Return of the Superhumans: Channel 4 Celebrates Grit and Humor of Paralympians

The U.K. broadcaster's campaign for the Paralympics continues its legacy of progressing conversations about disability

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.

Since its 2012 debut, Channel 4’s “Superhumans” campaign for the Paralympics has been creatively lauded but also hugely influential in shifting attitudes about disability in the U.K.

Now, ahead of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games next month, the broadcaster is back with the third ad in its celebrated campaign. This time it focuses on the “human” aspect of that weighted term, “superhuman.”

Created by Channel 4’s in-house agency 4Creative, “Super. Human.” explores the sacrifices, struggles and fragilities with which Paralympians grapple on a daily basis to become elite athletes.

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