Puma hires Capitalize

The agency will work alongside Voyage Marketing to deliver an integrated marketing programme. The agency fought off competition in a three-way pitch to win the account. They will activate a PR, experiential, promotional, in-store and digital media campaign.

The Volvo Ocean Race is heralded as the world's most challenging and technical off-shore yachting event. It has a combined global audience of over 1.5billion people.

Puma's decision to expand its sports portfolio with a sailing division follows the success of its entry into motorsport, which helped to strengthen the brand's position in the active lifestyle apparel arena.