Role: Art Director LEAD DESIGNER: Sujean Gahng Motion / AnimatION: Geoffrey bird, Joseph reA
MLS is Here
This video spot spotlights the top players in the sport through the "Hits Different" lens. Combining high-energy match footage with dynamic illustrative motion. Bold movement and the Australian Open brand palette come together to capture the speed, intensity, and attitude that define the tournament.
A modular set of creative versions was developed to spotlight different player stories, including evergreen key art with and without players; “Big Three” executions featuring Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, and Carlos Alcaraz; individual player versions with Alcaraz, Gauff, Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jannik Sinner; returning champions; and a U.S. players version.
On channel display ads
Impact
• 452,000 viewers for the Women’s Championship final — most‑watched Aussie Open women’s final since 2022.
• Daily featured matches on ESPN averaged around 520,000 viewers in key broadcast windows.