Case Study
Giro d'Italia Ride Like A Pro USA A Multi-Faceted Campaign
CLIENT
Giro d'Italia
COMPLETED
October 2023
LOCATION
USA / International
WEBSITE
giroridelikeapro-usa.com
Get ready to pedal into the heart of Italy in America! The Giro d’Italia, one of the world’s top cycling tours, alongside the Tour de France and Vuelta a España, concluded its 2024 edition with Tadej Pogačar claiming the title. Earlier, it brought its excitement to the United States with the first-ever Giro Ride Like A Pro USA event on January 13-14, 2024. This event turned St. Augustine, Florida, into a lively destination for cycling fans. It welcomed both recreational and competitive riders in a family-friendly setting filled with Italian flair.
A Unique Cycling Experience in St. Augustine
Set against the backdrop of historic St. Augustine, participants enjoyed scenic routes that catered to all skill levels. The event’s Race Central was hosted at the luxurious World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort, a Marriott Bonvoy property conveniently located near Jacksonville, Florida. This venue provided an ideal base for riders and their families to immerse themselves in the Giro d’Italia experience.
Savvy Partner: Crafting the Campaign
The success of this memorable event was made possible by Savvy Partner, which led the creation and execution of its digital marketing strategy. Their efforts included key contributions that made sure the campaign’s effectiveness and reach.
Website Design and Development (October 2023)
Fisher Agency created a user-friendly website to serve as the event’s digital hub. The site included key information about registration, event schedules, and route details. It also captured the spirit of the Giro d’Italia for an American audience.
Strategic Advertising (November 2023)
Fisher Agency launched a targeted advertising campaign across print and digital platforms to maximize awareness and participation. The ads emphasized the event’s family-friendly nature and its unique Italian-inspired atmosphere, making sure they resonated with both avid cyclists and casual participants.
The Giro d’Italia Ride Like A Pro USA successfully brought the excitement and prestige of one of cycling’s greatest tours to the United States, creating an unforgettable experience for riders of all levels. With Savvy Partners’s expert digital marketing efforts and fresh event management solutions, the event overcame logistical challenges, streamlined participant registration, and enhanced on-site experiences.
Savvy’s team ensured seamless coordination between competitive and non-competitive races, provided strong support for vendors at the Italian-themed expo, and delivered a smooth participant experience through efficient scheduling and communication tools. Together, these efforts celebrated the spirit of cycling and established the event as a benchmark for community-driven, family-friendly cycling events in the U.S.
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