Indy From 500 Miles Away

Racing + Film + Social + Will + Power

We took one of the most unlikely jobs to do from home—where speed is everything and stakes are highest—to put Verizon’s internet to the test.

Role: Creative Director / Copy
Agency: Verizon
Partners: Team Penske, IMS
Production: Partizan
Director: Floyd Russ
Editor: Cobi Byrne


Awards

SHORTY AWARDS
Winner - Brand Partnership
Gold - Industry - Sports
Bronze - Video - Long Form Video

CLIOS
Bronze - Branded Content - Co-creation
Shortlist - Branded Content - Social Media

ONE SHOW
Merit Award

AICP
Shortlist - Innovation
Shortlist - Docustyle

WEBBY
Honoree - Video & Film, Sports

Case Study

RESULTS

With zero paid media Team Penske and Verizon saw a huge lift across social: 

  • Social Engagement +121% cross channel

  • Highest Compliment Rate, Ever +22% on Instagram 

  • Share Rate +238% cross channel 

Social Engagement

We promoted the film with an interactive Instagram Story that puts you behind the wheel.