{"id":107652,"date":"2026-08-20T17:47:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/107652\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T17:47:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T17:47:07","slug":"vccp-barclays-tap-into-american-soccer-fervor-to-launch-latest-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/britain\/107652\/","title":{"rendered":"VCCP + Barclays Tap Into American Soccer Fervor To Launch Latest Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more than 25 years, Barclays has been one of the English Premier League\u2019s longest-standing partners. Now, as the league\u2019s popularity continues to surge in the U.S., the brand is evolving its long-running Champion of Fans platform.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launching today, August 20 (the day before Premier League season officially kicks off), Game Day celebrates the rituals and dedication that define being a Premier League fan in the U.S. From early-morning kickoffs and packed commutes to gatherings in barely opened bars.The campaign recognizes the unique commitment it takes for fans to follow the league from across the Atlantic, and how that same loyalty extends to their favorite brands. That\u2019s why Barclays is committed to giving\u00a0them more \u2013 helping fans turn everyday spending into more of the moments they love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launching today, August 20 (the day before Premier League season officially kicks off), Game Day celebrates the rituals and dedication that define being a Premier League fan in the U.S. From early-morning kickoffs and packed commutes to gatherings in barely opened bars.The campaign recognizes the unique commitment it takes for fans to follow the league from across the Atlantic, and how that same loyalty extends to their favorite brands. That\u2019s why Barclays is committed to giving\u00a0them more \u2013 helping fans turn everyday spending into more of the moments they love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Directed by Tom Day, the campaign will run through the season until May 30 2027, across broadcast, digital and social.<\/p>\n<p>CREDITS:<br \/>VCCP US<br \/>CCO: Matt MacDonald<br \/>CD: Matt Miller, Cam Miller\u00a0<br \/>Support Creative: Elijah Maher, Flavio Alverez<br \/>Managing Partner: Jordan Wood\u00a0<br \/>Account Director: Nichelle Jones, Jos Kirby\u00a0<br \/>CSO: Jonny Shaw\u00a0<br \/>Strategy Director: Muenfua Lewis\u00a0<br \/>Strategist: Rowan Takats\u00a0<br \/>EP: Sara Sayed, Estela Duce\u00a0<br \/>Producer: Kevin Bostic, Francesca Fontaine<br \/>Project Director: Rich Gladis\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Production:<br \/>Director: Tom Day<br \/>DP: Miles Ridgway<br \/>EP: Casey Engelhardt<br \/>Producer: Tex Travi<br \/>Production Company: Pulse Films<br \/>Local Production Company (Romania): Frame23<br \/>Local EP: Erfan Saadati<br \/>Editor: Jack Cantrell<br \/>VFX: Jack Shillingford<br \/>Color: Philip Hambi<br \/>Sound\/Original Music Composition: Hugo Ellingham<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"For more than 25 years, Barclays has been one of the English Premier League\u2019s longest-standing partners. 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