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So, the brand decided to present itself during the 2026 London Marathon as the &#8220;official protector&#8221; against chafing, a common issue for runners.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The brand set up special points along the route so that the more than 100,000 runners could reapply Vaseline to avoid friction and chaffing in sensitive areas. The so-called &#8220;Nop Stops&#8221; along the 42 km route provided solutions for runners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The brand leveraged an awkward truth to position itself as an essential performance tool. According to studies by Vaseline, 92% of the participants in a marathon suffer from chafing during races and 67% say it has caused bleeding.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This common problem was enough to carry out &#8220;The Nipple Sponsorship&#8221; campaign, focused on preventing irritation during races.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond promoting a product, the campaign demonstrates how brands can be authentically integrated into communities. Vaseline turned an everyday discomfort into a relevant campaign, connecting with runners\u2019 real experiences. In a context where sport also functions as a social and cultural space, this type of action reinforces the relevance of brands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Source<\/strong>: Instagram \/ @vaselineuk&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Tomilli<\/strong><br>Tomilli is a global content ecosystem focused on trends, innovation, marketing, and creativity. 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