The campaign supports Discovery’s All Screen strategy to share premium content with consumers through TV, Social, Digital and Virtual Reality
Bear Grylls filmed using 360 video technology for the first time – immersing consumers in his adventures like never before
Singapore, 17 April 2017 – Discovery Communications has brought to life a partnership between Bear Grylls, the television adventurer, and Samsung to promote the new Samsung Gear S3. Bear, famous for adrenaline-fuelled television shows, including Discovery Channel’s Man Vs. Wild, will leverage cutting-edge video technology, fully immersing fans across the world in his latest escapades.
The collaboration – specially targeted for the U.S and Europe, Middle East and Africa markets – comprises a series of short form videos as well as a television advertisement, where Bear showcases key capabilities of the Samsung Gear S3 in a variety of challenging survival scenarios, including the barometer function to predict weather conditions; the calorie consumption and burning application to maintain energy levels; and the altimeter to record altitude whilst scaling a mountain. All the while, he shares his signature survival tips to help any explorer on their adventures beyond the reach of civilisation.
So many of us have sat on the edge of our seats as Bear scales mountains, throws himself out of planes and jumps into icy waters; and watched with intrigue as he tucks into creepy crawlies in some of the world’s most remote places, very often with the world’s best known people. Now, anyone can get closer to the action, through this premium content that highlights the extensive technological capabilities of the Samsung Gear S3.
Bear stated that he’s “very proud to partner with both Discovery and Samsung to bring you the most advanced adventure watch on the market. I have used the Gear S3 in some of the toughest terrains out there and it always delivers when I need it.”
Viviane Paxinos, Vice President, Media and Advertising Partnerships – Discovery Networks International said, “Discovery is best in class for creating innovative content and immersive viewer experiences and our latest 360 video technology will provide a unique platform for Bear to showcase his adventures like never before. We’re always excited to work with other companies that are at the cutting edge of technology to showcase our storytelling and their brands.”
The campaign launched on 27 March and is accessible across platforms including linear such as Discovery Channel, as well as its social, digital and virtual reality applications, reaching new and younger audiences across all screens.
Publicis Media Sport and Entertainment negotiated the partnership with Bear Grylls for Samsung, whilst Starcom led the media negotiations with Discovery.
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About Discovery Communications:
Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) satisfies curiosity and engages superfans with a portfolio of premium nonfiction, lifestyle, sports and kids programming brands. Reaching more than 3 billion cumulative viewers across pay-TV and free-to-air platforms in more than 220 countries and territories, Discovery’s portfolio includes the global brands Discovery Channel, TLC, Investigation Discovery, Animal Planet, Science and Turbo/Velocity, as well as OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network in the U.S., Discovery Kids in Latin America, and Eurosport, the leading provider of locally relevant, premium sports and Home of the Olympic Games across Europe. Discovery reaches audiences across screens through digital-first programming from digital content holding company Group Nine Media, Discovery VR, over-the-top offerings Eurosport Player and Dplay, as well as TV Everywhere products comprising the GO portfolio of TVE apps and Discovery K!ds Play. For more information, please visit www.discoverycommunications.com.
About Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific
Discovery Networks Asia-Pacific, a division of the leading global entertainment provider Discovery Communications, is dedicated to satisfying curiosity, engaging and entertaining viewers with high-quality content. From survival to natural history, wonders of science to extreme jobs, motoring to travel and lifestyle, and the latest engineering marvels to live sporting events, each channel offers distinct must-watch programming to engage viewers across the region. The network’s 15 brands reach 902 million cumulative subscribers in 37 countries and territories with programming customised in 14 languages and dialects. For more information, please visit