sports career, was no easy task for Wieden + Kennedy.

“Some great moments have been seen a million times,” said art director Adrian Hilton of the New York agency. “We wanted to show a different perspective.”

The campaign’s 30- and 50-second television spots, four-and-a-half-minute film and 18-page ad insert all needed unique images. So Wieden creatives spent several days immersed in NBA and Sports Illustrated film, video and photographic archives to find the appropriate visuals.

“We





AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in