How this year s Olympic Games could break new advertiser and consumer records
We investigate sentiment around this year s Olympic Games and how it s shaping up for brands and the official media broadcaster
Against all odds, the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games are on. To many, this will be thrilling, surprising or even shocking.
Because while athletes are coming together, spectators from around the world will not because of risk of Covid-19 infection. It’s one of many Olympic traditions that can’t be upheld this year.
There are Covid cases in the Olympic Village and, unsurprisingly, mainstream Japanese press reports two-thirds of Japanese people doubt the safety of the Games. Off the back of this, long-time Tokyo 2020 sponsor, Toyota, announced this week it will not air Olympics-related commercials in Japan. Toyota is still supporting teams as the Games’ mobility partner, which will see accessible, safe and convenient ‘mobility for all’.