NFL FILMS
NFL Films Overview
NFL Films is an Emmy Award–winning film and television production company of the National Football League, known for its cinematic storytelling
Produces commercials, television programs, feature films, and documentaries that capture the emotion and culture of the NFL
Major projects: NFL Top 100, Quarterback, Receiver, Hard Knocks, NFL Films Presents, and Inside the NFL
NFL Top 100 Campaign
Overview:
The NFL Top 100 is an annual offseason series ranking the league’s top 100 players, as voted by fellow players
Platforms:
Account handle: @NFLFilms
Goal:
Build anticipation through the full reveal of all 100 players while driving viewership to the NFL Top 100 and amplifying player storytelling
Timeline: 6 weeks (July - August 2024)
Approach:
Executed cross-collaborative posts with the NFL, NFL Network, and team accounts to maximize reach
Crafted copy that balanced the NFL’s brand voice with timely pop culture references with Twitter/X GIFs
Produced a diverse content mix, including player ballots, GIFs, graphics, interviews, segment highlights, game clips, and historical moments across a variety of teams and players
Highlighted key milestones, including a collaborative post with the San Francisco 49ers featuring Trent Williams as the highest-rated offensive lineman in Top 100 history and a Top 10 selection
Results:
Generated 19M organic views across 80 Meta and Twitter/X posts in 6-weeks
Achieved 3.7M impressions on X with a quote clip featuring Ja’Marr Chase
Earned 151K Instagram likes on an interview compilation with Chris Jones
Player ballot carousel on Instagram achieved 351.3K likes
NY Giants Hard Knocks Campaign
Overview:
Hard Knocks: Offseason with the New York Giants is a five-part HBO documentary series streaming on Max that follows the New York Giants’ 2024 offseason. The series centers on GM Joe Schoen’s roster-building decisions leading into the franchise’s 100th anniversary season, featuring key moments such as the 2024 NFL Draft and Saquon Barkley’s departure
Episodes aired weekly on Tuesday nights at 9 PM ET
1st season of Hard Knocks: Offseason
Platforms:
Accounts: @hardknockshbo (Meta), @NFLFilms (Twitter)
Goal:
Build weekly anticipation and maximize cross-platform viewership by driving conversation around key episode moments and extending engagement before, during, and after each release
Timeline: 5 weeks (July - August 2024)
Approach:
Published official series key art and posters to establish brand presence and drive awareness ahead of launch
Released same-day teaser content at 12 PM ET on episode release days to build anticipation and maximize tune-in
Published 1–2 cross-platform follow-up clips in the days after each episode, collaborating with the NFL, Sports on Max, and the New York Giants to extend momentum and sustain conversation between releases
Scheduled real-time GIFs on X during episode airings to react to key moments and drive live engagement around the show
Chicago Bears Hard Knocks Campaign
Overview:
Hard Knocks: Training Camp with the Chicago Bears is a five-part HBO documentary series streaming on Max that follows the Bears’ 2024 training camp. The series centers on rookie QB Caleb Williams, head coach Matt Eberflus, and roster decisions
Episodes aired weekly on Tuesday nights at 9 PM ET
First Hard Knocks appearance for the Bears
Platforms:
Accounts: @hardknockshbo (Meta), @NFLFilms (Twitter)
Goal:
Build weekly anticipation and maximize cross-platform viewership by driving conversation around key episode moments and extending engagement before, during, and after each release
Timeline: 5 weeks (July - August 2024)
Approach:
Published official series key art and posters to establish brand presence and drive awareness ahead of launc
Released same-day teaser content at 12 PM ET on episode release days to build anticipation and maximize tune-i
Published 1–2 cross-platform follow-up clips in the days after each episode, collaborating with the NFL, Sports on Max, and the Chicago Bears to extend momentum and sustain conversation between release
Scheduled real-time GIFs on X during episode airings to react to key moments and drive live engagement around the show
Leveraged Instagram features, including countdowns and polls, to share behind-the-scenes content and imagery, driving anticipation and interactive fan engagement