'Sandlot' Blu-ray Campaign Wins PR Award

12 Nov, 2013 By: John Latchem

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The promotional campaign in support of 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment's 20th anniversary Blu-ray of The Sandlot was a big winner at the Nov. 6 PRism Awards honoring excellence in public relations.

Hill+Knowlton Strategies' “20th Century Fox Home Entertainment Hits a Home Run With The Sandlot" won Best Sports PR as well as Best in Show, beating out 140 other campaigns. The Sandlot campaign was the only home entertainment initiative nominated. 

The award-winning campaign took The Sandlot on a six-month, 22-city tour for screenings of the film at baseball stadiums across the country, featuring talent appearances, promotional partnerships and fan engagement, plus major broadcast, print and online coverage generating more than 15 million consumer impressions.

The awards were presented by the Public Relations Society of America Los Angeles branch. Judging criteria included use of research, planning, execution and results.

 

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