Portfolio Strategic Services

1AND1 Global Brand Ambassador Search

The 1and1 brand ambassador team together in front of the Duomo in Milan

A brand ambassador program for 1and1 across US and international markets, planned end to end by our team.

Client
1AND1
Service
Strategic Services
Period
2018
Global cities
9
Days of curated brand experiences
28
Applicants
1000+
The Brief

Opportunity & Challenge


The Opportunity

Ashley Avery Agency partnered with 1AND1, an emerging athleisure and lifestyle brand, to conceptualize, produce, and execute a global Brand Ambassador Search spanning nine destinations across the U.S., Europe, and the Bahamas. The campaign blended international talent recruitment with 28 days of curated, destination-specific brand experiences designed to immerse participants in the 1AND1 lifestyle.

The Challenge

Executing a cohesive global program across nine destinations required far more than identifying the right talent. Each market called for three days of thoughtfully planned experiences, with a four-day finale in Nassau, while maintaining a consistent brand identity throughout. The project required coordinating venues, accommodations, travel, activities, vendors, and on-site logistics across multiple countries — all while recruiting and vetting more than 1,000 applicants and delivering a seamless experience from one destination to the next.

Scope

Services Provided


Where It Ran

Where We Activated


North America

Markets included New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Austin and Nassau, Bahamas.

Europe

Milan, Barcelona, Paris and Santorini.

The 1AND1 group together beneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris
Paris
Participants in an open-top classic car on a Paris street during the programme
Paris
A participant in a branded apron at the counter during the Milan culinary session, the chef working behind
Milan
A casting interview in Milan, shot over the interviewer, with the Global Brand Ambassador Search sign behind
Milan
The group seated together between sessions on the Paris leg
Paris
Film

On the Ground


A private cooking class in Milan arranged for the program, a chef guiding participants
Milan
The Palais Garnier in Paris, a venue on the program's French leg
Paris
Bahamas

The Concept, Come to Life


The 1AND1 group walking along the beach in matched branded kit in the Bahamas
The group on location · Bahamas
Delivery

Planned & Produced End to End


From initial strategy through final execution, the program was managed as a fully integrated global brand experience spanning nine destinations and 28 days of curated programming. Each destination featured a multi-day itinerary designed around the 1AND1 lifestyle while incorporating the culture, energy, and experiences unique to its host market.

The scope included global recruitment and casting, experience development, hotel and venue sourcing, travel and hospitality logistics, activity and dining coordination, scheduling, talent communication, production, and on-site management. While each destination offered a distinct experience, every touchpoint was carefully coordinated to maintain a consistent 1AND1 brand experience throughout the global journey.

The selection panel in branded shirts taking notes beside the 1AND1 Global Brand Ambassador Search banner
Los Angeles · the panel
A candidate interview being filmed with the camera rig in frame
Los Angeles · on camera
The full group of candidates gathered at the Los Angeles open call
Los Angeles · the open call
Candidates and staff at the long table dinner following the Los Angeles call
Los Angeles · the table
The selection panel in conversation with a candidate on a Barcelona rooftop
Barcelona · the panel
A camera operator filming a candidate interview in Barcelona
Barcelona · filming
An interviewer taking notes during a candidate conversation
Barcelona · the interview
Candidates with branded welcome bags at the Barcelona arrival
Barcelona · arrivals
Execution

How It Was Delivered


Candidates and a host seated on the hotel terrace with champagne service laid out on the table
Barcelona · the terrace
Two candidates walking past the rooftop pool while a camera operator films
Barcelona · the hotel
A candidate in conversation beside a suite window with the Barcelona hillside behind
Barcelona · the city
Outcome

The Finale, and the Five


What began as a global talent search became a fully realized brand journey spanning nine destinations and 28 days of curated experiences. The program culminated in Nassau, Bahamas, where 32 international finalists came together for a four-day finale and five were ultimately selected as 1AND1 Global Brand Ambassadors, receiving contracts to represent the brand across social media, e-commerce, and future initiatives.

Beyond the final selection, the program created a global community around the 1AND1 brand and generated meaningful opportunities for content, storytelling, and authentic brand engagement. By combining global strategy with locally inspired experiences, the campaign transformed the traditional ambassador search into an immersive brand experience that connected talent with 1AND1 well beyond the casting process.

Nine destinations · 28 days
The full cohort together on a terrace above the arcade, celebrating
A long candlelit dinner table filled with guests at one of the destination experiences
Three brand ambassadors laughing together in branded 1AND1 shirts
Two brand ambassadors arriving with their luggage at the start of a city stop
Three of the team laughing together on the deck of a river boat
Guests gathered at rooftop tables above the Milan skyline

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