C4 Energy
'Ignite Your Fire'

Case Study

Strategy • Creative • Influencer • Public Relations • Production

Challenge

Develop a breakthrough brand campaign to launch C4 Energy into the ready-to-drink space, transitioning from a pre-workout supplement brand to a major player in the energy drink category.

The goal: Drive retail velocity, boost online and in-store sales, and build a bold brand presence across digital and physical shelves.

What we did

Times10 launched a full-funnel brand campaign to introduce Ignite Your Fire (IYF) and establish C4 as a cultural force in the energy drink space. We developed a bold creative platform that merged fitness, music, fashion, and lifestyle, designed to connect with the next generation of energy drinkers across every touchpoint.

  • Integrated Brand Platform: Built "Ignite Your Fire" as a unifying creative idea across all channels and assets
  • Talent Partnerships: Cast a diverse group of athletes, musicians, and creators to represent the campaign authentically.
  • Content Creation: Produced high-energy hero films, social-first cuts, disruptive digital assets, and on-the-ground activation content.
  • Social & Digital Strategy: Deployed content across Meta, YouTube, TikTok, and influencer channels to build awareness and drive trial.
  • Retail Integration: Extended the campaign to in-store environments with bold visuals and QR-to-content engagement.
  • Earned & Owned Media Push: Delivered a cohesive story through organic and paid content to amplify reach and conversions.

How much did the world like it?

(PERFORMANCE)

C4 Energy 'Ignite Your Fire' Yearly Sales

Dec 2020

  • $30M Annual Sales
  • 38K Followers

2022

  • $300M Annual Sales
  • 376K Followers
  • 5,100 Avg Likes

talent brand + brands partnerships

C4 Energy talent partnership Kevin Hart
C4 Energy talent partnership WWE
C4 Energy race car driver partnership

digital execution

C4 Energy digital execution on ESPN

OOH Activation

500K +

Cans passed out

100M +

Social Impressions

45

Billboards

50 +

Events

25

Box Trucks

16

Tier 1 Talent Signed

OOH Activation

C4 Energy OOH activation - Coachella
C4 Energy OOH activation - WeHo Pride
C4 Energy OOH activation - WrestleMania
C4 Energy OOH activation - Vegas billboard

Social Results

1M+

Likes

30M+

Views

50K+

Comments

100M+

Impressions

C4 Energy Instagram grid - Ignite Your Fire campaign