Magnus Carlsen – Microsoft

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Magnus Carlsen’s success depends on the team surrounding him having access to secure digital communications. Leaked information could easily cost him the championship.

Through a partnership initiated by Pulse Communications, Microsoft took responsibility for ensuring that information was securely protected. We were given the task of conveying this compelling story. The story was published as a feature on Microsoft’s global news website and attracted media attention in the New York Post, CNN, BBC, The Telegraph and Norwegian tabloid paper VG. 
 

Spearhead: Magnus Carlsen.

Execution: film, digital surfaces.

Year: 2016 – World Chess Championships.