September 10, 2026
Year
2026
Client
PUMA x MAN CITY x A$AP ROCKY
Category
CREATIVE DIRECTION
Experiential Marketing & Takeover: Conceptualized and executed a high-impact, 24-hour physical activation in the heart of Manchester’s Northern Quarter. Transformed a local staple into the immersive "DON'T BE DUMB CAFF" pop-up storefront. This tactical, short-window retail experience drove intense grassroots hype, resulting in an instant sell-out on a strict first-come, first-served basis.
Gamified Consumer Engagement: Developed a "Golden Ticket" mechanism hidden inside the product packaging to seamlessly bridge retail consumerism with live cultural events, offering lucky buyers surprise access to Manchester City matches and arena performances.
Teaser Film Credits
Creative agency
Ear to The Ground
Production
Offseason Creative
Talent
Faro
Directors
Ayman Chaudhry x Aaron Lewis Coastes
Senior Producer
Matt Bradley
DOP
Hubert @ Let Me Film This
1st AC & BTS
Connor Simpson
Creative Directors
Beni De Makoso x Karim Stoddart
Sound
boom audio x UK sound recordist
Stylist
Mia Reeves
Set props
Luke Coates
Locations
The Daylight space x Black Milk, NQ
Editor
Tiago The Editor

The Activation was picked up by a plethora of media across the weekend.
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Creative Direction Beni De Makoso, Karim Stoddart
Producer Tilly Evans, Matt Bradley
Junior Producer Shorayi Mauluka
Head of Production Emma Powis
Account Director Taylor Mitchell
Creative Agency Ear to The Ground








