Twitch & Lexus put gamers in the
driver's seat
Lexus’ broader “All In” campaign surrounding the 2021 IS celebrated those who “fully embrace their passions” and unapologetically pursue their interests, whether that be related to cars, fashion, music, or even gaming. The luxury auto brand sought to reach and connect with audiences going “all in'' for their obsessions, so to connect with gamers, they knew teaming up with Twitch would be the perfect “all in” solution.
With a wider stance, lower center of gravity, and more dynamic suspension, the 2021 Lexus IS offers gamers something they crave: complete control.
With control in mind, the goal was to drive awareness of the 2021 Lexus IS and build brand affinity by putting the Twitch community in the driver’s seat with a chance to transform the most responsive IS to date into the ultimate gamers’ IS.
Leverage the power of Twitch influencers and their communities to lead an upbeat, audience-powered brand experience. Driven by the power of interactivity and customization, Twitch set out to build excitement and consideration for the 2021 Lexus IS and the brand as a whole.
Concept:
The campaign included a two-part bespoke influencer activation in which Lexus enthusiast and popular Twitch streamer, Fuslie, custom built and revealed the ultimate, gaming-themed IS vehicle with her audience. Accompanied by social posts from Fuslie and a robust video and display media package, Lexus reached Fuslie’s viewers beyond, amplifying their messaging to the entire Twitch community.
Stream One: Gamers’ IS Design - January 13th, 2021
Stream Two: IRL Reveal - February 17th, 2021
The campaign exceeded benchmarks across the board, and effortlessly spoke the language of gamers, who were highly receptive to Lexus’ messaging. The Gamers’ IS campaign boosted brand favorability to position Lexus as the #1 automotive brand for gamers worldwide.
Total Campaign Metrics:
Chat Sentiment:
Non-gaming brands are welcome
Empower fans to create
Two streams are better than one
“The Twitch community dives headfirst into their passion of gaming, just as we did in designing the new 2021 Lexus IS as a pure expression of a sports sedan. We asked for their help designing their dream gaming space, and they answered in spades. Together, we created the ultimate fusion of design and performance in automotive and gaming."
- Vinay Shahani, Vice President of Marketing at Lexus
Keeping the impacts of COVID-19 in mind, safety was a top priority with twenty staff and crew on set. Our production team mandated 2 negative COVID-19 tests including a same-day rapid test and had air filtration systems installed on set.
Additionally, the entire stage was mapped with the intent to establish designated areas for every member of the crew to decrease waves of foot traffic.
To stay connected but socially distanced, teams utilized nine different communication services to communicate between client, talent, steadicams, chat, control room, and broadcast.
Stephen Huskins, Director, Client Strategy
Aaron Phan, Client Success Manager
Rob Stowe, Manager, Client Strategy
Grazina Snipas, Sr. Creative Strategist
Karen Chiang, Sr. Program Activation Manager
James Davidson, Influencer Relations Manager
Mackenzie Portfolio, Creative Producer
Mark Gillis, Head of Interactive Studio
Khiem Lu, Product Owner @ Grab, Interactive Studio
Patrick Moses, Production Lead, Americas
MALKA Media, Production Company