PR, Mixed With Bob Marley, Makes Bohs Become a Global Sensation
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Wise Up PR helped soccer club Bohemian FC launch a Bob Marley-inspired shirt to the world.

A close up of a soccer jersey crest.
A close up of the badge of a soccer jersey.
A soccer jersey in white.

The Challenge

Help ‘Bohs’ hit an untapped global audience of fans and drive sales of its Bob Marley-inspired shirt, which pays homage to that famed Marley Dalymount gig from 1980, ‘An Afternoon in the Park’.

Our Approach

Wise Up PR’s central approach was heavily focused on achieving earned media placements across a host of international and sports publications. The idea was to then piggyback on this coverage through social media posts from these media outlets, driving sustained audience interest and engagement through both earned and social channels.

Results

Pieces of earned media coverage were achieved globally. High-visibility international hits secured included BBC, CNN, ESPN, Forbes, Reuters, Rolling Stone and many more

PR drove a massive sales spike, causing a six-week backlog of orders, even nine months after launch

The quality of Wise Up PR's work on this campaign has been recognized with multiple industry awards, including a Stevie® Award win

Media Coverage Snapshot

CNN logo in vibrant red text, showcasing the brand's identity as a leading news organization.

Bob Marley’s last ever outdoor concert inspires new soccer shirt

The ESPN logo set against a solid black background, highlighting its distinctive features and recognizable branding.

Bohemians FC launch jersey dedicated to Bob Marley’s last outdoor gig

BBC News logo displayed prominently on a sleek black background, emphasizing its iconic design and brand identity.

Bohemians launch Bob Marley-inspired kit to world

Awards

Gold logo of the American Business Awards, representing the Stevie Awards 2023 for excellence in business achievements.

The Stevie® American Business Awards

PR Campaign Of The Year 2022

Logo of the 29th Annual Communicator Awards, highlighting excellence in the field of communication and media.

The Communicator Awards

Excellence Award For A Public Relations Campaign 2023

Logo of the Ragan Media Relations Awards, symbolizing excellence in media relations and communication achievements.

Ragan’s Media Relations Awards

Global Media Relations Campaign, Honourable Mention 2022

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