KC2026 - WHISKEY DESIGN - CITY ROLLOUT - KC STREETCAR WRAP - HERO

Kansas City didn’t quietly step onto the world stage, we made an entrance.

Tapped to help announce 2026 FIFA World Cup host city status, we partnered with Kansas City Sports Commission, Dimensional Innovation, and FIFA to execute a citywide brand takeover. Oh yeah, saying we did this urgently is an understatement. Within hours, Kansas City transformed! Streetcars became billboards. Buildings became statements. Lawns, apparel, and every available surface turned into a unified, high-impact signal to the world: We’re here and y’all are welcome!

No slow rollouts. No soft launches. Just a fully synchronized, all-in activation that hit fast and hit everywhere. The result? The most ambitious and tightly coordinated host city launch in North America, raising the bar for how a city shows up when the world is watching.

Captured by Travis Carroll Photography and Persistent Vision Photography.

KC2026 - WHISKEY DESIGN - WE ARE 26 at WWI lawn

KC BABY!

The rollout didn’t stop at the skyline, it moved with the people. Custom apparel and promotional giveaways turned fans into walking billboards, putting the energy of the moment directly into their hands. From limited-run gear to high-impact handouts, every piece was designed to be worn, shared, and seen. This extended the launch far beyond installations and into the streets, the stands, and the spotlight.
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