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Campaign · 2021

United by Play.

A global campaign that challenged gaming stereotypes and proved that no matter how you play, we are all united by play.

Client
ViewSonic
Scope
Campaign · Manifesto · Docuseries · Social · Event
Year
2021
Reach
Global launch — gaming & lifestyle audiences
Hero film · United by Play.Campaign · 2021

The Problem

Despite more than 30 years in gaming displays and the successful launch of its high-performance ELITE monitors, ViewSonic discovered a major disconnect in the gaming market: over 60% of people who play games don't actually identify as "gamers."

Traditional gaming marketing often focused on stereotypes that excluded casual players and broader audiences.

With the launch of the OMNI line, ViewSonic saw an opportunity to reposition itself under the unified banner of "ViewSonic Gaming" and create a brand platform that embraced every type of player.

The Solution

ViewSonic launched the global "United by Play" campaign built around the message that no matter how, where, or why you play, we are all united by play. The platform reframed gaming as something inclusive — a shared experience that crosses age, gender, geography, and skill level.

Gaming hero shot — United by Play campaign key visual.
Portrait — Chinese lady gamer.
Portrait — police officer gamer.
Portrait — Troll Investors group.
Portrait — gamer at home.
Portrait — fashion designer gamer.
Portrait — waitress gamer.
Portrait — kid gamer.
Title card — No matter how you game.

The Docuseries

A three-part docuseries — Beyond the Game — followed gamers whose lives challenged the traditional stereotype, taking us behind the scenes with a tech rehearsal, a custom-build forge, and an art gallery curated by the players themselves.

Tech Rehearsal

The Battle For Charity

A streamed gaming showdown that turned the launch into a charity drive — communities lining up around the United by Play platform to play, vote, and give.

The Result

The campaign delivered exceptional engagement and awareness on a global scale — turning a hardware brand pivot into a cultural conversation about who games and why.

United by Play campaign results overview — insight, strategy, and headline metrics: 128M total impressions, 24M unique users on social, 2M completed video views, 6.3M YouTube views.
United by Play social post board — phone mockups showing campaign social media posts and engagement.