SK Energy Street King Campus Marketing

SK Energy, founded by 50 Cent and PureGrowth Partners, wanted to introduce its energy drinks to U.S. college students, drive awareness, build product loyalty, and increase sales.

Situation YMC built a brand ambassador program across 9 college campuses in New York City and 30 college campuses nationwide. The program focused on converting energy drink, coffee, and non-energy shot users into SK Energy consumers.

Solution

Customized college student tailgates, concerts, and study breaks

Weekly guerrilla marketing sampling events by brand ambassadors

Retail store sales support through on-campus and digital efforts

Results

12M

Impressions generated during on-campus marketing events

200K

Samples distributed on campus

82%

Increase in awareness among undergrads at program campuses

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