{"id":1054,"date":"2024-04-03T15:17:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T15:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/articles\/amazon-newfronts\/"},"modified":"2026-05-18T14:48:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:48:21","slug":"amazon-newfronts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/articles\/amazon-newfronts\/","title":{"rendered":"Amazon NewFronts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"l-block-editor\"><!--[--><section class=\"c-copy-block\"><div class=\"c-copy-block__wysiwyg s-wysiwyg txt-18\"><h3>Amazon Stuns at IAB NewFronts <\/h3>\n<p>The IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) NewFronts gathers media buyers for a week of digital content and inventive ad offerings from the biggest names in media and entertainment. <\/p>\n<p>The Global Strategic Events Team challenged Freeman to design an experience that pushed the brand\u2019s presence while spotlighting its always-on premium content, enhanced streaming capabilities, and innovative ad tech.<\/p>\n<p>The ask? Create and produce a wildly entertaining presentation that reinforces Amazon as the streaming TV leader, offering media buyers and brands a unique one-stop shop for reaching key audiences. The show must convey the \u201cOne Amazon\u201d advantage by showcasing an array of offerings.<br><br><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/Amazon-NewFronts-Case-Study.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Solutions <\/h3>\n<p>So how do you tell a compelling story with all these moving parts that truly wows? Design a first-of-its-kind \u201cOne Amazon\u201d variety show featuring comedic performances and skits, live music and dance, engaging on-stage vignettes, games, and surprise celebrity guests.<\/p>\n<p>Working closely with Amazon, our team designed, scripted, and directed the entire production with the perfect host who connected each piece seamlessly for a captivating experience.<\/p>\n<p>Collaborating with Amazon\u2019s creative and content teams, we aligned announcements, partnerships, and applicable products to tell a cohesive story. And we helped create buzz by shouting out the whole story across social media.<br><br> <\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/Amazon-NewFronts-Case-Study-3.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure>\n<h3>Results<br><\/h3>\n<p>Blending comedy with music, performance, and announcements, we designed and produced a show that seamlessly reimagined the way Amazon presents its content. And the audience ate it up. Amazon exceeded its attendance goals with 2,090 total customers viewing the experience with 1,800+ of them in person.<\/p>\n<p>The variety show also generated buzz throughout the broader media landscape with extensive coverage including 20+ articles and dedicated features in AdWeek, BizBash, and Deadline.<br><br><\/p>\n<figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefreemancompany.com\/sparks\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/05\/Amazon-NewFronts-Case-Study-2-1.png\" alt=\"\"><\/figure><\/div><\/section><!--]--><\/div><!----> <!----><!----><!---->\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amazon Stuns at IAB NewFronts The IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) NewFronts gathers media buyers for a week of digital content and inventive ad offerings from the biggest names in media and entertainment. 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