In 2009, Coca-Cola Zero entered into a global film partnership with James Cameron’s AVATAR. The partnership was based on the 2 parties shared brand values. The Coca-Cola Zero tagline of ‘It’s Possible’ reflects the attitude at the heart of the brand which believes in disrupting the status quo to prove what’s possible. With AVATAR, James Cameron exemplifies this, bringing confidence and a bold attitude in his approach to film-making. The agency brief was to create a visual identity system that supports these shared values and communicates to its core target audience in a way that is bold, distinctive and relevant.

The target audience for Coca-Cola Zero is made up of tech junkies, web video addicts, bloggers, social networkers etc. They are marketing savvy and sophisticated when it comes to brand communication. The goal was to create a strong identity that stood out from other major AVATAR sponsors in a way that resonated with this sophisticated consumer group. We focused on the “AVTR” mark that appeared across all communication in a powerful, distinctive way to create a strong campaign identity and a device that could be used to provide consumers with an Augmented Reality experience accessible only through Coca-Cola Zero.

30+ markets worldwide activated innovative programs to support the Coca-Cola Zero AVATAR partnership using the design system created. The simplicity of the “AVTR” mark – which was exclusive to the Coca-Cola Zero brand – proved to be a recognizable, easy-to-adapt foundation for all communications, including partnership website www.AVTR.com. The Augmented Reality element received significant, positive press attention garnering credit for Coca-Cola Zero as the first brand to take this innovative, emerging technology into the mainstream on a global level. This was a result of effective PR, but also the unique channel that was designed, that engaged with Coca-Cola Zero consumers.