Putting the Win In

Winter for Curling Canada

Driving awareness, merch sales, and rink participation in small-town Canada

Intro

Background

Sporting Association / National Nonprofit (Curling Canada)

Curling Canada wanted to make “Curling Day in Canada” more than a niche event. They teamed up with Carmella to reach new audiences, families, casual viewers, gear buyers, and turn winter curling into a national moment.

The

Challenge

Curling is often misunderstood, with many people perceiving it as a complex or even “boring” sport. The first challenge for Carmella Marketing was to dispel these misconceptions. We needed to simplify the sport’s rules, particularly the scoring system, and showcase its dynamic and strategic elements. Another challenge was the lack of awareness surrounding Curling Day in Canada itself, as many people didn’t realize the event existed or how it contributed to the curling community.

Our strategy focused on educating a wide audience, making curling more accessible and engaging for people who had not previously considered the sport as an enjoyable activity. Our goal was to foster a deeper appreciation for curling while encouraging individuals to get involved and celebrate the sport.

Our

Approach

We built a multi-channel awareness campaign that did three things: educate, engage, and equip.

Targeted Meta ads simplified the rules and pointed people to local clubs, broadcasts, and merch.

Eye-catching merch offers made buying easy and appealing.

We layered in athlete stories and dynamic visuals to bring warmth and strategy to the ice.

Boosted
Awareness

Personal
Connections

Increased
Traffic

The

Results

Sharp rise in public awareness about Curling Day in Canada

Increase in rink visits and broadcast viewership

Spike in merchandise sales

Engagement metrics beat target: clicks, views, sign-ups all at lower cost per interaction
Boosted
Awareness

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