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The Olympic Winter Games Global Promotional Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Success of Celebrate Humanity in 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Objective of the Celebrate Humanity Winter Campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Radio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Language and Local Adaptation Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Implementation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Contact Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Worldwide Research Study on the Image of Olympism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Table of Contents
The Olympic Games is the greatest event in the world. As we approach the 2002 Olympic Winter Games
the IOC is pleased to present the Global Promotional Programme for Winter, Celebrate Humanity.
The Celebrate Humanity Winter campaign follows the success of the first Celebrate Humanity campaign
launched for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The Campaign:
• communicates the extraordinary and inspiring values embodied within the Olympic Games;
• rejoices in the real stories of remarkable perseverance, goodness, and honour demonstrated time and
time again in an Olympic Games;
• invites the world to celebrate the core values in which the Olympic Movement is founded.
One new component of the winter campaign is the addition of promotional announcements targeted to
young adults. The announcements were produced following the requests from broadcasters to create
announcements that promote the values of the Olympics to the younger demographics.
TBWA/Chiat Day, has again developed and produced the creative message. We invite you to embrace the
Olympic values and support this unique global campaign that celebrates the very best in all of us.
This Celebrate Humanity kit contains all the necessary materials in order for you to support this programme:
• A VHS tape containing the television and radio announcements.
• A booklet containing copies of the print campaign, all scripts and descriptions of each promotional spot
and logs of all television and radio announcements. We have also provided a synopsis of the worldwide
Olympic image study results.
Broadcast quality tapes and print artwork can be ordered through the IOC Marketing Department.
Numerous organisations and individuals have donated their time, skills and services to assist the IOC in the
production of this campaign. The IOC sincerely appreciates this generosity and acknowledges the support.
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The Olympic Winter Games Global Promotional Campaign
For the first time, the IOC launched a global Promotional Programme to air leading up to and during the
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. The programme themed “Celebrate Humanity” was designed to
communicate the core values of the Olympic Games.
The promotional announcements, created and produced by award-winning advertising agency TBWA/Chiat
Day, included six television announcements, eight radio announcements and complementary print
executions. “Celebrate Humanity” was originally produced in English, French and Spanish, and subsequently
translated into fifteen additional languages.
Academy Award™ winning actor Robin Williams narrated the English-language version of “Celebrate
Humanity”.
“Many of my favourite Olympic memories were not gold medal situations. They were inspiring
moments of humanity that transcended borders, obstacles and languages — and unified people
around the world. I feel this campaign conveys that, and I am proud to be a part of it.”
— Robin Williams
Broadcasters around the world aired the six television spots, providing extensive coverage for “Celebrate
Humanity”.
The IOC has been encouraged by the outstanding support from our broadcast and media partners. Positive
feedback from broadcasters and from viewers and readers has proved that Celebrate Humanity, through its
inspirational messages, enhances Olympic coverage.
In Australia alone, media partners provided more than US$10 million in support of "Celebrate Humanity",
and the slogan became a common part of the Australian Olympic Games broadcasts.
CNN International aired the campaign around the world for more than eight months at a rate of 30 times
per day — an estimated total of more than 6,500 times.
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Celebrate Humanity: Promoting the Olympic ImageThe success of Celebrate Humanity in 2000
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Radio, print, and other media support for "Celebrate Humanity" was extensive. “Celebrate Humanity” aired
on 203 radio stations in 25 markets in the United States, for a total of more than 11,000 spots. More than
100 further countries aired the audio campaign.
Global print versions of the campaign appeared in more than 30 U.S. and international publications,
including the magazines of Worldwide Olympic Partner, Time, Inc. — Sports Illustrated, Time and Fortune.
The campaign also ran in Rolling Stone, National Geographic, USA Today, and many other sporting
magazines and in national media throughout Australia.
Through Val Morgan, a leading distributor of cinema advertising, “Celebrate Humanity” ran in cinemas
throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as in key markets in the United Kingdom, the United States,
Latin America and the Middle East.
More than 30 international airlines aired “Celebrate Humanity” in the lead up to and during the Sydney 2000
Olympic Games.
During the Games, “Celebrate Humanity” aired on large screens at each Olympic venue and Olympics Live
site, as well as on screens around the world, including Kodak's large screen in Times Square, New York
City.
“The Olympic advertising and marketing promotions both on TV and radio has been the most
effective campaign I’ve seen or heard in the many years I have been involved in the Olympic
Movement. They dramatically portray the talent, courage and endurance of the young men and
women who enter the arena in the pursuit of excellence. The campaign places the Olympics where
they belong — with the athletes.”
— Bud Greenspan, renowned Olympic filmmaker
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The objective of the Olympic Global Promotional Programme – 2002 is to communicate the core values of
the Olympics and why the Olympic Games are special.
These core values are not generally top-of-mind, except during the time of the Olympic Games. Therefore,
it is important to remind the public of the Olympic values and ideals on a more frequent basis. For this
reason the IOC has produced the Celebrate Humanity campaign for presentation in the television media as
well as for print and radio.
Broadcasters can use the promotional announcements to:
• raise awareness of the Olympic Games and those attributes that make the Games special;
• increase excitement and help to build further interest in the upcoming Salt Lake Olympic Winter Games
and the television and radio broadcasts;
• support overall marketing initiatives among Olympic marketing partners and broadcast advertisers,
endorsing overall support for the Olympic Movement or Games broadcasts;
• provide a positive platform for the advertising sales effort and for broadcasters’ Olympic association;
• secure ownership of the Olympic broadcast in the minds of the viewing public by broadcasting the
announcements on a regular basis.
Promotional programming is very important to both the Olympic Family and to Olympic broadcasters. The
IOC is providing the Olympic Family, Olympic Partners and its broadcast partners with a full range of
exclusive promotional announcements to strengthen their association with the Olympic Games and to help
to remind viewers of the special attributes associated with the Olympics.
NOCs and the Olympic Family can use the Celebrate Humanity promotional campaign to strengthen the
awareness of the Olympic Games by:
• maximising Olympic coverage and promotions with broadcasters;
• incorporating the television announcements into presentations and speeches;
• placing print ads in organizational publications.
Olympic Partners can use the Celebrate Humanity promotional campaign to strengthen their association
with the Olympics by:
• using the television announcements internally to motivate employees and build awareness of Olympic
involvement;
• incorporating the television announcements into presentations and speeches;
• placing the print ads in corporate publications to promote the Olympic ideals;
• running paid television advertising in parallel with the placement of the Celebrate Humanity promotional
announcements on broadcast rights holder network/station.
Objective of the Celebrate Humanity Winter Campaign
The television component of the Olympic Promotional Campaign consists of eight announcements of varying
lengths (:60, :45, :30 and :20) and has been produced in English and French. Hours and hours of Olympic
Games footage has been studied with the aim of finding those stories and moments which give the Olympic
Games their true meaning. The television announcements have also been produced in a “clean version” and
do not contain voice-overs for translation to native languages.
The IOC is particularly pleased to announce that Robin Williams has once again kindly donated his time to
provide the voice for some of the English television announcements.
Bobsled
For the first time, a bobsled team from Jamaica came to
the Olympic Winter Games. They did not win a medal, but
won the hearts of the crowd for making the effort to be
there, and take part. This spot/announcement salutes them
and all those who epitomise the joy in effort.
Bobsled (:30 and :20 seconds)
ANNR: They came out of nowhere.
They were the underdogs.
No one thought they could win.
And they didn’t.
But the world sure loved them for trying.
Here’s to the Jamaican Bobsled team.
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Television
The Hermannator
After his horrific fall in the men’s downhill at the Nagano
Winter Games, Austrian Hermann Maier picked himself up
and a few days later skied on to win two gold medals.
Hermannator pays tribute to man’s determination.
The Hermannator (:30 and :20 seconds)
ANNR: Falling is Easy
Getting back up,
That’s the hard part.
Ski Jump
Ski Jump is our tribute to human triumph over personal fears
borne from the desire to go beyond ones limits. This
announcement is an example of what the human spirit can
accomplish and what the human spirit can overcome in the
quest for greatness.
Ski Jump (:30 and :20 seconds)
ANNR: The human spirit can overcome many things.
Little things like fear and even big things…like gravity.
Smile
A reminder that the Olympic Games are about more than
sport. They are about some of the simple things in life. On
a worldwide level, a smile is the same in any language.
Smiles transcend languages and sportsmanship. The
Olympic Games often produces a smile and here we have
captured many of them.
Smile (:60 seconds)
ANNR: When you smile, I smile, that’s the deal.
I will not walk past you and not look you in the eyes and not acknowledge you.
Instead we will pass each other and say hello.
Not with our words, for they are not the same; but with our faces.
I meet you and I see there is good in your eyes, there’s passion in your heart and there’s a
friendly hello in your smile.
And for the first time we can relate and appreciate each other.
That’s all it takes, that’s where it starts.
Because I know that you will smile and I will smile and the rest is easy.
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Opponent
This promotional announcement expresses the altruistic essence of good
sportsmanship at the Olympic Games. In the true spirit of athleticism, it is
the will and perseverance of each athlete which encourages and inspires his
or her competitors. This announcement is a montage using several athletes
from various Olympic Games focusing on the intense emotions involved in
one-on-one competition. The voiceover begins with: “You are my adversary,
but not my enemy,” and ends with: “For, without you, I am a lesser man.”
Opponent (:45 and :30 seconds)
ANNR: You are my adversary, but you are not my enemy.
For your resistance gives me strength.
Your will gives me courage.
Your spirit ennobles me.
And though I aim to defeat you, should I succeed, I will not humiliate you.
Instead, I will honour you.
For without you, I am a lesser man.
Giant
This announcement captures the heroism and honour of the winter athlete
competing against nature, against man and against mountains. Large and
small, male and female, there are many giants made in the Olympics; it’s
these that we honour.
Giant (:60 seconds)
ANNR: To be a giant.
This has forever been our passion, this desire to be a giant
Not to stand on one’s shoulders or have one for a friend.
Those these may be fortunate things.
But to be one.
Giants step over barriers that seem never ending.
They conquer mountains that appear insurmountable.
Giants rise above fear.
Triumph over pain.
Push themselves and inspire others.
To be a Giant.
To do Giant things.
To take Giant steps.
To move the world forward.
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Olympian
This announcement is targeted towards youth and young
adults. Even with the countless interests and distractions the
youth of the world still find the core values of the Olympics
relevant and powerful. Through the eyes of a less traditional
Olympian, the appeal of the Olympic Games in bringing
people from different races, religions and cultures together.
Olympian (:45 and :30 seconds)
ANNR: I am an Olympian
Transcending my sport, race, culture and country.
I am an agent of peace, of change.
With my presence the world grows more understanding of my sport, race,
culture and country.
I am an Olympian.
Citius, Altius, Fortius
The Games are about trying harder and going farther. This spot shows how
far the Games have come with snowboarding and freestyle skiing now
playing a role as major events.
Citius, Altius, Fortius (:30 and :20 seconds)
ANNR: Music only
Enclosed in this kit are tapes with all versions: English and French.
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The radio component of the Olympic Promotional Campaign consists of four announcements mirroring the
print campaign, each 60 seconds in duration. Again, specific stories are picked up on demonstrating the
trials and triumphs of Olympic athletes. They are designed to capture the essence of being at an Olympic
Games and to evoke memories.
Dan Jansen
Despite personal tragedy and professional disappointments, American speed skater Dan Jansen never gave
up his dream of winning a gold medal. And after ten years of trying, that dream eventually came true where
at the Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games he won a gold medal.
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Radio
ANNR: One of the Winter Olympic games most exciting speed skating championships wasn't determined
in a hundredth of a second. It was a race that took ten years, spanned three continents, and
revolved around a tragic death and a last second slip. Dan Jansen was supposed to win the gold
in 1984. He didn't. In 1988, before the start of the race, Dan was told his sister, Jane, had died
of Leukaemia. With this weighing on his mind, he raced poorly, and again walked home empty
handed. Dan Jansen had another chance in 1992, but his hopes were crushed once more when
he slipped on the ice. The 1994 Games in Lillehammer were to be his last chance. With only one
race left in his career Dan Jansen skated for his life. Incredibly he slipped at the last turn…but
didn’t fall. As he raced past the finish line, he read the official time. A new world record. Finally he
had won gold. On his victory lap, he carried his baby daughter on his shoulders. Her name is
Jane…after his sister. The Olympics. A Celebration of Humanity.
Eugenio Monti
The generosity of one bobsled driver helping another to win is the basis of a well-known story which portrays
the true spirit of sportsmanship. This announcement tells the story of Eugenio Monti, the Italian bobsled
driver who upon hearing that the British bobsled team would not be able to make their run due to a broken
bolt, gave the British team a bolt from his own sled. This provided the British team with an opportunity to
beat the Italian team and take the gold medal at the Innsbruck Games.
Johann Koss
While he was one of the greatest speed skaters of all time, Norwegian four-time Olympic gold medallist
Johann Koss will be remembered for his generosity and efforts through his initiative, Olympic Aid.
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ANNR: Eritrea is not known for speed skating. But, in the case of Johann Olav Koss, it can call the
Norwegian skater one of its own. Johann first visited Eritrea in 1993 with Olympic Aid, an
organisation that helps underdeveloped nations. Eritrea was a war torn country whose children were
unable to be children. For them a game of soccer involved nothing more than a rolled up shirt.
Johann wanted to help. He realised he could get the world’s attention about this situation by
performing well at the Lillehammer Games. But he would need to win Gold. And he did just that.
Not once, but three times. Each a new world record. The cameras began to swarm. Johann began
to talk. A little about himself. A lot about Olympic Aid. Soon after the Games, Olympic Aid delivered
the first of many packages to Eritrea. It included a soccer ball…for those same children Johann had
visited the year before. The Olympics. A Celebration of Humanity.
ANNR: It was a cold, winter afternoon in Innsbruck. At the Olympic two-man bobsled competition, the
British team driven by Tony Nash had just completed its first run, which had put them in second
place. Then they made a most disheartening discovery. They had broken a bolt on the rear axle
of their sled. They would have to quit the competition. At the bottom of the hill, the great Italian
bobsled driver, Eugenio Monti, heard of their plight. Without hesitation, he removed the bolt from
his rear axle and sent it to the top of the hill. The British team completed their run and won the
gold medal. Monti’s Italian team took the bronze. And for his selfless act, Monti was awarded the
De Coubertin Medal for Sportsmanship. Later, Monti deflected any praise, saying, “Tony Nash did
not win because I gave him a bolt. Tony Nash won because he was the best driver.” The Olympics.
A Celebration of Humanity.
Truce
With peace being one of the founding principles of the Olympics, Truce is the story of two warring countries
putting aside their differences and coming together on the field.
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ANNR: In 776 B.C., the Greek states of Elis and Pisa were at war. This was not unusual by any means.
What was unusual was this: In honour of the forthcoming Olympic games, both sides agreed to lay
down their arms and allow participants to pass through enemy territory unharmed. This became a
tradition, and in over 1,000 years of ancient Olympic competition, this sacred truce, known as the
ekcheiria, was never violated. We invite the countries of the world to embrace this ancient tradition
once more by suspending all hostilities during the Olympic games. If we can stop fighting for 16
days, maybe we can do it forever. The Olympics. A Celebration of Humanity.
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The print component of Celebrate Humanity mirrors the radio promotional announcements and tells three
Olympic stories, each one a reflection again on the true spirit of Olympism.
The four Celebrate Humanity print ads are:
Dan Jansen
Despite personal tragedy and professional disappointments, American speed skater Dan Jansen never gave
up his dream of winning a gold medal. And after ten years of trying, that dream eventually came true where
at the Lillehammer Olympic Winter Games he won a gold medal. (see attached ad)
Eugenio Monti
The generosity of one bobsled driver helping another to win is the basis of a well-known story that portrays
the true spirit of sportsmanship. This announcement tells the story of Eugenio Monti, the Italian bobsled
driver who upon hearing that the British bobsled team would not be able to make their run due to a broken
bolt, gave the British team a bolt from his own sled. This provided the British team with an opportunity to
beat the Italian team and take the gold medal at the 1964 Innsbruck Games. (see attached ad)
Johann Koss
While he was one of the greatest speed skaters of all time, Norwegian four-time Olympic gold medallist
Johann Koss will be remembered for his generosity and efforts through his initiative, Olympic Aid. (see
attached ad)
Celebrate Humanity
For all the glory, honour, and pride that we share with the Olympic athletes in their achievements, there areothers without whom these achievements would not be possible. This print execution expresses gratitudeto the worldwide Olympic Sponsor companies whose dedication to the Olympic Movement and the Gameshelps to make the Olympic dream a reality. (see attached ad)
These advertisements are being produced in double-page spread and single-page format. If you would like
to use this advertising in a publication, please contact IOC Marketing and we will provide the appropriate
materials.
Of all the Olympic stories that teach us about perseverance, very few are as
memorable as that of Dan Jansen.
The world first met Jansen at the ‘84 Games in Sarajevo, when the relatively
unknown American placed an impressive 4th in the 500-metre race.
By Calgary in ‘88, he was favored to win the 500- and 1,000-metre races.
But fate had other plans.
Jansen’s sister had been suffering from leukæmia and died just minutes before
race time. In his final conversation with her, he promised to win in her honour. But
instead Jansen fell. Not just once, but in both races. He left Calgary empty-handed.
Four years later Jansen was again favoured to win, this time in Albertville. But
after a disappointing performance, he again left without a medal.
In 1994, Jansen prepared for his fourth Olympic Games, in Lillehammer. He
knew it would be his last chance and hoped he could put his past behind him once
and for all. But on his first race, to the horror of everyone watching, Jansen slipped
yet again during the 500 and finished 8th.
Only one race remained. The last of his career.
Four days after that unfortunate fall, the starting gun sounded for the start of
the 1,000. And everything magically fell into place. A decade of disappointment
suddenly was erased as Jansen took first place and set a new world record.
During the victory lap, he picked up his daughter and carried her around the ice.
They had named her Jane, in honour of his late sister. The perfect ending to a story
that has become an inspiration to athletes around the world. CELEBRATE HUMANITY.
MOST SPEED-SKATING VICTORIES COME DOWN TO 1/100THOF A SECOND. THIS ONE TOOK OVER A DECADE.
www.olympics.com
©2001 I.O.C. All rights reserved. Photo courtesy of Allsport.
The rarest medal in the Olympics wasn’t created from gold, but a bolt.
The story begins on a cold, winter afternoon in Innsbruck at the 1964 Olympic
two-man bobsled competition. A British team driven by Tony Nash had just
completed its first run, which had put them in second place. Then they made a
most disheartening discovery. They had broken a bolt on the rear axle of their
sled, which would put them out of the competition.
At the bottom of the hill, the great Italian bobsled driver Eugenio Monti, who
was in first place, heard of their plight. Without hesitation, Monti removed the bolt
from the rear axle of his own sled and sent it to the top of the hill. The British team
affixed it to their sled and then completed their run and won the gold medal.
Monti’s Italian team took the bronze.
When asked about his act of sportsmanship, Eugenio Monti deflected any praise,
saying, “Tony Nash did not win because I gave him a bolt. Tony Nash won because
he was the best driver.”
The story of Monti’s selfless act spread. And because of it he was given the
first De Coubertin Medal for sportsmanship. The award, named after the founder
of the modern Olympics, is one of the noblest honours that can be bestowed
upon an Olympic athlete. In other words, the most precious hardware any
Olympian can own. CELEBRATE HUMANITY.
AN OLYMPIC STORY THAT TEACHES US THE VALUE OF SPORTSMANSHIP.AND HARDWARE.
www.olympics.com
©2001 I.O.C. All rights reserved.
When Olympic Aid first sent Johann Olav Koss to Eritrea in the fall of 1993,
he didn’t like what he saw. In the little country that had just been liberated from
Ethiopia, children weren’t able to be children. They tried to play, but blown-out
war tanks got in their way. When they found a patch of dirt, they played soccer
with nothing more than a rolled-up long sleeve shirt.
Johann wanted to help, and with the Olympic Games quickly approaching, he
devised a plan. A plan that would use any time he might have in the spotlight to
publicize the plight of the children, and Olympic Aid’s mission to help them.
Johann had two things going for him. The Olympics were going to be in
his home country of Norway, and it just so happened that Johann could skate
really, really fast.
A few months later, stunned spectators watched as he did more than just
win the 1,500- , 5,000- and 10,000-metre races. He set world records in all of
them. Then the cameras began to swarm. The interviews began to happen. And
Johann began to talk.
A little about himself, a lot about the children.
Olympic Aid went on to raise over $18 million, and Johann was ready to return
to Eritrea. When he got there, he found the same group of kids he had met on his
first visit and gave them a brand new soccer ball. Upon seeing their smiles, Johann
realized he had a new career.
To this day, Johann and other Olympic athletes travel the world for Olympic Aid,
raising money and helping children. Johann hasn’t changed much. When asked
about his Olympic endeavours, he soon changes the subject back to the children
and his next mission. He knows the job won’t be finished until everyone believes
in Olympic Aid’s motto: “Every child has the right to play.” CELEBRATE HUMANITY.
AFTER OLYMPIC FAME, FOUR GOLD MEDALS AND THREE WORLD RECORDS,JOHANN FINALLY FOUND SOMETHING HE WAS REALLY GOOD AT.
www.olympics.com
©2001 I.O.C. All rights reserved. Photo courtesy of Allsport.
Every two years the world comes together for an
extraordinary event called the Olympic Games. This
celebration of more than 200 countries provides an
opportunity to honour and to learn from one another.
The moments we witness are priceless. Like the time the
sweet smile of a 17-year-old Russian girl named Olga
taught us that our differences weren’t as great as they
seemed. Or when a father and his injured son finished a
race together and defined determination.These moments
belong to us all and are made possible, in part, with the
help of our Worldwide Corporate Partners. Not only do
these companies understand the importance of the Olympic
Movement, but they have provided food, shelter, training
facilities and more to the world’s athletes. We thank them
for their dedication and ask the world to return the favour
by supporting the companies that advance the spirit of
the Olympics.
CELEBRATE HUMANITY.
®
©2001 I.O.C. All rights reserved. www.olympics.com
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To provide maximum flexibility and to make these promotional announcements as meaningful as possible
for local audiences around the world, a "clean" version of each television and radio announcement is
available. Clean versions contain no voice-over. These will allow you to produce further language versions
for your viewers and listeners. The scripts of each announcement are enclosed to allow for local dubbing.
The words and interpretation of the text are extremely important to these announcements. It is essential
that each announcement be recorded with no changes. Translations must be as exact as possible.
Due to legal restrictions inherent in talent agreements for promotional/public service announcements of this
type, the text cannot be altered in any way, nor can any form of commercial message be added to the text
or placed at the end of the announcement.
The English version, as the original text, should be used as a base for translation and
interpretations/delivery of message.
How to localise the announcements:
1. Fax the form provided in the Appendix and a copy of the translated text to the IOC Marketing
Department (+41.21.621.6216) for review and confirmation of the translation before production. IOC
Marketing will fax or e-mail approval.
2. Please send a copy of your produced announcement on VHS tape to IOC Marketing for archives.
It is essential that approval be obtained before the announcement is broadcast. This guarantees continuity
of the campaign around the world. It also protects you and the status of this campaign as a
promotional/public service programme, and prevents possible legal complications.
How you can add a station message:
Broadcasters cannot alter the television or radio promotional announcements in any way by introducing a
third-party or station message as this would breech existing agreements for promotional/public service
announcements.
We understand that many Broadcasters will want the opportunity to link their Olympic Broadcaster status
with this Celebrate Humanity promotional programme. The following are guidelines for an acceptable rights
holder/broadcaster promotional message:
1. The rights holder/Broadcaster message can only be run following the Celebrate Humanity Olympic
promotional announcement.
2. Olympic rights holder/Broadcaster may run a message that immediately follows the announcement
only on a separate screen and with a clean break after the end of the Celebrate Humanity Olympic
promotional announcement.
Language and Local Adaptation Issues
3. The rights holder/Broadcaster message may contain reference to the station as e.g. "Canada’s
Olympic Network" or "Your Olympic Network" with appropriate tune-in references. Broadcasters can
also use statements like "The Olympic Games will be brought to you in February on this station," or
"Watch the Olympic Games on station X." No other type of message is permissible due to legal
constraints.
If you have questions about this or wish to discuss a particular station message, please contact IOC
Marketing.
As an official Olympic Games broadcast rights holder, each Broadcaster is contractually bound by the terms
of the Salt Lake Rights Holder Agreements, "The IOC/SLOC/Broadcaster Television Agreement for the XIX
Olympic Winter Games," and subject to the terms that obligate each station to run Olympic promotional
announcements provided by the International Olympic Committee, in prime time and in increasing frequency
leading up to and during the Games period. The Olympic 2002 Promotional Programme will utilise this
contractual obligation.
The IOC hopes that the Broadcast Partners will give this programme strong support and air these
announcements in prime time and at weights that will allow audiences to see all the announcements
regularly. Individual contracts detail the number of spots agreed to, but it is hoped that this will be expanded
to support the programme with an increasing number of announcements as the Games gets closer.
Showing these announcements regularly will help drive awareness and your association with the upcoming
Games and consequently improve ratings during the Games.
Although broadcast contracts stipulate airing on a weekly basis, Broadcasters can run the announcements
in flights, grouping the spots over several weeks and running with greater frequency.
Broadcaster Reporting
The IOC asks your co-operation in advising when the announcements have run, as it will be important for
the IOC to keep a record of each Broadcaster’s support and commitment. Included in the Appendix is a
Reporting Form providing a simple format to document which announcements have been run and when.
Your co-operation in completing this form is essential to the successful implementation of this programme
and to the fulfillment of your contractual obligation.
In addition, the IOC is interested in your comments on this Programme and welcome your input. Please
contact IOC Marketing.
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Implementation
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IOC Marketing Chateau de VidyCH – 1007 LausanneSwitzerlandTel +41.21.621.6111Fax +41.21.621.6216
Sponsors: Please direct requests or questions to Meridian – Atlanta
Meridian Management SA, Atlanta3424 Peachtree Rd, NESuite 2050Atlanta, GA 30326USATel +1.404.816.7979Fax +1.404.816.7020
Christy McLeodVice President, Marketing Services
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Maggie SilvermanWorldwide Account Director
Contact Information
Michael R. PayneIOC Marketing Director
Karen WebbGroup Manager, Marketing Communications
NOCs: Please direct requests or questions to Meridian – Lausanne
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Laurent ScharapanManaging Director
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) commissioned an independent research agency to conduct aprogramme of research to examine the imagery and attributes of the Olympic Games. This is the mostcomprehensive research analysis ever undertaken on the Olympic Movement. This study forms the basisfor an overall strategic marketing communications programme designed to communicate the attributes ofthe Olympics and what makes the Olympic Games special.
Background to the global research undertaken in 1998, 1999 and 2000:
The first phase of this research, which took place in mid-1998, comprised qualitative consumer research,in-depth interviews with members of the Olympic Family (athletes, IOC members, and representatives fromNOCs and IFs), Olympic marketing partners, and the media, followed by quantitative research in 11countries (with a total sample of 5,500 respondents).
The second phase of the research programme, conducted in September 1999, was a smaller-scalequantitative project, aimed at validating the results from the first phase in light of all the recent eventssurrounding the Olympics. This phase was conducted in six of the original 11 countries plus Australia, asthe next Olympic Games host country (with a total sample of 3,500 respondents).
The third phase of research was conducted immediately following the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games. Thiswas a brand tracking study conducted in 10 countries and included participants from the ages of 12 – 49.
The findings of these studies showed remarkably high and enduring appreciation for the values of Olympism.The result of each study was overwhelmingly consistent across gender, age, and cultural differences.Results were also consistent between to the three studies.
The studies also validate the basic findings of two multi-country public opinion surveys conducted for theIOC in February and March 1999, as well as the findings of polls conducted by the United States OlympicCommittee in the U.S. during that period. These research polls demonstrated that while the public wasdisappointed and concerned with the International Olympic Committee as an institution, the public continuedto hold the Olympic Games, the athletes, and the Olympic values in high regard.
Key Findings
Television viewing interest in the Olympic Games was measured in 1998 and 1999. Slight differences didoccur between the two phases of research showing that interest in viewing the Olympic Games generallyhas increased. In 1998, 92% of respondents expressed interest in watching the Olympic Games. In 1999, 95% of respondents expressed interest in watching the Olympic Games.
The Sydney 2000 Olympic Games now stand as the most watched sporting event ever. More than 3.7billion people tuned in to watch, representing a twenty percent increase over the 199 Atlanta Games fouryears before.
Worldwide Research Study on the Image of Olympism
Respondents were asked to select one response from a list of phrases to describe how they perceived theOlympic Games:
• The Olympic Games is just a sporting event
• The Olympic Games is a multi-national sporting event
• The Olympic Games is a sporting event with ceremonial traditions
• The Olympic Games is an international entertainment festival
• The Olympic Games is an opportunity for global peace
Attitudes towards the Olympic Games
The most popular response was that “the Olympic Games are a multi-national sporting event.” More thanone-third (38%) of total international sample selected this response in 1999, up a significant four percentagepoints from 1998. The second most frequently selected response was that "the Olympic Games are anopportunity for global peace" (23%). Only 7% of respondents selected the phrase, "The Olympic Games arejust a sporting event."
In 2000, respondents also felt strongly about their uniqueness and goodwill around the world. 82 percentof respondents said the Olympic Games are special because they only happen once in a while, 77% believethey represent the very best in sport, 77% believe they create a feeling of peace and harmony and 70%believe that nothing brings the world together like the Olympic Games.
Most respondents in 1999 agreed that their opinion of the Olympic Games is higher today than it has everbeen — more than half agreed (55%). This represents a significant increase from the 1998 result of 52%total agreement.
The general public universally and uniformly hold the image of the Olympics in very high regard. The Olympicimage is held in the same esteem as the Red Cross and UNICEF, two purely humanitarian organisations.
Attributes/descriptive words associated with the Olympic Games
The public clearly and consistently enunciated the core values that they perceive to be both mostassociated with and most important to the Olympic image. (The public was asked to describe the Olympicsby ranking a list of words. The list of 39 words was generated in the multi-country qualitative research, whichwere then tested in the quantitative research.)
The words that bear the strongest association with the Olympics and that bear the greatest importance inthe minds of respondents are:
Multi-cultural, Global, Patriotic, Friendship,Determination, Festive, Participation, Peaceful
This same group of words was found to be key in the 1999 phase of the study.
Respondents agreed that the Olympics are special because they: Create a feeling of harmony and peace (85%) Represent the very best in sport (84%)Happen infrequently (82%)
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Attributes mentioned but with low association with the Olympics were:Arrogant, Selfish, Distant & Aloof, A chance to escape,Exploitative, Self-centred, Political, Showy
At the conclusion of the 2000 Olympic Games, respondents most closely associated the Olympic Gameswith striving, unity, respectful and inspirational. And in the 12 – 19 age group the attributes most importantto them were friendship, trustworthy and fair competition.
In addition, in public opinion, the Olympic Games: Are about taking part, and not necessarily winning (79%)Have something for everyone (76%) Help bring the world together (76%)
Marketing and the Olympic Games
The respondents saw Olympic sponsorship in a very positive light when they were asked to agree ordisagree with a series of statements. Commercial association with the Olympic Games is welcomed if ithelps to keep the Games viable (77% agreement).
Commercial association with the Olympic Games can in fact have a positive impact on favourability towardsa sponsor company, as 53% of the sample agreed that they feel more favourable towards a company if itis associated with the Olympics. It is also important to consumers that sponsors communicate theirassociation with the Olympic Games. The vast majority of the sample (82%) agreed that Olympic sponsorsshould link their advertising and promotions with Olympic ideals to help ensure that the Olympic messageis understood. There was no significant change in these attitudes between phases of the research.
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Appendix
Broadcast Transmission Form
Translation Approval Request Form
IOC/NOC Broadcast/Print Request Form
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEECHATEAU DE VIDY, 1007 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND FACSIMILE NUMBER (41.21) 621.6216 TEL (41.21) 621.6111
Facsimile Communication Form
TO: IOC MARKETING DEPARTMENT FAX NO: +41.21.621.6216
DATE:
FROM: PAGES:
Olympic Promotional Announcements:
Broadcast Transmission Form
Broadcast Organisation:
Contact Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
e-mail:
The following promotional announcements have been broadcast/are planned to be broadcast:
TelevisionPlease tick the appropriate announcement(s):
Bobsled ________
The Hermannator ________
Ski Jump ________
Smile ________
Opponent ________
Giant ________
Olympian ________
Citius, Altius, Fortius ________
RadioPlease tick the appropriate announcement(s)
Dan Jansen ________
Eugenio Monti ________
Johann Koss ________
Truce ________
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Proposed Schedule:
Commencing:
Weekly/Daily:
Time:
Other Information:
Date Aired Time Aired Duration of Announcement Household Reach
Please send IOC Marketing a copy of these Broadcast Transmission Forms. Thank you for your support ofthis important programme.
INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEECHATEAU DE VIDY, 1007 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND FACSIMILE NUMBER (41.21) 621.6216 TEL (41.21) 621.6111
Facsimile Communication Form
TO: IOC MARKETING DEPARTMENT FAX NO: +41.21.621.6216
DATE:
FROM: PAGES:
Olympic Promotional Announcements:
Translation Approval Request Form
Broadcast Organisation:
Contact Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
e-mail:
The following promotional announcements have been broadcast/are planned to be broadcast:
TelevisionPlease tick the appropriate announcement(s):
Bobsled ________
The Hermannator ________
Ski Jump ________
Smile ________
Opponent ________
Giant ________
Olympian ________
Citius, Altius, Fortius ________
RadioPlease tick the appropriate announcement(s)
Dan Jansen ________
Eugenio Monti ________
Johann Koss ________
Truce ________
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Attached are translated scripts for the above announcements in the following language(s) and/or dialect(s):
Need response by: (Please allow 10 working days for response)
First air date is:
Please send IOC Marketing a copy of the localised announcement. Thank you for your support of this importantprogramme.
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INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIC COMMITTEECHATEAU DE VIDY, 1007 LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND FACSIMILE NUMBER (41.21) 621.6216 TEL (41.21) 621.6111
Facsimile Communication Form
TO: IOC MARKETING DEPARTMENT FAX NO: +41.21.621.6216
DATE:
FROM: PAGES:
Olympic Promotional Announcements:
IOC/NOC Broadcast/Print Request Form
Broadcast Organisation:
Contact Name:
Address:
Telephone:
Fax:
e-mail:
Please send Broadcast Master television materials in the following format:
Beta Digital PAL Stereo
Beta Digital NTSC Mono
Beta Digital SECAM
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If you are unable to use Beta DIGITAL format, please indicate an alternate format
Beta SP PAL 3/4 Pounce PAL
Beta SP NTSC 3/4 Pounce NTSC
Beta SP SECAM
D2 PAL Stereo
D2 NTSC Mono
D3 PAL
D3 NTSC
D5 PAL
Shipping details
Same as above
Other
PrintWe require the following material:
Dan Jansen Johann Koss
Eugenio Monti Celebrate Humanity
Print Specifications
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