THE BRIEF

Launch Matchroom Boxing's rebrand in a way that felt bold, authentic, and rooted in boxing culture, not corporate advertising.

Hand-painted rooftop mural featuring the new Matchroom Boxing logo

Fighter appearances on-site ahead of upcoming fights

THE APPROACH

Bring the rebrand to life physically and socially. By combining rooftop art, fighter presence, and digital amplification, the launch became a moment fans wanted to watch, film, and share.

Film and behind-the-scenes content for social platforms

Full digital billboard takeover across a 301 m² roadside screen

Why It
Worked

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Located next to
Old Trafford at one
of Manchester’s
busiest junctions

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screen dominance

Huge visibility to matchday footfall,
commuters and
visitors

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A powerful mix of MURAL, FILM &
DIGITAL
for maximum cultural impact

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73,623

views in 24hrs

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PROCESS HIGHLIGHTS

Full façade mural transformation working with leading artists at Lawless Studio

On-site filming, creative development, and content capture throughout the process

Timelined for optimal social amplification and organic fan engagement

Custom creative content released strategically across Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok

Strategic digital billboard integration for maximum visibility and cultural impact

IMPACT

73,623 views in 24 hours with 79% of engagement driven by Instagram Stories

Content flooded feeds: shared organically by boxers, fans & influencers across the UK

Set a new benchmark for sports brand activations in Manchester

Created lasting visual iconography that lives on well beyond launch

Proved the formula: Mural + Media = Cultural Brand Impact

Elevated Matchroom's cultural positioning, making the rebrand a shared, talked-about, and remembered moment in the city

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