Foxtel: Monty's Wicket Warnings

Foxtel, a sports TV network, increased channel subscriptions across Australia by launching a multi-media campaign featuring Monty, the world's first AI predictive cricket commentator.

Campaign details

Brand: FoxtelLead Agency: MindshareRegion: APAC

Objective

Foxtel is Australia's premium subscription TV network, home to the FOX SPORTS network and an aggressive player in the nation's sports rights market.

The Australian subscription market is cutthroat. Over 70% of Australian homes are willing to pay for subscription TV and competitive subscription services have doubled in the last year. In this crowded category there's one product that cuts through: live sport.

Foxtel's AUD $600M broadcast deal for cricket was a strategically vital investment to secure a competitive advantage over the next 6 years.

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